Samos Port Authority
Shipwreck in Samos: 4 dead after boat capsizes – Searches continue, watch video
The search and rescue operation in the area northwest of Samos, near the bay of Agios Isidoros, is in full swing for the second day, aiming to locate survivors after the capsizing of a boat in the area.
Hot pursuit of a speedboat with illegal immigrants in Samos – The traffickers threw them into the sea, one dead
On Tuesday morning (17/9), the Samos Port Authority was informed of the presence of a speedboat with foreigners on board, which was moving towards the northwest coast of the island. A Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat rushed to the area and spotted the vessel, attempting to immobilize it with sound and visual signals.
23 people rescued and their trafficker arrested after a chase in Samos
Yesterday the Samos Coastal Authority detected a suspicious speedboat coming from the Turkish coast and heading towards the south-eastern coast of Samos. Immediately, a patrol boat went to the area, which spotted the speedboat and instructed its operator to stop, but he did not comply with the coast guard’s orders, resulting in a chase and immobilization.
Turkish tourists flock to Samos using express visa program
The implementation of the express visa measure for Turkish tourists in Samos has been a success with thousands of Turkish tourists flocking to the island, data shows.