Gavdos

Media reports later cited five fatalities, dozens missing; 124 people rescued in 3 separate incidents involving migrant boats in the same sea region over recent period

Media reports on Tuesday: 17 European nations, including Greece, call for new laws to achieve 'effective returns' to deal with irregular migrant issue

Gavdos is grappling with a significant norovirus outbreak that is overwhelming the Greek island's health infrastructure for the second summer in a row. It is confirmed to be caused by norovirus rather than contaminated water, but concerns linger.

Reports cite another rickety boat loaded with third country nationals attempting to reach EU territory, off Gavdos in this case; call to emergency services made

The semi-arid and remote island south of Crete has witnessed numerous arrivals since Saturday, mostly Egyptian nationals, according to the mayor Gavdos