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| Eight people, including three children, have drowned after their overloaded boat sank in the Aegean Sea while heading for the Greek island of Lesbos, according to Turkish media. | |
| The wooden boat capsized in high waves two miles off the Bademli coast, the Dogan news agency reported, adding that another 14 people were missing. | The wooden boat capsized in high waves two miles off the Bademli coast, the Dogan news agency reported, adding that another 14 people were missing. |
| The Turkish coastguard was hunting for the missing people and divers were rushed to the scene after a tip-off that more refugees could be trapped on board, Dogan said. | The Turkish coastguard was hunting for the missing people and divers were rushed to the scene after a tip-off that more refugees could be trapped on board, Dogan said. |
| The UN refugee agency and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said this week more than 1 million migrants and refugees reached Europe this year, most of them by sea. The vast majority of people – over 800,000 – landed in Greece, according to the figures. | The UN refugee agency and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said this week more than 1 million migrants and refugees reached Europe this year, most of them by sea. The vast majority of people – over 800,000 – landed in Greece, according to the figures. |
| Related: Lesbos is swept by wave of compassion as refugees continue to arrive by sea | Related: Lesbos is swept by wave of compassion as refugees continue to arrive by sea |
| Greek police said on Wednesday that at least 13 people, including seven children, drowned when their boat sank in the Aegean. | Greek police said on Wednesday that at least 13 people, including seven children, drowned when their boat sank in the Aegean. |
| Turkey, which has at least 2.2 million Syrian refugees, is a major launchpad for migrants and refugees trying to make it to EU member states. | Turkey, which has at least 2.2 million Syrian refugees, is a major launchpad for migrants and refugees trying to make it to EU member states. |
| Ankara reached an agreement with the EU in November to stem the flow of refugees heading to Europe, in return for financial assistance. | Ankara reached an agreement with the EU in November to stem the flow of refugees heading to Europe, in return for financial assistance. |
| The Turkish coastguard and police have stepped up their presence along the coasts where smugglers operate. Because of the winter conditions, there has been a decrease in the number of migrants seeking to travel to Europe by risky sea journeys. | |
| Turkish media reported this week that smugglers reduced the cost of a migrant trip to $500 from about $1,200 because of reduced demand. | Turkish media reported this week that smugglers reduced the cost of a migrant trip to $500 from about $1,200 because of reduced demand. |