Greece searches for dozens of migrants in stormy seas
Nearly 60 people were believed to be missing
01 November, 12:13"They said there were around 68 people on board." A similar operation was underway near the island of Samos to find eight people believed to be missing since Monday. Four migrants rescued said there were 12 people on board a dinghy that overturned. Greece, Italy and Spain are destinations for people fleeing Africa and the Middle East in search of safety and better lives in the European Union. The Greek coastguard has said it rescued about 1,500 people in the first eight months of the year, compared to fewer than 600 last year. (ANSA-AFP).