Greece: Refugees arrive by boat at Lesbos as weather deteriorates

Hundreds of refugees arrived on the shores of eastern Lesbos, Saturday, as the general weather deteriorates and voyages become increasingly dangerous. Hundreds of refugees, predominantly from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq arrived in inflatable rubber boats on a remote stretch of coastline on the island. Woman and children were among the new arrivals as NGO workers arrived to assist and deliver first aid. Greek coast guards organised a rescue operation in the area between Lesbos and the Turkish coast after reports emerged of deteriorating weather in the region. Greece is one of the main entry points into the European Union for refugees from the Middle East and Africa fleeing violence, war and poverty.