Authorities in three countries on the so Balkan Route have arrested the alleged members of a migrant trafficking network operating in the region. Among those arrested were two Turkish nationals.

In Italy, Calabria's regional authorities have announced that they will grant additional funding to local administrations to provide housing to migrants in Piana di Gioia Tauro. The funds are also intended to be spent on the promoti1

Greek coast guard authorities are searching for two men reported missing in the Eastern Aegean sea. The boat made it to the Greek island of Chios on Thursday with 36 survivors.

Migrants reportedly hijacked a cargo ship in Libyan waters and forced the crew to redirect the vessel toward Europe. Maltese armed forces have now escorted it to port.