In April, Hungary also released more than 700 convicted migrant smugglers. Critics say the move contradicts Hungary's hardline anti-migration stance.

Greek authorities apprehended several individuals linked to a disturbing video posted on social media on Tuesday showing a man holding a group of 13 illegally detained migrants. The individual who filmed the video alleged the migran1

The four alleged human traffickers aboard the dinghy that sunk 100 meters off the coast of the Italian city of Crotone will appear in court on October 14. The February shipwreck caused the death of at least 104 people.

Greek firefighters have been battling blazes on numerous fronts, including near the capital. Prosecutors ordered an investigation into the causes of the fires and alleged claims of racism and scapegoating of migrants.