The Latest Breaking News from Greece

Nine men accused of people smuggling and operating the trawler that sank off the southern coast of Greece last week, killing 78 and leaving hundreds missing, pleaded not guilty on Monday to the charges at a court in Kalamata in southern Greece.

The Mediterranean route between Libya and Italy has been described as the “world’s most dangerous maritime crossing”. This was proven once again last week in the tragic shipwreck of a boat full of men, women and children, around 50 miles away from the southern Greek town of Pylos.

Stephen Kenny was fielding questions about his future as Ireland manager during the press conference ahead of Monday night's clash with Gibraltar.

Authorities vowed the 10 suspected human traffickers they arrested would be ‘severely punished’.

Pressure is mounting on Stephen Kenny again following Ireland's disappointing 2-1 loss to Greece in Athens on Friday night

Migrants settled in the UK and beyond have flown to Greece to discover if their loved ones are among the deceased

Witnesses say some groups were forced into the most hazardous part of the vessel that sank, leaving hundreds feared dead

Ireland put in one of their worst performances under Kenny as they lost 2-1 to Greece on Friday night.

Horrors at sea will continue until the west faces up to its responsibilities and recognises its part in the plight of refugees