41 killed in migrant shipwreck near Italian island

Aug 09, 2023

A total of 41 people lost their lives in a fatal migrant shipwreck near the Italian island of Lampedusa, reported CNN on Wednesday.

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate 250th anniversary of US independence with migrants in Lampedusa

Jul 03, 2026

Lampedusa is one of Europe's main entry points for migrants attempting the dangerous Mediterranean crossing, many of whom lose their lives during the journey.

7 die, 9 missing in migrant shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa

Jun 30, 2021

Rome [Italy], June 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Seven undocumented migrants have drowned as a result of a shipwreck near Italy's Lampedusa Island while trying to flee...

At least 27 migrants, refugees dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa

Aug 14, 2025

At least 27 migrants and refugees drowned on Thursday following a tragic shipwreck off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to...

EU President pledges action to help Italian island of Lampedusa amid surging migrants

Sep 17, 2023

Amid the rising number of migrants in Lampedusa, EU President Ursula von der Leyen pledged action to help Italy’s crisis-hit island during her visit...

Newborn found dead on refugee boat off Italian Island amid surge in migrant arrival

Sep 17, 2023

A newborn baby was found dead on a boat carrying people to Lampedusa even as dozens of the island's citizens protested over a surge...