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Search and rescue team going in once again to find six missing persons
ASTAKOS. With the aid of equipment, a specialist team will attempt to open the ramp for the search and rescue team to go in.
Fifth body recovered from Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. A fifth body has been recovered from the ferry, which has been towed to Astakos Port.
Fourth body recovered from Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. A fourth body has been recovered by the search and rescue team (EMAK) from the third garage of the ferry boat.
Third dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. The body was found on the second level near the ramp.
Another dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. Amidst melted metal and toxic smoke, Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) firefighters have been making superhuman efforts, searching for survivors in the ship΄s garage.
Euroferry Olympia in Astakos Bay - precious time lost say relatives
CORFU. The Euroferry Olympia has now been moored in Astakos Port in Aitoloakarnania.
Euroferry Olympia to arrive at Platiyialiou Port in Aitoloakarnania later today
AITOLOAKARNANIA: The Euroferry Olympia is being towed at a speed of just 3 knots and will arrive at Platiyialiou Port in Aitoloakarnania later today.
Best wishes from hospital staff for Euroferry Olympia survivors
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian had his photo taken with doctors, nurses and administrative staff.
Ferry survivor at Corfu Port to give statement
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian who survived the fire on the Euroferry Olympia was discharged from hospital today.
Euroferry Olympia being towed to Astakos
ATHENS. The transfers and accommodation for relatives of the missing persons will be taken care of by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy.
Relatives of missing passengers in Corfu
CORFU. No facilities for information and accommodation for the desperate relative have been set up.
Dead driver from fire-stricken ferry identified as Greek national
CORFU. According to reliable sources, his family had already come here to try and find him.
Dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Rescuers recovered body of a passenger listed as missing on the ferry boat where fire broke out on the 3rd level on Friday morning.
Euroferry Olympia survivor taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The survivor was smiling and in good health when he arrived at Gouvia Marina before being taken to hospital.
One of Euroferry Olympia missing passengers found alive!
CORFU. According to initial information, a passenger has been found alive this morning, two days after fire broke out on the ship.
Euroferry Olympia being towed
CORFU. Taking advantage of the good weather, the ship is being towed towards the straits between Corfu and Albania to be closer the Corfu coastline in case the weather worsens.
Medicine and doctors for fire victims at hotels
CORFU. Fire victims left without belongings and travel documents.
Investigation proceeding into cause of fire on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Investigation at preliminary inquiry stage.
