500 migrants arrive in Lampedusa
Just over 500 migrants have arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on two boats.
The Italian media said 225 migrants were on a boat which arrived early this morning. Among them were 30 women and 12 children.
The rest, including 19 women and five children, were on a second boat intercepted by the Italian coastguard.
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Charles Sammut
Jun 29th 2011, 17:57
I'm green with envy at Lampedusa's burgeoning diversity and the strength it brings.
John Spiteri
Jun 29th 2011, 19:09
Dont be envious. Malta will be getting another 3000 by the end of july