Dozens missing after refugee boat sinks off Greek islands

Thousands of people fleeing conflict and poverty in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and in search of safety and better lives attempt to enter the EU through Greece each year [File: Francisco Seco/AP]

Greek authorities have launched a search and rescue operation for dozens of refugees who are missing after a boat they were travelling on from Turkey overturned and sank in rough weather.

The vessel capsized overnight on Monday between the islands of Evia and Andros.