Bodrum in the news now: Turkey’s Aegean hotspot linked to waves of migrants passing through the region’s sea routes. A brief bio: coastal town in Muğla, popular tourism hub on the Bodrum Peninsula.
At least 22 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Libya, with bodies thrown into the sea. Survivors report overcrowding and rough weather. Rescue efforts continue, highlighting ongoing dangers for migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe.