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Greece detains 1,200 migrants in three days as arrivals from Libya surge
Authorities in Greece say more than 1,200 migrants have been detained on the island of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos ...
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Greece's Migrant Measures: A Bold Stand Against Rising Crossings
Greece intercepts over 500 migrants near Crete, taking emergency actions due to rising Mediterranean crossings from Libya.
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Outrage as EU gives nod to Greece to halt maritime asylum claims from Libya
The European Commission appears to endorse Greek government plans to suspend some applications for asylum, in what civil ...
Courthouse News Service19h
Greece to halt asylum hearings for migrants on boats from Africa
The coast guard noted 7,300 asylum-seekers have reached Crete and a nearby island this year, up from fewer than 5,000 in 2024 ...
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Greece's Controversial Asylum Legislation Sparks Human Rights Debate
Greek lawmakers are set to vote on new legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from North Africa amid a surge in ...
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Greece gets tough on migrants from Libya after EU diplomatic blow-up
Athens suspends asylum requests from North Africa amid rising migrant arrivals and tensions with Libyan authorities following ...
Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications ...
Greek Reporter7h
Greece Gets Tough on Migration: Benefits Cut, Detention Expanded
In a significant shift in migration policy, Greece is implementing stringent new measures to deter irregular flows, ...