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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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More migrants arrive as Greece suspends asylum applications
Over 500 migrants arrived at the Port of Lavrio near Athens Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at Greek port of Lavrio from Libya
LAVRIO, Greece -- More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, after a surge of arrivals from Libya.
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EU leaders discuss Libya after diplomatic snub
Malta, Italy and Greece meet with Ursula von der Leyen to talk about Libya two days after EU delegation ordered to leave ...