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Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism
Greece's parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya despite strong ...
Greece Passes North Africa Asylum Ban Amid Rights Groups' Opposition
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from ...
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Greece's Temporary Asylum Ban Sparks Controversy Amid Crete Migration Surge
Greek lawmakers have voted to temporarily halt asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, a decision ...
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Greece Halts Asylum Claims from North Africa Amid Backlash
Greece has suspended asylum claims for migrants arriving from North Africa, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and ...
Greece in major migrant overhaul after application ban as it pledges to 'review meals'
Migrants could be forced to eat poorer quality meals under plans to deter people from arriving in Greece on small boats. The ...
Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests ...
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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 ...
Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism
The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged ...
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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.