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Greece freezes asylum claims over migrant 'invasion' from Libya

Greece enforces freeze on asylum claims from North African migrants to address surge, sparking criticism and support.

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Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

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Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya

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Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Crete struggles with Libya arrivals

The migrants, consisting mostly of young men, were transferred overnight aboard a bulk carrier after their fishing trawler was intercepted by Greek authorities.

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Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as island struggles with Libya arrivals

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Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at the Greek port of Lavrio from Libya

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Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal.

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‘Not a hotel’: Greece mulls less appealing migrant meals

Greece is suspending asylum requests from North Africa and is considering less appealing meals in migrant camps, drawing criticism for adopting far-right tactics amid a surge in arrivals from Libya.

In Greece, migrant registration sites 'have shifted from a jungle model to a prison model'

Hotspots,' originally conceived as migrant registration sites, have gradually turned into closed detention centers, such as on the island of Samos, where asylum seekers now live in isolation.