Libya has filed a UN protest against Greece’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) south of Crete, claiming it violates its maritime rights. Tripoli’s objection, based on the Turkey-Libya memorandum, ...

Greek parliament voted 177-74 to suspend asylum processing for North African migrants arriving by sea for three months, ...

The director of the Greek Council for Refugees blasts Greece's decision to impose a three-month ban on asylum applications.

Greece’s parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya on Friday, despite ...

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by ...

Greece on Friday enforced a three-month freeze on asylum claims from migrants arriving by boat from North Africa, to stem a ...

Greece is determine to shut the doors to migrants and asylum seekers coming from North Africa and Migration Minister Thanos Plevris on Thur ...

Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the ...

Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the ...

The head of the United Nations’ migration agency has warned that tightening borders while cutting development aid could ...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, acknowledges the pressure created by recent arrivals in Gavdos and Crete. States have the right to manage borders and address irregular migration. Controlling a State’s ...

Greek lawmakers are set to vote on new legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from North Africa amid a surge in ...