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Crete, Greece and migrants

Associated Press News · 2d

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

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s government said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on the island of Crete, following a spike in arrivals from Libya.

Reuters on MSN · 4d

Greece rescues hundreds of migrants over weekend off islands of Gavdos and Crete

Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, its coastguard said on Sunday. More than 430 migrants were spotted and rescued about 25 nautical miles off Gavdos,

Greek Reporter · 2d

Crete Overwhelmed: Migrant Arrivals Surge by 350%, Facilities at Breaking Point

Crete, Greece is grappling with an influx of migrants, with nearly 2,000 people arriving on the island in the past 48 hours alone.

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 ...

3h

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.

Courthouse News Service1d

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 ...

Greece Faces Criticism After Suspending Asylum Claims from Libya

Greece's parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants from Libya. This decision has sparked ...

6don MSN

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 ...

8d

Wildfires on Greek island Crete force thousands to evacuate

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned ...

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