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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 the amendment as unconstitutional. View on euronews

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Greece Passes North Africa Asylum Ban Amid Rights Groups' Opposition

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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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Greek lawmakers to 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 of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illeg...

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

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

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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. The influx has overwhelmed local facilities, prompting the suspension of asylum processing for three months.

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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 and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.

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 the flames.

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 criticism from the United Nations refugee agency and Europe's top human rights official.

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First look: This Greek island just got its first JW Marriott, complete with direct sea access and private infinity pools

TPG got a first look at the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, one of the most exciting points hotels to open this year. Here's what you need to know.

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Greece announces harsher measures to address migrant flow from Libya

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday harsher measures to address migrant flow from Libya. Addressing the parliament amid a significant surge in migrant arrivals to Crete island from Libya, Mitsokakis said the situation Greece faces requires "requires extraordinary measures."