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Greece Freezes Asylum Claims Over Migrant 'Invasion' From Libya

Greece on Friday enforced a three-month freeze on asylum claims from migrants arriving by boat from North Africa, to stem a surge from Libya that the government has called an "invasion".

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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.

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

Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya.

Greek Reporter1h

Libya Submits Diplomatic Note to UN Against Greece; Athens Responds

Libya filed a diplomatic note with the UN challenging Greece’s hydrocarbon exploration zones near Crete, prompting a response ...

Libya: With a Note Verbale to the UN, it directly challenges the median line set by Greece – See maps

Libya officially records for the first time its claims based on the Turkey-Libya Memorandum – It accuses Greece of violating ...

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Greece to suspend asylum applications of migrants from Libya

In recent days, more than 2,000 migrants have landed on Crete, prompting the Greek authorities to halt asylum hearings for ...

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 ...

Greek Reporter2d

UN, Rights Groups Condemn Greece’s Asylum Ban for Migrants

Greece's three-month asylum ban for migrants from Libya and other North African countries has been condemned by the UN and ...

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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 ...

Greece gets tough on migrants from Libya after EU diplomatic blow-up

Athens suspends asylum requests from North Africa amid rising migrant arrivals and tensions with Libyan authorities following ...

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