Greece intercepts over 500 migrants near Crete, taking emergency actions due to rising Mediterranean crossings from Libya.

More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of ...

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving ...

Greek lawmakers are set to vote on a temporary asylum application suspension for migrants from North Africa, a measure ...

In a significant shift in migration policy, Greece is implementing stringent new measures to deter irregular flows, ...

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

Over 500 migrants were transferred from Crete to Lavrio near Athens on July 10, 2025, as Greece faces a surge in ...

LAVRIO, Greece -- More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, after a surge of arrivals from Libya.

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 ...

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s government said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants ...

The suspension will apply only to migrants reaching Crete by sea. Migrants entering illegally will be detained, Mitsotakis ...