Greek migration decline and enforcement actions

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 22 sources

   Greece, Libya hold third maritime talks; Greece rejects permanent Libya‑Crete migrant route

   Greece and Libya meet in Athens for a third maritime delimitation talk while Greece’s migration minister vows to block a permanent Libya‑Crete route, citing a 30 % drop in arrivals and new reception centres.

2. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greek coast guard intercepts migrant boat off Crete

   A boat with about 60 migrants was intercepted south of Crete by Frontex and the Greek coast guard; migrants were taken to Ierapetra as Greece reports falling arrivals and rising forced and voluntary repatriions

3. 9 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Greece rescues 47 migrants off Crete as refugee arrivals inspire new book

   A Frontex‑coordinated rescue off Crete saved 47 migrants, who were taken to Kaloi Limenes, while a new book “The Mountains on My Back” chronicles refugee stories from the Aegean since 2015.

4. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Greek Minister Michalis Chrysochoyidis visits Lesbos to reinforce security and curb immigration

   Greek minister Michalis Chrysochoyidis visited Lesbos, noting near‑zero immigration, a 25% drop in domestic‑violence cases, and ordering road safety checks after serious accidents.

5. 10 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Greece records 21 illegal refugee pushbacks, many Afghan victims

   Greece's 2025 human‑rights report logs 21 illegal refugee pushbacks, affecting over 350 people—mainly Afghans—with violent methods at the Evros River and dangerous sea removals.

6. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Greece and United States deepen migration cooperation in talks led by Minister Thanos Plevris

   Greek Minister Thanos Plevris and the US Homeland Security department met to boost bilateral cooperation on illegal migration, asylum reforms and migrant returns, pledging further joint efforts.

7. 10 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Turkish Coast Guard conducts Aegean Sea operations, rescuing 106 migrants and detaining six smugglers

   Turkish Coast Guard and MIT seized 106 irregular migrants and six smuggling suspects in two Aegean Sea operations, rescuing several stranded persons and handing migrants to immigration authorities.

8. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   EU border illegal crossings plunge after new migration controls

   EU illegal border crossings fell 37% to about 49,000 in early 2026, while Polish‑Belarusian attempts dropped to 150 in Q1 2026 after new security measures and EU migration rules.

9. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Greek Coast Guard receives 44 new vehicles to boost security

   The Greek Coast Guard received 44 new vehicles, funded by the EU Regional Development Fund and procured under the AIGIS programme, to strengthen operational capacity and citizen safety.

10. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Minister Announces Closure of Thermopylae Migrant Reception Centre by End September

    Greek Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris announced that the Thermopylae migrant reception centre will close on 30 September, ending operations from 1 October as part of a wider policy shift.

11. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Cyprus revokes asylum for 80 Syrian nationals amid tighter migration rules

    Cyprus has withdrawn asylum for 95 people, including 80 Syrians, and is preparing forced returns as it tightens migration policy under Deputy Minister Nikola Ioannidis.

12. 13 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources

    At least 50 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off eastern Libya

    A boat with about 60 migrants capsized off eastern Libya near Bardaa Island, leaving at least 50 dead or missing and 10 survivors rescued.

13. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece sees sharp drop in migrant arrivals while reception facilities remain inadequate

    Greece’s migrant arrivals dropped sharply, with 8,552 reaching Crete‑Gavdos in early 2026 and only 277 on Lesbos, yet reception facilities remain insufficient and unsafe.

14. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris condemns anarchist attacks

    Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris denounced recent anarchist attacks on political figures, linked them to the 17 November group, and said a €250 lawyer bonus scheme is being re‑examined.

15. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Germany's Federal Court to decide on deportations of Syrian refugees to Greece amid new Greek asylum lawyer policy

    German court to rule on deporting Syrian refugees to Greece as Greece rolls out a new policy paying lawyers for voluntary returns, influencing EU asylum practice.

16. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish Coast Guard rescues 93 migrants off Izmir, arrests six smugglers

    Turkey's Coast Guard rescued 93 migrants, including five children, from three inflatable boats off Izmir and arrested six suspected smugglers.

17. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Minister Plevris Faces Local Opposition Over Crete Migrant Centre

    Residents of Athanatoi, Heraklion urge Minister Thanos Plevris to halt plans for a migrant centre at the former Skouloudi factory, citing zoning breaches, fire‑safety and flood risks and demanding full study re

18. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Frontex reports 37% decline in irregular EU border crossings in early 2026

    Frontex says irregular EU border crossings fell 37% in early 2026 to ~49,000, with the new Migration Pact and partner cooperation driving the decline; Mediterranean routes still dominate, Western Mediterranean

19. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Greek Coast Guard Intercepts Smuggling Sailboat Near Rhodes, 46 Migrants Rescued

    Greek authorities stopped a sailboat near Rhodes that had landed 46 migrants from Kuwait, Yemen, Iraq, Somalia and Palestine; the Egyptian operator was arrested and the vessel sank during towing.

20. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek Shipping Minister Reports First Drop in Migrant Arrivals from Libya

    Greek minister Vasylis Kiki̱lias reported a 3% drop in migrant arrivals from Libya, a 34% overall decline with Turkey, praised the Coast Guard, and warned of Middle‑East tensions affecting fuel prices.

21. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Greece reports 20% rise in migrant returns, 27% drop in illegal arrivals

    In Greece's first half of 2026, migrant returns rose 20% (forced deportations +41%) while illegal sea arrivals fell 27%; Egyptian arrivals dropped 72% and returns rose nearly fourfold, amid a “prison or return”

22. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Bar Associations Call for Immediate Repeal of Migration Decision Provisions

    Greek bar associations demand repeal of migration decision clauses they say breach lawyer independence, and will halt participation in free legal aid until changes are made.

23. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece sees rise in migrant returns and drop in illegal arrivals in 2026

    Greek data show a 20 % rise in migrant returns and a 27 % drop in illegal sea arrivals in early 2026, with Egypt arrivals down 72 % and new return‑hub talks underway.

24. 23 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Greek Coast Guard launches large rescue operation north of Samos

    Greek Coast Guard leads a coordinated rescue mission north of Samos, deploying sea, land and air units after a Turkish vessel rescued foreign nationals; challenging 4‑Beaufort winds persist.

25. 24 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Greek rescue mission north of Samos after Turkish coastguard gathers foreign nationals

    Greek and Turkish coastguards coordinated a SAR mission north of Samos on 3‑4 July 2026 after Turkish rescuers collected foreign nationals; the search for three missing people continued without confirmed finds.

26. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Italy records 53% drop in sea migrant arrivals in first half of 2026

    Italy saw a 53% drop in sea migrant arrivals in early 2026, with the biggest decline from Libya. Save the Children reports about 2,000 minors arrived with families in 2025, highlighting gaps in protection amid

27. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy sees ~2,000 migrant children arriving with families in 2025, Save the Children warns of protection gaps

    Save the Children estimates ~2,000 migrant children arrived with families via sea to Italy in 2025, highlighting inadequate reception, lack of monitoring, and new risks under the EU Migration Pact.

28. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek government faces lawyer backlash over 250‑euro bonus for voluntary deportations

    Greece's new decree offers lawyers €250 per asylum seeker who agrees to voluntary deportation after a legal‑guidance session, prompting bar groups to denounce the measure and demand its repeal.

29. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Greek Coast Guard rescues 54 migrants after sailboat grounds off Kos

    Greek coast guard rescued 54 migrants after a sailboat ran aground in Limniona harbour, Kos; the vessel was seized and migrants were taken to the island’s reception centre.

30. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Treviso names new provincial police commander, adds two state commissioners

    Treviso’s Provincial Police will be led by Flavio Ferretton from July 1 2026, while the city’s State Police headquarters adds new commissioners Simone La Rosa and Elisabetta Vendramin.

31. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Italian police appoint new officials in Modena, Siracusa and Trapani

    Italian police announce new commissars in Modena and Trapani, appoint Aldo Fusco as Siracusa questore, and name Andrea Monaco head of Siracusa’s mobile squad.

32. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek Coast Guard Intercepts Smuggling Boat and Rescues Sailors in Separate Incidents

    Greek Coast Guard arrested an Iranian smuggler after intercepting a boat with 32 migrants near Agathonisi, and rescued two passengers from a sunken sailboat west of Kefalonia the next day.

33. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants off Pozzallo and a sailor near Salina

    The Italian Coast Guard rescued 21 migrants near Pozzallo and later saved a sailor who fell overboard near Salina, both operations ending with the individuals in good health.

34. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greece intercepts dozens of illegal migrants near Gavdos and southern Crete

    Greek coast guard intercepted 30 migrants on Gavdos, 35 in southern Crete (including three minors), arrested a 17‑year‑old South Sudanese trafficker, and later seized a boat carrying 92 migrants near Gavdos.

35. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Italian-French Border Operation Leads to Three Arrests

    A three‑day police operation on the Ventimiglia‑Menton border, prompted by the EU migration pact, identified 478 people, effected five re‑entries to France and led to three arrests: a migrant smuggler, an intl.

36. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    New police commissioners appointed across Italy's major cities

    Italian police have appointed new commissioners and senior officers in Forlì‑Cesena, Genova, Ancona, Ferrara, Lecco, Torino and Venezia after completing the 114th training course and a LUISS security master.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Minister Thanos Plevris orders deportation of foreigner over illegal migration video

    Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris ordered the revocation of a foreigner’s residence permit and his deportation after the individual posted a video urging illegal entry into Nafplio.

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek and Macedonian Ministers Meet US Ambassador on Migration Cooperation

    Macedonia and Greece held talks with the US on tighter migration cooperation, stressing EU pact implementation, border security and shared resources.

39. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 13 sources

    Italian police appoints dozens of new commissioners to regional questure

    Italian police assigned dozens of newly trained commissioners to questure in Crotone, Reggio Emilia, Reggio Calabria, and other provinces to strengthen regional staffing.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece deepens diplomatic and economic ties with Lebanon and Egypt amid Eastern Mediterranean focus

    Greece discussed expanding economic cooperation with Lebanon and reinforced its strategic partnership with Egypt, covering trade, energy and regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.

41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Cyprus Highlights National Resilience and Balanced Refugee Policy

    Cyprus stresses its resilience and security role while pledging a balanced asylum policy under the new EU Migration Pact.

42. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Portopalo, Sicily: 21 migrants rescued after being found on provincial road

    Twenty‑one migrants from Libya, including Egyptians, Eritreans, Somalis and Sudanese, were rescued on a road near Portopalo, Sicily; Italian police and civil‑protection provided aid while awaiting transfer.

43. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources

    Libya boat capsizing kills or leaves missing over 50 migrants

    A boat carrying ~60 migrants capsized off eastern Libya on June 12, killing or missing 51 people. Ten survived, bodies were recovered near Tobruk, and the tragedy highlights the broader Mediterranean migrant‑cr

44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Migration Minister Plevris Calls for Stricter Measures on Libya‑Cretan Route

    Greek Migration Minister Plevris warns of stricter action on Libya‑Crete migrant flows, cites new EU asylum pact, builds reception centres, and comments on upcoming elections.

45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Heraklion picks former Skouloudi warehouses for temporary migrant housing

    Greece's Migration Ministry chose the former Skouloudi warehouses near Heraklion as a closed, temporary migrant housing site, aiming to open it by July and operate on a short‑stay basis similar to the Chania ‑

46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    EU Migration and Asylum Pact signed, boosting Cyprus border security

    The EU adopted a Migration and Asylum Pact with tighter border checks and faster returns. Cyprus welcomes it, citing a 40% fall in illegal crossings, while DISY critiques AKEL’s opposing vote.

47. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Turkish Coast Guard rescues three and detains 18 migrants off İzmir

    The Turkish Coast Guard rescued three people from a drifting boat near Urla and detained 18 illegal migrants off Dikili on 16 June, illustrating its dual role in emergency response and migration control.

48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece signs €15 million contract to relocate Kastanies border station in Evros

    Greece signed a €15 million contract to move and upgrade the Kastanies border station in Evros, aiming to improve security, border management and regional development.

49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Greece and Eastern Libya deepen ties on EEZ, migration and energy

    Greek foreign minister and prime minister met Eastern Libyan chief Saddam Haftar, agreeing on EEZ delimitation, migration control, coast guard training and energy investment, bolstering bilateral ties.

50. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Iraqi Migrant Smuggling Suspect Arrested at Istanbul Airport

    Iraqi national S. M. M., wanted by Italy and Greece for migrant smuggling, was arrested at Istanbul Airport on a forged passport and taken into Turkish custody.

51. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy sets target of 10,000 migrant repatriations by 2026

    Italy's interior minister Matteo Piantedosi pledged to surpass 10,000 irregular migrant removals by 2026, citing EU safe‑country list and historic legal basis from the 1998 Turco‑Napolitano law.

52. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italian government adds eight police units to Crotone for summer security

    Italy assigned eight extra police units to Crotone under a 2026 summer security plan, announced by Undersecretary Wanda Ferro, to improve safety for residents and tourists.

53. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece to Reduce Asylum Arrivals Under New EU Migration Agreement

    Greece plans to cut asylum arrivals and increase returns under the EU’s new CEAS pact, sparking human‑rights concerns over possible push‑backs and expedited external processing.

54. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Greece rescues 44 migrants near Gavdos island

    Greek authorities rescued 44 migrants from a boat 45 nautical miles south of Gavdos, transferring them to a Singapore‑flagged ship and then to Palaiochora, Chania.

55. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek Coast Guard intercepts high‑speed boat with 15 Syrian nationals near Naxos

    Greek Coast Guard chased and stopped a fast boat carrying 15 Syrian nationals, a Greek and a Cypriot near Naxos, safely rescuing all passengers and seizing the vessel.

56. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Greek Coast Guard intercepts fast boat with 15 Syrian migrants near Keros

    The Greek Coast Guard chased and stopped a high‑speed boat carrying 15 Syrian migrants, including children, from Turkish waters to Greek islands, transferring them safely to Naxos and seizing the vessel.

57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Roccella Jonica Readies Port of Delle Grazie for Summer Migrant Arrivals

    Roccella Jonica’s Delle Grazie port prepares for a summer rise in migrant arrivals after a six‑month pause, mobilising local authorities and aid groups to handle increased boats from Turkey and Libya.

58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    EU Migration and Asylum Pact Takes Effect, Shifting Burden to Greece

    The EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact begins in June 2026, tightening border checks and imposing a solidarity system that places added responsibilities on Greece as a frontline member.

59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    EU migration and asylum pact takes effect, tightening borders for Greece

    From 12 June 2026 the EU Migration and Asylum Pact is in force, imposing tighter border checks, mandatory screening, faster asylum decisions and stronger return mechanisms, with a solidarity fund to aid front‑r

60. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece tackles surge in Libya‑to‑Crete migrant crossings

    Greece faces a sharp rise in migrants crossing from Libya to Crete, prompting warnings from minister Thanos Plevris and Frontex about tougher border measures and associated smuggling risks.

61. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek ministry to transfer Crete migrants to mainland; Samos protests

    Greece plans to move Crete migrants to mainland asylum centers; Samos officials protest, citing past burdens and agreements limiting island transfers.

62. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece tightens migration rules, speeds up expulsions amid MP controversy

    Greece passed a law to speed up expulsions of rejected asylum seekers to non‑EU return centres, while MP Makis Voridis’ provocative remarks on sinking migrant boats ignited political backlash.

63. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece Passes EU Migration Pact Law to Accelerate Asylum Returns

    Greece approved a law to apply the EU Migration Pact, speeding the return of rejected asylum seekers, establishing joint return hubs with several EU states and tightening border checks and asylum timelines.

64. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Greece approves return centers while Spain sees over 1,300 migrant deaths this year

    Greece passed a law to speed up deportations and set up EU‑outside return centres, while Spain recorded over 1,300 migrant deaths en route from Africa in the first five months of 2026.

65. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece Approves Law to Speed Deportations and Create Migration Centers Outside EU

    Greece's parliament approved a law to fast‑track deportations of rejected asylum seekers and set up external repatriation centers in third countries, drawing EU alignment and human‑rights criticism.

66. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Greece implements EU asylum‑migration pact, launches return hubs for rejected asylum seekers

    Greece adopts the EU asylum‑migration pact, adding mandatory border checks, stricter detention and “return hubs” in third countries, with operations planned from 2027.

67. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece grapples with migrant surge as new return‑hub law and port centre overloads emerge

    Greece's new return‑hub legislation targets rejected asylum seekers, while Crete's Heraklion port centre faces severe overcrowding and local protests over additional shelters.

68. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Italian police extradite Uzbek smuggler and deport two dangerous foreign nationals

    Italy extradited an Uzbek smuggler from the Netherlands and deported an Egyptian and an Albanian convicted of violent crimes, citing public‑order concerns.

69. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece reshuffles cabinet and passes fast‑track deportation law under Mitsotakis

    Mitsotakis reshuffled the cabinet with all‑New Democracy appointees and passed a law to fast‑track deportations of rejected asylum seekers to EU‑outside return hubs.

70. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ten Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Near Malta

    A boat carrying ~60 migrants from Libya capsized near Malta, killing ten and rescuing about 48 survivors, highlighting the hazardous Mediterranean crossing.

71. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek Immigration Minister Thanios Plevris seeks temporary migrant centre at former Heraklion KTEO

    Greek minister Thanios Plevris seeks to use the former Heraklion KTEO as a six‑month migrant centre, citing rising Crete arrivals, while promoting EU return hubs abroad.

72. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to launch first non-EU migrant return hub in Central Africa by 2027

    Greece, together with Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands, aims to open its first non‑EU migrant return hub in a Central African country by 2027 after a 2026 agreement; a poll shows 55% of Greeks back

73. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Migrant boat capsizes off Malta, 10 dead, dozens rescued

    A migrant boat from Libya capsized near Malta, killing 10 and rescuing about 48; Italian coast guard and Malta coordinated the response.

74. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources

    Ten dead and dozens rescued after migrant boat capsizes off Malta

    A migrant boat from Libya capsized off Malta, killing 10 and rescuing 48; Italian coastguard continues the search as the Mediterranean crisis worsens.

75. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Three smuggling suspects arrested after migrant arrivals in Crotone, Italy

    Police and Guardia di Finanza arrested three suspected smugglers in Crotone after two migrant arrivals (29 on June 1, 57 on June 4, 2026), using testimonies and phone forensics; suspects remain in custody.

76. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Three migrant smugglers arrested in Crotone, Italy after recent sea landings

    Italian police and finance guard arrested three suspected smugglers (Sudanese, Egyptian, Syrian) in Crotone after two migrant landings on June 1 and 4, 2026, citing refugee testimonies and phone evidence.

77. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Greece rescues 34 migrants off Gavdos island

    A Frontex‑spotted boat with 34 migrants was rescued by the Greek Coast Guard 30 nm off Gavdos and taken to Paleochora, Chania for processing.

78. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy tackles surge of migrant sea rescues and deportations in the Mediterranean

    Italy rescued 96 migrants from a drifting boat in the central Mediterranean and ordered 21 deportations after landings in Calabria, amid NGO rescue efforts and legal disputes over vessel detentions.

79. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Humanitarian ship Louise Michel lands 47 rescued migrants at Crotone

    Two rescue operations brought 47 migrants rescued by NGO Louise Michel and 57 migrants saved by the coast guard to Crotone in early June; all were transferred to the Isola Capo Rizzuto reception centre.

80. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Italy rescues 110 migrants in two coastal operations

    Italy rescued 81 migrants off Lampedusa and 29 men in Crotone, moving them to mainland centres after coordinated sea operations.

81. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Greece rescues 65 migrants in two operations south of Crete and the Peloponnese

    Greek authorities, with FRONTEX, rescued 65 migrants in two sea operations south of Crete and the Peloponnese, amid a surge that saw 143 migrants intercepted nearby.

82. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to tighten migration policy amid surge of arrivals on Crete

    Greece will tighten migration rules after a surge of illegal arrivals on Crete, setting up guarded reception centres and fast‑tracking status checks, amid pressure from the Libya route.

83. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Greece to implement stricter EU migration and asylum rules from June 12

    Greece will enforce the EU Migration and Asylum Agreement on 12 June, adding mandatory screening, fast‑track asylum and longer detention, amid heated parliamentary debate.

84. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Coast Guard Reduces Illegal Arrivals in Eastern Aegean by 60%

    Greek Coast Guard cut illegal Aegean arrivals from 8,082 to 3,029 (‑63%) by boosting patrols, surveillance and Libyan cooperation, while southern flows fell only 3%.

85. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy hosts Libya, Turkey and Qatar in Rome to tighten migration security

    Rome talks see Italy, Libya, Turkey and Qatar pledge tighter migration security and reject migrant resettlement in Libya.

86. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta pledge joint action to avert migration crisis

    Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta commit to joint steps to avert a 2015‑type migration crisis.

87. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy, Greece, Malta, Cyprus warn of Middle East refugee surge

    Italy, Greece, Malta and Cyprus warn of a Middle East refugee surge and plan tighter cooperation; Spain aims to legalise 500k migrants as Germany’s police union

88. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece warns 550,000 migrants in Libya ready for Mediterranean crossings

    Greece says about 550,000 migrants in Libya are poised for Mediterranean crossings, pledges stricter border control.

89. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece expands Crete coast guard amid rising migrant flows

    Greece plans to boost Crete coast guard with more personnel, four aircraft and two drones amid rising migrants from Libya.