European Union lawmakers and national governments on Monday approved new regulations permitting member states to transfer individuals ordered to leave the bloc to migrant return hubs in third countries, marking a significant milestone in the broader tightening of migration...
A fierce debate erupted in the Greek Parliament following the arrival of more than 600 undocumented migrants on the shores of Crete within a single 24-hour window. Addressing parliament, Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris issued a stern warning,...
More than 600 migrants have arrived on Crete and Gavdos in recent days, as boats carrying them were either found adrift by the Greek Coast Guard or managed to reach beaches on the two islands and disembark passengers.
Local authorities...
Greece's police recruited migrants to violently push other migrants back across the Evros border with Turkey, according to a BBC report based on internal police documents, witness testimony and leaked transcripts.
According to the report, border guards described in internal...
A significant surge in migrant arrivals has been observed over the last several hours south of Crete and off the coast of Gavdos in Greece.
According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, 346 migrants were rescued within a five-hour window on...
Egypt says 18 of its nationals remain missing after a migrant boat overturned off the Greek island of Crete last week in a disaster that claimed four lives.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said 21 Egyptians were aboard the wooden vessel at...
Greece is collaborating with Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Denmark to establish migrant return centers in third countries outside the EU, "preferably in Africa," stated Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris.
Speaking to ERT, the Minister explained that the...
An unfolding tragedy on Chios has left at least fifteen people dead following a violent encounter between a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol and a vessel carrying migrants. According to official reports, the deceased include eleven men and four women,...
The introduction of the new Greek immigration bill in January 2026 has ignited a fierce debate between humanitarian advocates and government officials.
At the heart of the conflict is a controversial provision that significantly stiffens penalties for NGO members—a move...
The Italian coastguard and Maltese authorities have reported a devastating week in the Mediterranean, with up to 380 migrants feared to have perished during attempted crossings. These fatalities occurred as "Cyclone Harry" brought treacherous weather and massive waves to...
