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Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland

Associated Press News · 1d

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 Reporter · 2d

Crete Overwhelmed: Migrant Arrivals Surge by 350%, Facilities at Breaking Point

Crete, Greece is grappling with an influx of migrants, with nearly 2,000 people arriving on the island in the past 48 hours alone.

Reuters on MSN · 4d

Greece rescues hundreds of migrants over weekend off islands of Gavdos and Crete

Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents since Friday, its coastguard said on Sunday.

Greece's Temporary Asylum Ban Sparks Controversy Amid Crete Migration Surge

Greek lawmakers have voted to temporarily halt asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, a decision ...

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Greece freezes asylum claims over migrant 'invasion' from Libya

Greece enforces freeze on asylum claims from North African migrants to address surge, sparking criticism and support.

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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'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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

ATHENS - Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North ...

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