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

Parliament also passed stricter laws on Friday targeting sea arrivals from North Africa. The rescued 515 migrants — including 85 minors — were transferred to reception centers in Lavrio, Evros, ...

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged ...

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

Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications ...

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe’s southernmost tip, a move rights ...

The director of the Greek Council for Refugees blasts Greece's decision to impose a three-month ban on asylum applications.

Addressing the trafficking networks of illegal immigrants, he says, "The journey is dangerous, the outcome uncertain, and the ...

The European Union's Team Europe is to return to Libya after a rebuffal of a delegation featuring Italian Interior Minister ...

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and ...

A hard-right lawmaker has been sworn in as Greece’s new migration minister. Thanos Plevris replaces Makis Voridis, who ...

Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications ...