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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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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.
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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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 ...
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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’s Asylum Ban: ‘Violation of International Law and Political Responsibility’
The director of the Greek Council for Refugees blasts Greece's decision to impose a three-month ban on asylum applications.
Greece: Wildfire tears through southern Crete - forcing more than 1,500 to flee homes and hotels
A Greek official says it is a "very difficult situation" as the wildfire sees clouds of ash fills the sky over southern Crete ...
Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after surge in arrivals
Greece is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on Crete due to a surge in arrivals from Libya, ...
Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition
Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by ...