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Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete

Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya

The suspension will apply only to migrants reaching Crete by sea. Migrants entering illegally will be detained, Mitsotakis said. “The Greek government is sending a firm message:

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Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as arrivals from Libya surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months. View on euronews

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Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a ...

Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya By DEREK GATOPOULOS and SAMY MAGDY , Associated Press Updated July 9, 2025 9:05 a.m.

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Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

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

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Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications from North Africa for three months after a surge in migrant ...

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Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete ... - WTOP

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on the island of Crete following a spike in arrivals from Libya. More than 2… ...

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