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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.

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Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at the Greek port of Lavrio from Libya

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

North Africa, Greece and Asylum Applications

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Greek lawmakers to vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul

AGYIA, Crete (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa for at least three months,

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Greece Suspends Asylum Applications for Migrants From North Africa

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Greece to halt all asylum hearings for migrants from North Africa

Greece detains 1,200 migrants in three days as arrivals from Libya surge

Authorities in Greece say more than 1,200 migrants have been detained on the island of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos ...

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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.

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Outrage as EU gives nod to Greece to halt maritime asylum claims from Libya

The European Commission appears to endorse Greek government plans to suspend some applications for asylum, in what civil ...

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Greece gets tough on migrants from Libya after EU diplomatic blow-up

Athens suspends asylum requests from North Africa amid rising migrant arrivals and tensions with Libyan authorities following ...

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Greece's Controversial Asylum Legislation Sparks Human Rights Debate

Greek lawmakers are set to vote on new legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from North Africa amid a surge in ...

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Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul

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

Photos show migrants intercepted near Crete arrive at Greek port of Lavrio from Libya

LAVRIO, Greece -- More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, after a surge of arrivals from Libya.

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Greece Gets Tough on Migration: Benefits Cut, Detention Expanded

In a significant shift in migration policy, Greece is implementing stringent new measures to deter irregular flows, ...

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