The ban has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups and opposition parties, who have labelled it illegal and inhumane.

Greek parliament voted 177-74 to suspend asylum processing for North African migrants arriving by sea for three months, ...

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

Greece’s parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya despite strong ...

Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the ...

Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the ...

Greece intercepts over 500 migrants near Crete, taking emergency actions due to rising Mediterranean crossings from Libya.

More than 500 people were transferred to the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the ...

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 ...

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.

The suspension will apply only to migrants reaching Crete by sea. Migrants entering illegally will be detained, Mitsotakis ...

Ambitious state-owned player Turkish Petroleum has struck a tentative deal to carry out exploration activities offshore Libya. This is the latest overseas foray by the big Istanbul-based ...