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

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

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, ...

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

British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said Friday she expected Brussels to back a new so-called "one-in, one-out," deal with ...

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

Greece is temporarily suspending asylum applications from migrants who reach the country by sea from North Africa. After two ...

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

Greece's three-month asylum ban for migrants from Libya and other North African countries has been condemned by the UN and ...

Greece is determine to shut the doors to migrants and asylum seekers coming from North Africa and Migration Minister Thanos Plevris on Thur ...

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

The head of the United Nations’ migration agency has warned that tightening borders while cutting development aid could ...