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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 sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights...

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UN, Rights Groups Condemn Greece’s Asylum Ban for Migrants

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

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Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Crete struggles with Libya arrivals

The migrants, consisting mostly of young men, were transferred overnight aboard a bulk carrier after their fishing trawler was intercepted by Greek authorities.

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Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as island struggles with Libya arrivals

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

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Greece in major migrant overhaul after application ban as it pledges to 'review meals'

Migrants could be forced to eat poorer quality meals under plans to deter people from arriving in Greece on small boats. The country's firebrand migration minister, Thanos Plevris, has announced measures which he hopes will make Greece a less tempting destination for asylum seekers.

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‘Not a hotel’: Greece mulls less appealing migrant meals

Greece is suspending asylum requests from North Africa and is considering less appealing meals in migrant camps, drawing criticism for adopting far-right tactics amid a surge in arrivals from Libya.

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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 the amendment as unconstitutional. View on euronews