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As Europe readies tougher migration measures, a Greek island sees illegal crossings spikeCrete is now a major entry point for migrants. The journey from Libya is long and dangerous. European Union border agency Frontex is increa...
28 Feb, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Greece working with another 4 European countries to set up migrant deportation hubs outside EUGreece is collaborating with Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Denmark to create deportation centers in third countries, preferably in Afr...
18 Feb, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Greece reports drop in migrant arrivals after asylum suspensionThe number of irregular migrants reaching the Greek island of Crete has plummeted since the government announced a three-month suspension o...
08 Aug, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after surge in arrivalsGreece is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on Crete due to a surge in arrivals from Libya, with over 2,000 ...
09 Jul, 2025, 07.35 PM IST
Greeks vote in 2nd general election in 5 weeks, with conservative party favored to win majorityThe vote is overshadowed by a major shipwreck just over a week ago that left hundreds of migrants dead or missing off the coast of western ...
25 Jun, 2023, 02.19 PM IST
Greece: 59 migrants dead, dozens feared missing after fishing vessel capsizesA large search and rescue operation was launched in the area. Authorities said 104 people have been rescued so far following the nighttime ...
14 Jun, 2023, 04.48 PM IST
Three dead as heavy snow and gale-force winds hit GreeceSnow blanketed ancient monuments like the Acropolis and the cold front, dubbed "Medea" after the mythical Greek sorceress of the Argonauts,...
16 Feb, 2021, 11.53 PM IST
Why saffron is the king of spice worldSaffron’s accessibility also comes from its surprising strength: it may be expensive, yet you need just a few strands to feel it.
28 Nov, 2014, 04.07 PM IST