Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications from North Africa for three months after a surge in migrant numbers.

In recent days, more than 2,000 migrants have landed on Crete, prompting the Greek authorities to halt asylum hearings for those arriving from Africa.

The coast guard noted 7,300 asylum-seekers have reached Crete and a nearby island this year, up from fewer than 5,000 in 2024 ...

The Greek government announced on Wednesday that it intends to stop processing asylum applications for migrants arriving in ...

This year’s top islands, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025, span 18 countries, from the Mediterranean to ...

Greece said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on the island of Crete following a spike in arrivals from Libya. More than ...

In an urgent response to a surge in Greece's migrant flows, particularly from Libya to Crete, Mitsotakis announced stringent ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s government said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants ...

The United States has converted the Souda base in Crete into a missile defense center, with Patriot missile batteries, ...

The UNESCO Expert Council has deferred the inscription of Crete’s Minoan Palaces, including Knossos, Phaestos, Malia, Zakros, ...

Crete is grappling with an unprecedented influx of migrants, with nearly 2,000 people arriving on the island in the past 48 ...

The city of Chania and it's surrounding areas are very popular for tourists and travelers to the island. Here we go through some of the sights, sounds, and food of Chania and let you know about ...