Supporters of the bill say it comes at a critical moment, with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East prompting the Pentagon to ramp up its military activity in the region.

The diplomatic mission follows closely on the heels of a formal note sent by Libya to the United Nations, in which Tripoli challenges Greece's delineation of its maritime borders.

He reiterated that Mykonos stands at the forefront of Greece’s tourism offering, adding, “We recognize Mykonos as a flagship destination."

“These are legal overtime hours, properly declared and paid, with employer contributions being made. Clearly, something is changing here,” Mitsotakis said

While the Greek government is taking unilateral steps to manage the situation, officials stress that a long-term solution must be shared across the continent.

The amendment stipulates that, for a period of three months, individuals arriving by sea from North African countries without formal authorization will not be permitted to file asylum applications.

"The humanitarian situation would be manageable if authorities had addressed the lack of reception capacity in a timely manner", said the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty

The UNHCR reminded Greece of its obligations, stating that while border control is legitimate, it must never undermine the legal right to asylum

Reports come from the sidelines of a Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday, following talks by Ursula von der Leyen, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, host Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Maltese PM Robert Abela

The goal of the Greek-French military exercise was to enhance the level of interoperability between the Hellenic and French Armed Forces

Plevris said cooperation with Turkey has effectively reduced crossings at Greece’s northeastern land border and the eastern Aegean islands; however, the main challenge remains the Libyan maritime route.

The report, co-drafted by Farantouris—rapporteur for the ENVI Committee (The Left)—and Polish MEP Robert Biedroń, now stands as the official position of the European Parliament going into this critical global meeting.

Reports have Al-Sadiq Haftar as saying that Tuesday's very public 'snub' of a visiting EU delegation to Benghazi was not aimed at Athens

After her expected approval by members of the Senate committee, a full vote by the plenum will take place

‘All migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained,' the Greek PM announced in Parliament, referring to the ongoing situation on Crete from irregular migrant arrivals emanating from eastern Libya

The bulk of the fake declarations appear to have been filed by livestock farmers from the island of Crete between 2019 and 2022.

According to international maritime norms, such research activities do not require permission from coastal states, but only a formal announcement to ensure the safety of navigation.

The Libyan government presented what it calls a "comprehensive national plan" to address illegal migration, which includes dismantling smuggling networks, strengthening border controls, and restoring order in areas dominated by criminal groups

EU Commissioner and Ministers from Greece, Italy, and Malta declared persona non grata by eastern Libyan authorities

The development allows for a specified increase in defense spending without risking an excessive deficit procedure