The new framework introduces stricter border screening, faster asylum procedures, stronger return mechanisms and a solidarity system among EU member states, with Greece adapting its legislation to the new rules.

Government pushes ahead with migration and asylum reforms amid rising irregular arrivals from North Africa, while opposition parties reject the legislation and PASOK votes present

Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis says new construction will begin within days to close gaps along the frontier with Turkey in the Thrace province, as Athens wants to strengthen border security infrastructure and surveillance

Greece warns of tougher migration measures after a sharp rise in arrivals on Crete, signaling shift in border pressure routes.

Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta agreed to deepen coordination on migration and Middle East security, aiming to prevent a crisis similar to the large-scale influx seen in 2015

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The European Union is increasing financial support for frontline member states such as Spain and Greece through its migration and asylum fund, as both countries continue to face sustained pressure on their border and reception systems.

The four Mediterranean EU states agreed on closer coordination to manage potential migration pressures linked to Middle East instability, stressing border protection, legal compliance and stronger European cooperation to prevent a repeat of past crises

Germany remains the primary destination for people born abroad, hosting 18 million foreign-born residents, 72% of whom are of working age.

The Greek government highlights intensified efforts by coast guard personnel in Crete to manage migration flows across challenging open-sea routes, while strengthening cooperation with Libya and reinforcing maritime security operations and port oversight.

The Minister noted that the region is being reinforced with additional Coast Guard personnel and a higher concentration of vessels than elsewhere, due to migration pressures.

In a home in Munich filled with images and stories, Eleni Tsakmaki unfolds her life: from childhood loss and exile to writing, which became the chronicle of an entire generation of people who sought survival and found a second homeland.

Talks in Benghazi focused on migration, maritime disputes and trade, as Greece steps up engagement with eastern Libya’s leadership.

Global Gallup research across 60 countries suggests that views on migration reflect something deeper than politics: a society’s confidence in its own future

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Referring to the ongoing dialogue on constitutional revision, the prime minister said the government would present its final proposal in March.

A new bill seeks to fast-track tens of thousands of workers from South Asia to fill labor shortages, while imposing harsher penalties on undocumented migrants, drawing criticism from opposition parties and human rights groups

Presenting the bill, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said the government aims to draw a clearer line between legal migration and irregular entry, combining tougher enforcement with reduced bureaucracy for lawful residents.

The legislation aims to streamline legal migration, introduce temporary refugee facilities, and strengthen sanctions against human traffickers, while promoting skilled labor and international cooperation