Minister of Migration & Asylum Thanos Plevris: The 'primary rule' behind proposed new legal framework is that 'illegal immigration is a problem'; provisions for residency permits for foreign workers legally in the country expanded

The killing of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. immigration agent during an ICE enforcement surge has sparked protests, political backlash and competing accounts of what happened, after video footage appeared to contradict claims of self-defense.

Outgoing UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi highlights harsher government policies and populist rhetoric targeting refugees, stressing the need for international cooperation amid record global displacement

A rescue mission is ongoing off Samos after one migrant was found dead and four remain missing at sea. Authorities are deploying coast guard vessels, private boats, and a helicopter to search both land and water for the missing individuals

The U.S. is seeking to void active asylum claims by deporting applicants to third countries, part of a broader immigration crackdown funded with $170 billion in new resources through 2029

Greek authorities and Frontex coordinated a large-scale sea rescue south of Crete, as four separate incidents within 24 hours led to the safe recovery of 667 migrants amid favorable weather conditions

Migrants in Greece face years-long waits for residence permits, with bureaucratic delays blocking access to work, healthcare, and social benefits despite active contribution to society

Cooperation between the governments in Berlin and Athens on migration policy has been intensive for years; in scarcely any other policy area is it closer or more systematic

Save the Children report finds EU migration policies worsen dangers for minors traveling from Sudan to Europe, exposing them to violence, exploitation, and illegal pushbacks despite falling overall migrant arrivals

Following a shooting near the White House by an Afghan immigrant, President Trump vows to halt migration from “Third World Countries,” end federal benefits for non-citizens, and review asylum and Green Card approvals from the Biden era

Asylum debate shifts to the right – asylum seekers and refugees are being labelled as criminals

Athens says it wants to join EU partners in exploring migrant return hubs in “safe” African states, as arrivals from North Africa surge on Crete and Gavdos.

Warsaw and Budapest join Slovakia and Czech Republic in opposing mandatory asylum redistribution, refusing both migrant relocations and financial contributions under the EU Migration Pact

The European Commission has classified Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus as “under migratory pressure,” paving the way for a new relocation mechanism — though Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia reject participation

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A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized near Bodrum, Mugla province, killing 14 people while search and rescue efforts continue for possible survivors

Migration Minister Plevris also issued a circular, for distribution to asylum seekers, which states that 'If you are not a refugee and are not entitled to protection, then you have entered and are remaining in the country illegally', while warning of possible jail time

Facing a declining population and deserted villages, Sardinia introduces financial incentives for newcomers, including housing grants, business support, and child allowances to revive its rural communities

Strong winds and high waves caused a tragic shipwreck near southern Lesbos, leaving four dead while 34 survivors were rescued and taken to a controlled reception center