The migration route from Libya continues to pose a significant challenge for Greek authorities. According to Plevris, this area was responsible for 4,000 illegal entries last year, while numbers have already surged to 10,000 in just the first half of 2025

From Benghazi to brussels, Vandewalle highlights how the absence of unified governance in Libya continues to destabilize the Mediterranean. The Professor argues that international interventions—especially from turkey and Russia—have transformed Libya into a geopolitical chessboard.

A recent visit by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis to Benghazi was reportedly well-received by Haftar and his inner circle. Though the talks were informal, Greek diplomats interpreted the visit as a goodwill gesture, signaling Eastern Libya's interest in closer ties with Athens—even in the face of stronger economic offers from Ankara

The good news is that the European Union as a whole is slowly coming back down to Planet Earth and bidding farewell to the perilous naivety of its earlier immigration policy

At the port of Rethymno, migrants wait in long lines for identification. Their phones are collected on a sheet spread across the asphalt. Exhausted, many collapse in the heat. Some faint

Authorities confirmed they are treating the bonfire display as a potential hate incident and are conducting an investigation. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has dealt with similar tensions in recent weeks, including violent riots in Ballymena, some 65 kilometers northeast of Moygashel

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

After all, sheep and goats raised by loyal party patrons seem far more politically rewarding than the chickens on the plates of Sudanese refugees.

Over 1,500 migrants have arrived in Crete in recent days, overwhelming local infrastructure and prompting emergency transfers to mainland Greece amid a dramatic rise in migration

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

As irregular migrant flows from Libya surge toward Greek shores—especially Crete—the Greek government is preparing to adopt severe deterrent measures to manage what officials describe as an escalating crisis

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

By June 30, 7,124 individuals had arrived from Libya, according to data from the Hellenic Coast Guard. In June alone, a record 2,564 people reached Crete

The plan responds to a new tactic used by smugglers: transporting migrants to the sea's edge in phases and loading dinghies directly from beaches

The Commissioner also outlined upcoming legislative initiatives at the European level, including reforms related to returns and the concept of safe third countries, which are critical to combating irregular migration

In a pointed message, Mitsotakis stated: “We must convey to the Libyan authorities that this practice cannot be accepted,” revealing his intention to seek the European Union’s backing on the matter.

There has been a 173% increase in arrivals to Greece from Eastern Libya, indicating a sharp rise in migratory pressure on the Eastern Mediterranean front