
Onshore & Offshore: What the Latest Data Reveal About Irregular Migrant Arrivals in Greece
Despite tougher rules, migrant numbers remain high—Crete faces the brunt of a surge; mainland systems strained as tensions mount.
Despite tougher rules, migrant numbers remain high—Crete faces the brunt of a surge; mainland systems strained as tensions mount.
Controversial suspension of asylum claims for North African arrivals disrupts smuggling routes and draws legal backlash
Sharp geopolitical tensions resurface as Turkey dismisses human rights concerns raised by Greece and Cyprus ahead of the 49th UN Human Rights Council session.
“Greece has a long-standing tradition of offering protection to people fleeing war and persecution. That tradition must be upheld,” the agency stated.
The meeting focused on the risk of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for a recent U.S. strike, a move that could disrupt global trade and directly impact Greece’s vital shipping industry.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who passed away shortly after delivering his Easter Sunday Urbi et Orbi blessing, was honored with this Eastern Orthodox hymn, symbolizing resurrection and eternal life—a fitting tribute to a pope known for bridging divides