Greek authorities transferred 247 migrants from Crete to detention centers in Lavrio after their illegal entry from Libya. Under a new parliamentary amendment, they face immediate detention and return ...

Greece has detained nearly 200 migrants who arrived after an asylum freeze imposed on claimants from North Africa, the migration minister said on Saturday.

Greek authorities rescued 216 migrants from Libya south of Crete and Gavdos. All face deportation and will be detained ...