Although no new migrant boats have been reported in recent days and hundreds of migrants have been brought to the mainland, there is unrest over planned reception centres on Crete […]
What is happening with the migrant invasion of Crete? read more »
Suspension of the possibility to apply for asylum, tourism associations fear losses for Crete due to migrants, and ‘yes’ to migrant accommodation on Crete – but not in my municipality.
Greek parliament passes amendment on immigration read more »
Suspension of asylum applications, drastic cuts in benefits for asylum seekers, and reception centers planned on Crete, while Haftar’s soldiers are apparently loading migrants onto boats bound for Crete. However,
Suspension of asylum applications and reception centers planned in Crete read more »
Crisis meeting of the Greek government on the refugee problem in Crete, the unprecedented diplomatic affront by eastern Libya’s ruler Haftar, and the huge profits made by Libyan smugglers. More
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Agia Galini is this small fishing village tucked away on Crete’s southeast coast, in the Rethymno region. It’s got a charming vibe—think winding streets, cozy tavernas, and those laid-back beaches
Unrest and fears of thousands more migrants arriving in Crete read more »
Invasion of migrant boats on Crete: over 1,200 within a few hours. Crete’s seen a sharp uptick in migrants showing up on its beaches lately, some even landing right in
Countless migrants are arriving on the beaches of Crete read more »
Prime Minister Mitsotakis from Brussels on the new migration route to Crete and Turkish-Libyan claims to maritime areas in the region. The Greek Prime Minister has made it clear that
The Greek Prime Minister on migration to Crete and Turkish-Libyan claims read more »
Protests in Crete over temporary refugee camp, and Greece sends warships to the Libyan coast. Protests in Çeşme (Rethymno) over temporary refugee camp In Chesme, the mood’s tense. Locals are
Protests against refugee camps and warships off the coast of Libya read more »
The influx of refugees to Crete is breaking all records – 2,000 arrivals in June alone. Now an old fishing boat has arrived with over 500 people in its hold.
Over 500 migrants arrive in Crete on an old fishing boat read more »
When the weather is nice, large boats carrying hundreds of migrants arrive in Crete, while the Greek government appears to have no plan and local mayors are unwilling to take
Hundreds of migrants arrive in Crete every day read more »
Good morning Crete, here we are: Explosion in migrant arrivals despite €5,000 fare per person. Coastguard overwhelmed. Explosion of migrant arrivals on Crete The island of Crete has seen a
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The number of migrant arrivals on the island is soaring and the search for a temporary camp for refugees on Crete has so far been fruitless. The number of migrants
Crete in the migration stream read more »
Migration patterns and regional impact analysis: Two arrests for a boat with 77 migrants, 7 cases against NGOs linked to human trafficking networks, stationing of a Frontex vessel in Agia
Migrant invasion of Crete read more »
A new boatload of migrants arrives on Crete every day: 2,183 arrivals so far this year, including three boats in the last 48 hours. Regular Actions for Coast Guard Workers
Boatloads of migrants on Crete read more »
Two major fires near Ierapetra and Rethymno, a plane never arrived in Heraklion, instead an emergency landing in Athens due to strong winds and this morning another rescue operation for
The usual shootings from the weekend, dogs tortured and thrown half-dead into rubbish bins and as soon as the weather improves, migrant boats appear on the horizon again. Another shooting
Crete Headlines from 10 March 2025: Shooting, blatant cruelty to animal and new migrants read more »
Almost 380 migrants have arrived on Crete since the morning and are to be accommodated in former military camps. The challenges following the Pylos shipwreck in June 2023. Over 300
Almost 380 migrants have arrived on Crete since the morning read more »
Record refugee arrivals on Crete in January and on the offshore island of Gavdos last year. Record refugee arrivals on Crete in January 2025 In January 2025, the number of
Record numbers of refugees arriving on Crete read more »
EU Court of Human Rights condemned Greece for pushbacks: EU Commissioner assesses the situation in Greece. At the beginning of the year, the European Court of Human Rights found Greece
EU Court of Human Rights condemns Greece for pushbacks read more »
Continuous Migration Flows to Crete: Patterns, Impacts, and Future Trends. Continuous migration flows to Crete and the problems of accommodation The migrant situation around Crete has seen an intensifying trend,
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