Tag: illegal migration

On July 9, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the suspension of the processing of asylum applications for migrants who arrived in Greece by sea from North Africa. The sea route from Libya to Europe via the southern Greek Islands has become increasingly popular among migrants, with authorities reporting over 7,300 arrivals since the beginning of the year. This surge in arrivals from Libya has led to the detention of more than 1,200 migrants on the island of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days. In response to the recent influx, Greece plans to end mass legalisation programmes for migrants and to detain those awaiting deportation, with these measures set to take effect this summer.

Greece Tightens its Asylum Policies Amid New Surge in Migration

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Clemens Franke

Greece has been a primary gateway to the European Union for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia for an extended period, particularly since 2015. In recent….

Balkans

Bosnia and Herzegovina Signs Agreement with the EU

Posted on June 19, 2025June 20, 2025 by Clemens Franke

On 11 June 2025, the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a new “status agreement” under which the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) will gain expanded co….

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People Smuggling is a Thriving Business in Central America

Posted on June 3, 2025June 4, 2025 by FactRefuge

At least 15 smugglers – sometimes referred to as “coyotes” – compete for the migrant trade in Paso Canoas, a Costa Rican border hamlet that faces Panama. In the past….

Europe

Amsterdam Source: Luc Mercelis on Flickr.

Dutch Coalition Clashes Over Migration

Posted on May 29, 2025May 30, 2025 by FactRefuge

Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), unveiled a 10-point proposal on Monday to drastically reduce migration, putting pressure on his four-party coalition to toughen migration….

Germany

Germany Denies Asylum Seekers Entry?

Posted on May 13, 2025 by FactRefuge

To combat illegal migrant entry, new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to install permanent controls at all nine of the country’s land borders on his first day in office….