A new note verbale submitted by Libya to the UN extends the country's maritime border claims to the Greek island of Crete.

Greece wants to use tough measures to deter refugees from entering the country by sea from Libya. Large numbers are arriving ...

Greece will implement Europe’s strictest migration policy, with illegal entrants facing prison or deportation, says Minister Thanos Plevris. A new amendment and upcoming bill aim to curb flows, ...

UNESCO has officially added the Minoan palace centers of Crete to its World Heritage List, recognizing their global cultural ...

Greek Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Chevron’s Liz Schwarze discussed hydrocarbon exploration in Greece, focusing on Crete’s offshore blocks amid Libya’s objections. Chevron reaffirmed its ...

Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding 2000m (6562ft) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lush and virgin, it’s home to ...

Greece enforces freeze on asylum claims from North African migrants to address surge, sparking criticism and support.

Rome and Athens have identified Turkish and Russian involvement in a growing security threat from North Africa.

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by ...

Public discourse in Greece is increasingly shifting toward xenophobia and racism, the Athens-based Racist Violence Recording ...

Greece has suspended asylum claims for migrants arriving from North Africa, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and ...

Greece's parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya despite strong ...