Greece will halt the processing of asylum applications from individuals arriving from North Africa for three months. This decision, announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is in response to a significant increase in migrant arrivals, with approximately 2,000 documented on Crete since the weekend. The country plans to arrest and detain illegal entrants. Additionally, Greece intends to collaborate with Libyan authorities to prevent migrant boats from departing towards Greek waters. The rising numbers have overwhelmed local infrastructure, particularly on Crete and Gavdos, where migrant reception facilities are limited.
Greece will suspend the processing of asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa for three months due to a surge of arrivals amid local anger. Prime Minister Mitsotakis stated an estimated 2,000 migrants and refugees arrived on Crete since the weekend, prompting this legislative change to address the increasing strain on local resources.
Migrants entering Greece illegally will be arrested and detained, according to Prime Minister Mitsotakis. This measure comes alongside Greece's plans to cooperate with Libyan authorities to control migrant departure routes.
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