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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...
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Canada Day: A Celebration of Unity and Sovereignty


Canada Day marks the anniversary of Canadian Confederation, when on July 1, 1867, the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act, 1867) united the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (which later split into Ontario and Quebec) into a single country within the British Empire called Canada.

Originally known as Dominion Day, it was celebrated informally for many years before becoming a statutory holiday in 1879. The name was officially changed to Canada Day in 1982, the same year Canada fully patriated its constitution, severing the last legal ties to the British Parliament.

So while it’s often called “Canada’s birthday,” it’s more accurately the celebration of a major milestone on the country’s path to full sovereignty. Over time, it’s evolved from a modest observance to a nationwide celebration of Canadian identity, culture, and unity.


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