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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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European Diplomats to Meet Iranian Counterpart in Geneva Amid Rising Tensions


Foreign ministers from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are set to hold high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran on Friday in Geneva, according to diplomatic sources. The meeting, which will also include the European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas, comes at a time of heightened instability in the Middle East following recent military escalations between Israel and Iran.

The European delegation aims to persuade Iran to commit to using its nuclear program solely for civilian purposes. Talks are expected to be followed by a structured expert-level dialogue, coordinated with the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed his attendance, stating, “We will meet with the European delegation in Geneva on Friday,” as reported by state media. The discussions are seen as a renewed diplomatic push to prevent further escalation and revive elements of the 2015 nuclear agreement, which has unraveled in recent years.

The backdrop to these talks includes Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian targets and Tehran’s retaliatory missile launches. European leaders have called for de-escalation and are positioning diplomacy as the only viable path forward. 

The outcome of Friday’s meeting could prove pivotal in shaping the next phase of international engagement with Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

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