Greece has officially designated Turkey as a “safe third country,” allowing the immediate rejection and return of asylum seekers from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Somalia who enter illegally from Turkey, as part of a tougher migration policy led by Minister Makis Voridis.
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The Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions for citizens of 41 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Syria, according to an internal memo. The proposed measures, divided into three groups, range from full visa suspensions to partial restrictions contingent on government compliance, echoing the first-term “Muslim ban.” The list awaits approval and aligns with intensified security vetting and deportation efforts targeting undocumented migrants and foreign-born graduates.
Greece recorded the highest rates of first-time asylum applications in Europe at 79.5% according to…
In July 2024, Greece recorded the highest rate of first-time asylum applicants in the EU, with 55.1 applicants per 100,000 people. Eurostat reported a total of 74,695 first-time asylum applications across the EU, a 7.5% decrease from the previous year. Syrians, Afghans, and Venezuelans were the largest groups seeking asylum, while Germany, Italy, Spain, and France received the majority of applications. Additionally, 2,985 unaccompanied minors applied for asylum, with most coming from Syria, Afghanistan, and Egypt.
In May 2024, Greece ranked among the top EU countries for first-time asylum applications, with 33.2 applicants per hundred thousand people. Despite a 5% decrease in overall EU asylum applications, Greece remains a key destination for asylum seekers, particularly those from Syria, Venezuela, and Afghanistan.
The Taliban government has severed consular ties with Afghan embassies loyal to the former administration in several Western countries, including Greece. The move affects diplomatic missions in cities like London and Berlin, leaving Afghan diplomats in limbo and cutting off their ability to issue credentials.
In April 2024, Greece recorded 76,695 first-time asylum applications from non-EU citizens, a 12% increase from April 2023. Syrians, Venezuelans, and Afghans were the largest groups of asylum seekers.
Despite a slight decline across Europe, Greece continues to be a prominent destination for asylum…
Ai-Khanoum was an ancient Greek city located in present-day northern Afghanistan. The city was founded…
About ten people in Athens were looking for a way to protest the Taliban and…
Greek authorities say they have rescued 145 migrants found stranded on an islet on the…
Afghanistan has become the most repressive country for women and girls since the Taliban took…
Jalaly added that Gulmat Khan Zadran has been appointed as the new envoy of Afghanistan…
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The Islamic world is becoming increasingly worried by the Taliban’s interpretation of Islam as it…
Not even the mannequins from the shop windows can escape the oppressive hands of the…
A mufti in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus has created outrage after instructing women to dutifully accept…
Last year saw increased hostilities on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border with the Durand Line being the…
The Taliban’s decisions to suspend higher education for Afghan women and to ban women from…
The Taliban has ordered a ban on women from being able to attend university or…