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Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

Euronews

Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal.

Radio France Internationale

Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.

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Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as arrivals from Libya surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

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Greece To Halt Asylum Hearings For Migrants On Boats From Africa

Greece will suspend all asylum hearings for migrants arriving on boats from North Africa for three months, the prime minister said Wednesday following a rise in migrant arrivals from Libya.

International Business Times

Greece halts migrant asylum processing from North Africa

The government’s three-month ban on processing asylum applications draws criticism from human rights groups.

Al Jazeera

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals

Greece's government says it is suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on Crete by sea

The Independent UK

Greek PM vows to investigate €290m ‘fake’ farmer fraud scandal

Kyriakos Mitsotakis sets up taskforce over alleged scamming of EU agricultural funds after resignation of five senior officials

The Guardian - UK

A hard-right lawmaker is sworn in as Greece's migration minister

A hard-right lawmaker has been sworn in as Greece’s new migration minister

The Independent UK

Greece plans to deploy navy ships off Libya to 'send a message' to migrant smugglers

Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period.

Euronews

Turkey steps into EU defence plans as bloc eyes independence from US

The European Union is working more closely with Turkey on defence, aiming to build military independence as fears grow over Russia and doubts linger about continued US support.

Radio France Internationale

Egypt Denies Court Ruling Threatens Historic Monastery

Egypt and Greece sought to ease tensions over the historic St Catherine's monastery in the Sinai peninsula on Friday after a controversial court ruling said it sat on state-owned land.

International Business Times

Greece is booming again. This time, will it last?

The public finances look strong and new construction signals rebirth – or the hubris that heralds yet another collapse

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Press freedom in Greece going 'from bad to worse,' Human Rights Watch report says

HRW says the 'image internationally of a forward-thinking and modern administration' that Athens wishes to present to the world is at odds with the reality on the ground.

Euronews

Greece and Egypt reaffirm plans for 1,000-kilometre undersea power cable

The project, estimated to cost around €4 billion, is expected to become operational within five years under an ambitious timeline set by both governments.

The Independent UK

Greece and Egypt reaffirm their commitment to an undersea power cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a major undersea electricity interconnection to deliver renewable energy from North Africa to Europe

Euronews

Security past and future, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

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MEPs urge Greek prime minister to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet

Selling old ships to Russia is a "completely irresponsible business practice", a group of MEPs has told the Greek prime minister.

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Greece announces €1 billion in financial benefits after posting budget surplus

Greece’s prime minister on Tuesday announced €1 billion in financial benefits for lower-income households and the public investment program, after the country became one of the few European Union members to post a budget surplus in 2024.

The Independent UK

Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus

Greece’s prime minister has announced 1 billion euros in financial benefits for lower-income households and the country’s public investment program

International Business Times

Greek General Strike Hits Transport And Commerce

More than 15,000 people took to the streets in Greece on Wednesday in the second 24-hour general strike this year, calling for higher wages to match the rising cost of living.

The Independent UK

Evangelos Marinakis to stand trial as part of sports violence probe

The 57-year-old billionaire has strongly denied the charges.

Al Jazeera

Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn

A multi-year strategy will include balance of US and European weapons, marking a transition towards greater EU autonomy.

Euronews

Greece to spend €25 billion over next decade on hi-tech overhaul of military

The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence.

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