IRC warns of winter hardships for migrants as temperatures drop
The International Rescue Commmittee (IRC) has called for more humanitarian assistance and safe accommodation for all those fleeing war and persecution as winter approaches.
Greece
Dismantling trafficking rings a 'national priority' for Greece
Greece has made dismantling migrant trafficking rings a "key national priority", according to statements made by the country's Minister of Migration and Asylum, Notis Mitarachi.
Pakistani migrants return home voluntarily from Greece
A group of 86 Pakistani migrants returned home from Greece this week. The voluntary returns were organized by the UN migration agency (IOM) in Greece.
Mystery around alleged death of girl on Greek-Turkish border
A major German news weekly has retracted a series of articles about an incident involving refugees on the Evros River.
Fact check: How safe is the Mediterranean crossing?
A common myth told by migrant smugglers is that crossing the Mediterranean Sea is easy. Evidence shows that this is false. Here's a look at the facts.
Greece: 7 Egyptians detained on suspicion of crewing migrant boat
Seven Egyptian nations have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in smuggling nearly 500 migrants in a rusty boat. A dramatic rescue ensued after the vessel lost steering in heavy winds off Crete.
Greece transfers migrants to ferry after dramatic high-seas rescue
The Greek coast guard says it has temporarily transferred the nearly 500 migrants it rescued in a dramatic operation this week to a ferry for processing. The migrants, picked up off the island of Crete, had reportedly set sail from Libya. Seven of them have reportedly been arrested for alleged migrant smuggling.
How universities on Cyprus have joined the human trafficking game
The Republic of Cyprus is battling with a migrant influx which is overwhelming the small EU country's resources. Now, a dubious higher education scheme in the north of the island has been found to be among the factors responsible for the trend. Human traffickers meanwhile are lining their pockets with the money of desperate foreigners.
Aegean Sea: 68 migrants rescued after alleged pushback
Turkish authorities say they have rescued two groups of migrants who they claim were pushed back by Greek authorities.
Greece asks Commission to urgently relocate rescued migrants
Greece on Wednesday urged the European Commission to urgently intervene and relocate the 500 migrants that Greek authorities rescued at sea on Tuesday in the latest high-profile migrant search and rescue operation in the country.
Egypt, Greece sign deals on migrant rescues, agriculture
Egypt and Greece have signed two bilateral deals, including a pact to improve cooperation in migrant search and rescue missions across the Mediterranean Sea, officials said. The EU, meanwhile, is urging member states to set aside their differences over migration.
Hundreds of migrants survive dramatic high-seas rescue
Around 500 migrants on board a rusty fishing vessel adrift in the Mediterranean Sea have been successfully towed to port. The Hellenic Coast Guard says a major rescue operation was launched following a distress call.