Greece has suspended the ability for people coming by boat via North Africa to seek asylum –violating their rights, potentially putting their lives at risk and flouting its obligations under EU law.

Eight Filipino seafarers from the Greek-managed vessel MV Eternity C are back in the Philippines after surviving an attack by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea earlier this month.

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

Greece wants to use tough measures to deter refugees from entering the country by sea from Libya. Large numbers are arriving ...