Migrant arrivals to Greece plunge, as EU-Turkey deal sputters
Last month 3,360 migrants and refugees landed on the Greek islands, compared with 26,971 in March -- an 88 percent drop, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
May 13, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
EU-Turkey deal `historic abdication` of Europe`s moral duties: MSF
Doctors Without Borders on Friday slammed the EU-Turkey deal to stem the influx of migrants to the bloc as a "historic abdication" of Europe`s moral and legal responsibilities.
May 13, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
First migrant drownings in Aegean since EU-Turkey deal
Four migrant women and a child drowned Saturday off the Greek island of Samos in the first deaths in the Aegean Sea since a controversial EU-Turkey deal took effect three weeks ago.
Apr 09, 2016, 21:48 PM IST
Migrants still arriving as EU-Turkey deal enters force
Greek authorities said 875 migrants landed on the islands overnight, with some 15 boats, each carrying dozens of migrants, arriving on Lesbos alone on Sunday.
Mar 20, 2016, 18:23 PM IST
Asylum guarantees must prevail under EU-Turkey deal: UNHCR
Greece`s capacity to receive people and assess asylum claims must be strengthened for the deal between the EU and Turkey to work while Turkey must give a fair and timely review to those needing protection, the United Nations said on Friday.
Mar 19, 2016, 00:43 AM IST
