Greece is tightening its migration policy, introducing stricter controls and accelerating returns for individuals who are not eligible for asylum, according to Migration Minister Thanos Plevris. Speaking in parliament, Plevris warned of a renewed migration pressure on the country, describing the situation as a developing crisis.

Greece has approved legislation to expedite the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing their transfer to "return hubs" outside the EU once agreements are reached with…

Greece and other European Union members are in talks with African countries with a view to setting up facilities there as early as next year to which migrants refused asylum would…