An official said she hoped that up to 5,000 migrants would participate in the voluntary scheme, which had caveats.
Tag: Middle East and Africa Migrant Crisis
Vigilantes in Greece Say ‘No More’ to Migrants
Frustrated and exhausted by the lingering problems from the 2015 crisis, Greeks once generous with refugees are turning hostile, some violently.
A Balancing Act for Europe: Stop the Migrants, Support Greece, Assuage Turkey
Europe bought time after the migrant crisis of 2015. It just didn’t use it very well. Now it may pay a price.
Child Dies at Sea as Greece Cracks Down on Migrants From Turkey
The drowning, after a dinghy capsized, was the first since the Turkish government said it would no longer stop migrants from crossing into Europe.
Erdogan Says, ‘We Opened the Doors,’ and Clashes Erupt as Migrants Head for Europe
Thousands of migrants in Turkey faced off with the riot police at the Greek border, and the Turkish leader lashed out at the E.U., saying it had not helped him manage a growing crisis in northern Syria.
Turkey, Pressing E.U. for Help in Syria, Threatens to Open Borders to Refugees
Turkish news outlets showed live broadcasts of migrants traveling to the border with Greece, hinting at a revival of the 2015 crisis that shook Europe.
Turkey, Pressing E.U. for Help in Syria, Threatens to Open Borders to Refugees
Turkish news outlets showed live broadcasts of migrants traveling to the border with Greece, hinting at a revival of the 2015 crisis that shook Europe.
Riot Police Pulled From Greek Islands After Clashes Over New Camps
Dozens of officers sent to guard sites for planned migrant camps were injured; two had shotgun wounds. Ten residents were also hurt in the escalating protests.
Coronavirus Nightmare Could Be the End for Europe’s Borderless Dream
The crown jewel of the E.U., its network of open internal borders, has been hit hard by the refugee crisis. The virus could deliver another blow.
Why Matteo Salvini Wouldn’t Mind Being Prosecuted
The Italian nationalist is facing a potential trial on accusations of abduction for blocking rescued migrants when he was interior minister. And he can’t believe his luck.