Greece Reports 1,700 Migrant Arrivals From Libya in Three Days
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris has accused Libyan authorities of failing to prevent migrant boats from departing towards Greece, warning of a possible migration crisis on the island of Crete. Plevris said approximately 1,700 migrants arrived in Crete from Libya during the first three days of November 2026, following a sharp increase in crossings over recent months. Speaking to Greek television on Friday, 6 November, he said arrivals had risen since August, increased further in September and October, and continued into early November. Greece Accuses Libya Of Reduced Migration Cooperation Plevris claimed that cooperation with Libyan authorities had deteriorated following Libya’s approval of its controversial maritime agreement with Turkey. He accused Libyan authoritie…
