UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warns of critical refugee bottleneck in Greece

UNHCR urges leaders in Central Europe to show greater solidarity with refugees who seek sanctuary as war and extremism force millions out of their homes

EU-Turkey deal must address the needs of individuals fleeing war and persecution (UNHCR).

Survivors report massive loss of life in latest Mediterranean Sea tragedy

Cooperation Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction (Alternate Minister for Migration Policy) and UNHCR for provision of assistance to refugees

"This is a primarily refugee crisis, not only a migration phenomenon" (UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres)

Loss of hope and deepening poverty driving Syrians to seek refuge in Europe. (UNHCR)

It is essential that Greece receives massive support from the European Union for adequate reception, registration and screening processes. (UNHCR)

With the support of interpreters, volunteers and partners, UNHCR is providing information on legal rights and obligations to all people of concern. (UNHCR)

UNHCR and the European Commission have launched a programme to provide 20,000 additional reception places for asylum seekers in Greece. (UNHCR)