illegal migration
Greece
Greece Accused of Pushing Back Migrants, Refugees at Sea
Greek authorities are accused of using harsh tactics called "pushback" to deter refugees from entering Greece by sea.
Greece
FYROM Seals Off Its Borders to Afghan Migrants
The government of FYROM has sealed off its southern borders to Greece to Afghan migrants, allowing only Iraqis and Syrians to get through.
FYROM government officials said they were forced to take this decision because of similar restrictions by their...
Europe
Greece Pushes for Common Migration Policy
Greece is well aware that some European countries do not view a common migration policy as an immediate priority, which is why the country will push for the implementation of a single asylum system and a more coordinated management...
Greece
Samaras' Initiative Regarding Illegal Migration
Greek Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras is trying to handle the issue of illegal immigration, since Greece is going to undertake the EU Presidency in January, 2014.
In particular, Samaras is planned to visit Malta and Italy on the 21st of October, where...
Greece
About 1.5 Million Immigrants Live in Greece
Greek Interior Minister Evripidis Stylianidis stated that figures for legal and illegal immigrants in Greece range between 1,300,000 and 1,500,000 people. He participated in the one-day-lecture entitled "Dual Challenge: Financial Crisis and Immigration" which was held by the Constantinos Karamanlis...
Europe
President of French Office for Immigration Supports Wall Construction at Greek-Turkish Borders
The new president of the French Office for Immigration, Arno Klarsfeld, said during a TV interview that the EU should show "common sense" and proceed with the construction of 130-kilometre long wall at the Greek-Turkish borders.
Klarsfeld compared the wall...