It also hopes to bring experienced border guards from Finland and Germany and get more EU and NATO support for protecting its borders
Driver attempted to avoid police check on a roadway leading away from Evros prefecture, as his vehicle was crammed with irregular migrants
Minister of Migration Dimitris Kairidis: 'The CBS report is not true. There is no such deal with the Americans, and no such request exists'
Egyptian FM: 'Since 2016 no boat has left Egypt's shores illegally; international community, however, has not offered necessary help'
Speaking at the Turkish presidential complex, the Greek PM said Israel had every right to defend itself, while characterizing Hamas as a terrorist group
Some 50 irregular migrants were smuggled onto one of Lesvos’ most popular beaches on Monday, Skala Eresos, bypassing more secluded spots and a destination not facing the opposite Turkish coast. The location means that migrant traffickers circled around the large eastern Aegean island to reach the destination. No information was given on the nationalities, gender […]
25 foreign nationals were rescued from a half-sunken migrant boat located off NW Samos island
Greek PM Mitsotakis efers to halt to provocations in the Aegean over the past 12 months, a curb on human trafficking and an express visa process for 10 islands
Parliament President Roberta Metsola: New pact "fair" to those entitled to international protection, "firm" with those who are ineligible, and "strong" against smugglers
The two traffickers had managed to disembark the migrants and refugees on a nearby beach before Greek coast officers chased and eventually neutralized the suspects.
Several EU leaders, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday
The semi-arid and remote island south of Crete has witnessed numerous arrivals since Saturday, mostly Egyptian nationals, according to the mayor Gavdos
No information given on nationalities, ages and gender of third country nationals landing on Greek territory
Smugglers increasingly use so-called “south route” that commences from North Africa coast and aims for Greece or Italy
Criminal gang allegedly arranged the bogus nuptials to gain residency papers for third country nationals and travel to other EU countries
Local authorities subsequently located 57 foreign nationals in the immediate vicinity of the shipwreck
The Greek premier made it clear in his statements that guarding its borders is non-negotiable for Greece
Reports claim the flimsy craft set off from NE Libya, loaded with Egyptians attempting to reach Greeece
The smugglers were both apprehended while trying to transport irregular migrants
Better marks given for tourism, digitization of state services, defense and its handling of bilateral relations with Turkey