Greece on alert for migrant wave, terror concerns

Greece is bracing for a potential wave of uncontrolled migration, a concern highlighted during Wednesday's meeting of the country's National Security Council (KYSYEA).

The discussions centered on migration challenges, the threat of terrorism, and the evacuation of Greek citizens from Lebanon and Israel.

In light of the escalating crisis, authorities are considering increasing the capacity of existing refugee facilities, which currently accommodate around 3,000 people.

Plans are under way to direct any new arrivals to mainland Greece, as the islands are already stretched beyond their limits. This situation is compounded by the fact that Lebanon is currently hosting approximately 2.5 million refugees, mainly from Palestine and Syria, which raises fears of destabilization if violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates further.

Officials are also...

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