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Bulgaria Backs Proposal for Migrant Centers Outside EU Borders
Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev shared his thoughts in Brussels regarding European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to establish centers for illegal migrants outside the European Union's borders. He stated, "This is not a bad idea; we have the first such example with Italy and Albania.
Chania: Hunger strike by Turkish journalist – Calls for not to be deported and to be granted political asylum
Turkish journalist and author Ali Ercan Gokoglu, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since October 5, 2024, is calling for the lifting of a deportation order issued by the Chania Police Directorate and for his request for political asylum to be granted.
Cargo ship rescues 81 migrants off southern Peloponnese
A Panamanian-flagged cargo ship brought 81 men, women and children safely to shore in Kalamata in the southwestern Peloponnese on Sunday, after the smuggling boat they were sailing in ran into trouble off the coast of Pylos, state broadcaster ERT reported on Tuesday.
Greek authorities processed the passengers of the vessel and have arrested four on charges of migrant smuggling.
More than 230 migrants reach Greece in small boats, half via the long route from Libya
More than 230 migrants reached Greece in small boats over the past two days, including a rare case of a crossing from north Africa to Greece's southern mainland, authorities have said.
The arrivals come as the government braces for a potential increase - that so far hasn't materialized - in migratory flows due to the fighting in the Middle East.
The EU is now openly talking about the deportation of illegal immigrants
Migration policy in most European Union member states has become a nagging issue, heard not just as far away as Brussels but also as far away as Luxembourg, where the 27 interior and justice ministers of EU member states are meeting today.
A government out of steam
There is an old Greek saying - my grandfather used it often: "Don't admire the swimmer when he first gets into the water, wait till he is done," meaning wait before you declare someone or something a success. About five years ago, in this column, I was hopeful that the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis was willing and able to bring about major positive changes to the country.
Two Turks arrested in Rhodes for human trafficking, luxury yacht seized
Authorities on the island of Rhodes arrested two Turkish nationals for human trafficking and seized a yacht and a car.
Following a tip-off, a Turkish-flagged catamaran was found at the new yacht marina, where a 30-year-old man disembarked five migrants and loaded them into a rented car.
A 41-year-old Turkish captain and five more migrants were found on the yacht.
More than 230 migrants reached Crete from North Africa over the weekend
More than 230 migrants crossing the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa reached Greece's southern island of Crete over the weekend, Greek authorities said Monday.
The arrivals, in six separate crossings, far outnumbered the few dozen migrants who took the more common route from Turkey to the nearby eastern Aegean islands over the weekend.
Greece, Turkey at odds over minority schools
ISTANBUL - Tensions between Turkey and Greece are escalating due to disputes surrounding educational policies for minority schools. The Turkish Ministry of Education has introduced new restrictions affecting Greek minority schools in Istanbul, limiting events and visits that are not directly related to educational purposes.