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New Spike in Number of Migrant Arrivals Worry Greece
Greece's Immigration Minister expressed concern about the recent spike in the number of undocumented migrants arriving in the southern islands of Crete and Gavdos.
"The flow of migrants from eastern Libya is small, but with an increasing trend, which worries...
Politics
Egypt Building Walled Enclosure for Palestinians Fleeing Gaza, Photos Suggest
A monitoring group in Egypt has released evidence of construction work taking place in Rafah on the border with Gaza that may be intended to house Palestinians fleeing from the potential Israeli assault on the city.
Photos and videos released...
Greek News
At Least Three Migrants Dead Off Greece’s Lesvos
Authorities in Greece say at least three people died after a boat carrying refugees and migrants tried to cross from the Turkish coast to the island of Lesvos on Wednesday morning amid northerly winds of nine Beaufort.
The boat reached...
Greek News
New EU Pact on Migrants: What Does It Mean for Greece?
The EU reached an agreement on Wednesday on new rules designed to share the cost of hosting migrants more evenly between member states.
The New Pact on Migration and Asylum that will come into effect next year obliges member states...
Greek News
Greece Gives Migrants 3-year Permits to Tackle Labor Shortage
On Tuesday, Greece's Parliament approved a new law by a huge majority. The law will grant three-year permits to migrants to tackle the country's labor shortage.
It foresees granting three-year stay and work permits to migrants who entered Greece illegally....
Environment
Wildfire in Evros, Greece Burns for 15th Day
The wildfire in Evros, northeastern Greece is burning for the 15th day on Saturday despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters.
As of Friday, the firefighting effort involves 129 fire engines with a crew of 586 members, 16 teams of...
Greek News
Greece Wildfires: 18 Bodies Found at Evros Inferno
At least 18 charred bodies have been discovered in the region of Evros north of Alexandroupolis, Greece as a huge wildfire is burning in the region.
Firefighters who discovered the bodies near the village of Dadia, northeast of Alexandroupolis, say...
Economy
Amazon, Marriott and Other Companies to Hire Refugees in Europe
Major international companies, including Amazon, Marriott, and Hilton, made a significant announcement on Monday. They have committed to employing over 13,000 refugees in Europe over the next three years. Among these refugees are Ukrainian women who have fled the...
Greek News
10 Suspects Allegedly Involved In Greece Migrant Boat Disaster Arrested In Pakistan
Ten suspects allegedly involved in Wednesday's migrant boat disaster in Greece have been arrested in Pakistan.
Greek News
Capsized Migrant Boat Off Greece ‘Had 100 Children in Hold’
Officials have expressed fears that as many as 100 children may have perished when a migrant boat with hundreds on board capsized off Greece on Wednesday.
Greek officials said the boat may have been carrying as many as 750 people....