Kastanies

Greek government recruits another 250 guards for its border with Turkey

Citizen Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos and Deputy Citizen Protection Minister Eleftherios Economou on Sunday signed a decision for the hiring…

3 years ago

The Evros border "symbolises European values," says EU Commission VP Schinas

The border in Evros is European and will be protected, stated European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. "We have the…

4 years ago

Greece installs 'powerful sound cannons' to deter illegal migrants

In addition to the new border fence in Evros, powerful sound cannons have been set up in Alexandroupolis, alongside the…

4 years ago

Pictures from the new border fence being constructed in Evros: What about migrant flows?

The shielding of the Greek-Turkish border in Evros proceeds with the strengthening of the existing fence in Kastanies, the creation…

4 years ago

Construction of Evros border fence to be completed within months

Greece's Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis visited the Greek-Turkish border region of Evros on Tuesday. There he met with police…

4 years ago

Evros farmers affected by Turkey's asymmetric invasion failure, to be compensated

Twelve farmers who cultivate 187 acres of grain and sunflower in the Greek-Turkish border area, are awaiting compensation. They will…

5 years ago

Kastanies locals give Easter gifts to Greek border security preventing illegal immigrants entering from Turkey

The small village of Kastanies in the Evros region on the Greek-Turkish border became a major site in last month's…

5 years ago

Greek President visits Evros border to thank guards for defending country

Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Easter Sunday visited the border post at Kastanies in Evros, where Turkey had recently sent…

5 years ago

Former Intelligence Officer: Migration crisis against Greece was Turkish "Hybrid War" (VIDEO)

In the wake of the failed immigration crisis at Evros on the Greek-Turkish border launched by Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

5 years ago

Biological warfare? Turkey attempts to send coronavirus infected migrants to Greece

Last week the Greek Coastguard thought they had a very ‘usual’ day in trying to prevent illegal immigrants embarking from…

5 years ago

"State of emergency has not ended" at the Greek Evros border: Greek Defence Minister (VIDEO)

Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis visited the Greek-Turkish border area of Evros on Monday morning, along with Defence Minister Nikos…

5 years ago

"We are not going to deter any migrants who want to return to the Greek-Turkish border": Turkish Interior Minister

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu has launched new blackmailing threats against the European Union, after illegal immigrants were evacuated from…

5 years ago

'War-like' scenery on the Greek Evros border (VIDEOS)

Tension continues at the Greek Evros border, with chemicals and stones 'raining' down on the Greek forces from illegal immigrants…

5 years ago

Kastanies: Hundreds attempted to invade with Turkish police (VIDEO)

Greek police and border guards holding the northeastern Greek land border with Turkey thwarted what authorities say was an organised push to breach…

5 years ago

NYT report that Turkey is moving migrants from Greek border

Today, the New York Times (NYT) has reported that "Turkey Steps Back From Confrontation at Greek Border". Below is a…

5 years ago

"Monster fans", Greece's new weapon against Turkish tear gas (VIDEO)

Greek army and police units trying to stop crowds of illegal migrants from pushing their way in from Turkey, have…

5 years ago

Fortress Greece keeps illegal migrants out

KASTANIES, Greece Nearly 1,000 migrants tried to cross into Greece from Turkey in the past 24 hours despite tight border…

5 years ago

Greece Suspends Border crossing at Kastanies due to Migrant influx. Army on Alert.

Greek authorities suspended the operation of the customs post on the border with Turkey at Kastanies, Evros on Friday. According…

5 years ago