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Greece Bolsters Security and Surveillance at Migrant Camps Amid Concerns of Radical Islamist Threat

Amid concerns over the rise of radical Islamists, Greece has taken steps to enhance security and surveillance at refugee camps…

1 year ago

Greek 'migrant' islands get generous tax benefit

Greek Government spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni announced that the five Greek islands hosting migrant reception centre with receive a VAT (…

4 years ago

Overcrowding in Greece's migrant camps eases

Less than 10,000 individuals reside in Greece's overcrowded migrant camps for the first time since Europe's migration crisis began in…

4 years ago

Greek government extends lockdown at migrant camps

Following a joint decision by the Migration, Health and Citizens’ Protection ministries, Greece announced an extension of its COVID-19 lockdown…

5 years ago

Hellenic Coast Guard rescues 36 illegal immigrants

Thirty-six illegal immigrants were rescued in the early hours of the morning by the Hellenic Coast Guard, in the sea…

5 years ago

Only 22% of illegal immigrants on the Greek islands are women

Between June 1- 7, 72 illegal immigrants arrived on the Aegean islands, an increase from the previous week’s 55 arrivals…

5 years ago

MAJOR: Turkish journalist reveals how Turkey's intelligence agency operates in Greece

Turkish journalist Abdullah Boskurt has made revelations about the action of the Turkish intelligence agency, known as the MIT in…

5 years ago

EU – Greece prepare emergency plan for possible virus outbreak in migrant camps

The European Commission announced on Tuesday it was working closely with Greek authorities on an emergency plan against a potential…

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

Two illegal immigrants on Lesvos charged with burglary

Three cases of thefts were thoroughly investigated by the Mytilini Security Directorate, with the assistance of the Department of Criminological…

5 years ago

Illegal immigrants vandalise another church on Lesvos just days out from Easter

Once again, illegal immigrants in the Moria migrant camp have attacked a chapel, this time, only days out from Easter.…

5 years ago

Greek military release video of operation against Turkey's asymmetric invasion attempt (VIDEO)

The General Staff of the National Defence released a new video of the Greek Armed Forces dealing with the recent…

5 years ago

Illegal immigrants defying coronavirus lockdown on Lesvos cough on Greek police (VIDEO)

With Greece in the midst of dealing with coronavirus, illegal immigrants on the island of Lesvos are using the pandemic…

5 years ago

Turkey caught out preparing to transport illegal immigrants to Greek islands

About six Turkish cargo ships preparing to smuggle illegal immigrants to Greek islands have been spotted by the Hellenic Navy…

5 years ago

Migrant search and rescue ship denied entry into Lesvos

Residents on the island of Lesvos prevented the NGO ship 'Mare Liberum' to tie at the port of Mytilini for…

5 years ago

Greek riot police to be investigated over alleged abuses against protesting islanders

A statement issued by the Hellenic Police pointed to the intention to investigate members of the riot police that were…

5 years ago

Locals from Lesvos paint Greek flag and 'OXI' at new migrant camp site

Local residents from Lesvos have expressed their opposition to the Greek government's intention of building a new closed migrant camp…

5 years ago

Extra riot police sent to Lesvos as migrants continue second day of protests

The Greek government has rushed in extra riot police to Lesvos amid warnings of potentially explosive tensions on the island…

5 years ago

Greece to shut overcrowded migrant camps and replace with restricted facilities

Greece’s government has announced plans to overhaul the country’s migration management system. They are set to replace overcrowded camps on…

5 years ago