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Greece Eyes Roadmap for Maritime Zone Agreement with Libya by Year’s End, Says FM Gerapetritis

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said Athens plans to launch a roadmap with Libya by the end of the year for the delimitation of maritime zones, while reaffirming that the contested Turkish-Libyan memorandum is “null and void.” He also underlined Greece’s support for the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity interconnection, calling it a project of strategic importance.

Greek Government Tightens Oversight of NGOs in Migration Policy

The Greek government is cracking down on NGOs involved in migration, targeting those that encourage migrants to challenge state decisions. Following a case where Sudanese migrants, backed by NGOs, contested asylum denials, Minister Thanos Plevris announced stricter regulations. Starting September, a task force will review NGOs’ operations and finances, with potential deregistration for those opposing government policy.

Mitsotakis to Announce Tougher Immigration Measures in Parliament Today

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to announce tougher immigration measures in Parliament today, signaling a sharp shift in policy amid rising migrant arrivals from Libya. The new approach includes a “return or prison” ultimatum for those denied asylum, with the government pledging strict enforcement and no tolerance for irregular migration, especially during the peak tourist season.

Greece’s Economy Shows Robust GDP Growth Amid Mixed Challenges

Greece’s GDP is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2024 and 2025, outpacing the Euro Area average, with real disposable income up 2% and bank deposits hitting €250 billion. However, a widening current account deficit, housing crisis, rising migration, and political instability pose significant challenges to sustained growth.

Less than 3,000 of the approximately 17,000 illegal immigrants obliged to leave Greece actually left

What do the official figures show? The number of illegal immigrants residing in Greece, including…

Who Fears the New Regime in Syria and Leaves the Country - Anxiety Over a New Migration Crisis

As the Syrian conflict continues to reshape migration patterns, thousands of refugees are preparing to return as persecution by the Assad regime fades. However, Shiites and Alawites now confront uncertainty under jihadist control, prompting new refugee flows that have European countries on alert. In Greece, authorities are monitoring increased migrant activity, particularly in Crete, while assessing the region’s shifting dynamics and the potential implications for asylum policies.

Greek Government Ramps Up Contingency Measures Amid Middle East Escalation

The Greek government is on high alert as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, preparing emergency measures to address potential refugee surges, security threats, and economic impacts. During an urgent Governmental Security Council meeting, plans were made to evacuate Greek citizens from Lebanon and boost border surveillance. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is also set to visit the Evros region, where he will discuss extending the border fence with Turkey as part of broader security and development efforts.