In a recent interview, Migration Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos stated that Greece will not accept mass returns of migrants from Western European countries. He emphasized the need for stricter asylum regulations and increased border security, while also addressing concerns over new migration routes from North Africa to Crete.
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Greek authorities have rescued 66 migrants on the southern island of Crete after they arrived from Libya by boat, part of a growing trend of smuggling operations using the Mediterranean route. The group, which included minors and women, consisted of nationals from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Sudan. Three Egyptians were arrested on smuggling charges, while migrants reported paying $2,000 each for the dangerous journey. The incident is among several recent arrivals highlighting the challenges Greece faces as migration from North Africa to Europe increases.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will address the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting, focusing on Ukraine, the Eastern Mediterranean, and strengthening the relationship between NATO and the EU. He will also discuss ongoing dialogue with Turkey amidst regional tensions and the need for continued cooperation on migration.
Cairo will host a trilateral summit in early January 2025 between Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, focusing on energy security, regional stability, and the evolving situation in Libya. The leaders will also discuss the Greece-Egypt electricity grid connection (GREGY) as a key step in linking North African and European energy networks.
Greek authorities have rescued 75 migrants from a stranded boat near Crete, believed to have departed from Libya. The migrants were picked up by a merchant vessel after issuing a distress call and are being taken to a port in southern Crete. This rescue highlights the increasing use of dangerous migration routes from North Africa to Europe, with over 3,500 people making the journey this year.
Over the weekend, more than 230 migrants arrived on the Greek island of Crete from North Africa, highlighting a growing trend of Mediterranean crossings from Libya. With Crete emerging as a significant destination, the Greek government is considering setting up state-funded migrant processing centers. The migrants, mainly from Egypt, Sudan, and Bangladesh, face perilous journeys and steep smuggling fees. Greek authorities are preparing for an increase in arrivals due to regional conflicts.
Greece braces for sweltering heat until July 19, as warm air from North Africa pushes temperatures to peak levels. Inland regions, especially in the west, central, and north, will face the highest heat, while coastal areas will be slightly cooler due to sea breezes. Minimum temperatures will also stay high, hovering around 27-29 degrees Celsius, with the hottest days expected mid-week.
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Over the past 24 hours, nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores after braving the dangerous Mediterranean Sea, authorities said Friday. However, one man, who had set off from North Africa, drowned off the southern island of Crete.
A group of 29 migrants was saved on Tuesday from a distressed boat in the Mediterranean Sea, located south of Crete, as stated by Greek authorities.
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