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Over 440 Irregular Migrants Arrive in Greece by Sea Since Start of Year

Official figures show that 446 irregular migrants have entered the EU via Greek waters since the start of the year.…

7 January 2025

The Greek Christmas Boat: A Maritime Tradition

More than just decorations, the "karavakia" – small decorated boats – are a powerful symbol of Greek maritime heritage and…

22 December 2024

Greece freezes the asylum applications of 9,000 Syrians

The procedures for examining Syrian asylum applications have been frozen across Europe following the overthrow of the Assad regime. Approximately…

10 December 2024

IOM: At least 100 million Pakistanis want to come to Europe! – How many of them will stay in Greece?

According to a November 14 report by the International Organization for Migration, the South Asian country has risen to fifth…

1 December 2024

Thessaloniki Monument to Asia Minor Greeks Vandalised

A monument honoring Greeks from Pontus and Asia Minor in Thessaloniki has been vandalized and a metal sculpture stolen. Police…

23 November 2024

1964 Constantinople Greek Expulsions: Ecumenical Patriarch Opens Conference

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew opened a conference commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 1964 expulsion of thousands of Greeks from Constantinople.…

21 November 2024

Greek-British Actor Theo James Calls for Greater Support for Refugees Impacted by Climate Crisis

Greek-British actor Theo James, a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is urging global leaders at COP29 to include refugees in climate policies.…

12 November 2024

Christodoulides and Erdogan Discuss Cyprus, EU Relations Over Coffee in Budapest

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held an informal discussion in Budapest, focusing on the Cyprus issue…

8 November 2024

Four Migrants’ Bodies Recovered After Boat Sinks off Rhodes; Search and Rescue Operations Continue

Greek authorities have recovered the bodies of four migrants after their boat sank off Rhodes in the Aegean Sea. A…

7 November 2024

"No more than 50,000 migrants entered Greece this year": Minister says Greece could host more war refugees

Panagiotopoulos said on Wednesday, speaking to OpenTV, that no more than 50,000 refugees and migrants are estimated to have entered…

31 October 2024

The Old Man and the Aegean Sea

The highly successful Greek Film Festival 2024 in Sydney has finished with the premiere screening of The Aegean, a movie…

29 October 2024

Italy's Controversial Migration Plan Takes Shape

Italy's controversial plan to divert thousands of asylum seekers to Albania took a significant step forward on Wednesday as the…

17 October 2024

Greece Criticises EU Migration Policy as Global Displacement Grows

A Greek official criticized the outgoing European Commission for its failure to establish a cohesive migration policy, emphasizing that ongoing…

16 October 2024

Heraklion Municipality Launches Free Greek Language Program for Refugees and Migrants

The Municipality of Heraklion is launching a free Greek language program for adult refugees and migrants to support their integration…

15 October 2024

75 Migrants Rescued from Stranded Boat Near Crete

Greek authorities have rescued 75 migrants from a stranded boat near Crete, believed to have departed from Libya. The migrants…

11 October 2024

Cyprus: The 8 Syrians arrested for terrorism had all entered as political asylum seekers

Those arrested were taken to Nicosia and will be brought to Court for detention orders to be issued for questioning.…

10 October 2024

Migrant Arrivals in Crete Surge as Over 230 Reach Island from North Africa Over Weekend

Over the weekend, more than 230 migrants arrived on the Greek island of Crete from North Africa, highlighting a growing…

8 October 2024

Cyprus Becomes Safe Haven for Israelis and Lebanese Fleeing Conflict

As tensions escalate in Israel and Lebanon following Iranian missile attacks, Cyprus has emerged as a primary destination for those…

5 October 2024

Woman Found Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Greece's Kos Island

Greece's coastguard reported a tragic incident on Friday, recovering the body of a woman and rescuing 15 migrants after their…

27 September 2024

Mitsotakis Backs Lebanon Ceasefire as Israel Rejects Calls, Strikes Beirut

New York/Beirut - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has joined international calls for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon amidst escalating…

27 September 2024

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