Dimitris Avramopoulos
Greece
Who Will Be New Democracy's Next Leader?
Following Antonis Samaras's resignation as New Democracy party president after the victory of the NO vote, which Samaras and the party vehemently opposed, questions arise over who will take over the party's reigns.
The leadership currently lies in the hands Evangelos Meimarakis, President...
Europe
Dimitris Avramopoulos and Ban Ki Moon Discuss Migration Issues
European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos on Thursday had a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, presenting the European Commission's proposal for the relocation of refugees from third countries within the EU.
Avramopoulos...
Greece
Greek Govt Meeting on Migration with European Commissioner Avramopoulos
In a meeting with European Commissioner for Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos at the Shipping Ministry on Tuesday, the Greek government asked for an immediate disbursement of EU funds to help cope with increased migration flows.
The Greek government asked for the immediate...
Greece
Greek Foreign Minister to Participate in EU Foreign Affairs Council
Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will be in Brussels on Monday, May 18, to participate in an EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting, according to a Greek Foreign Ministry announcement.
The FAC proceedings will begin with a joint working breakfast of...
Europe
European Commission Takes Measures to Tackle Migration, Actions Against Human Smugglers
The European Commission is planning to take a series of measures in order to deal with illegal migration and take strong actions against human smugglers.
Ii is estimated that in the first four months of 2015, almost 2,000 people lost their...
Greece
EU Leaders Consider Drastic Measures to Save Migrants in the Mediterranean
European Union member-states' leaders are considering ways to double the financial sources they could use in order to prevent tragedies in the Mediterranean Sea and save the lives of thousands of migrants who are trying to reach Europe. Moreover,...
Greece
Greece Asks EC for Emergency Funds to Tackle Flood of Refugees
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is in continuous communication with the European Commissioner on Immigration issues and with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy over the issue of the recent flood of refugees and...
Greece
Tsipras-Avramopoulos Meeting: Changes in EU Migration Policy
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos on Tuesday had a meeting at Maximos Mansion, with their statements reflecting a convergence of views on changes over EU migration policy.
The main...
Greece
Migrant-Trafficking Ring Uncovered with Europol Assistance, 16 Arrests
Greek and European authorities announced on Tuesday that a migrant-trafficking ring bringing mainly Syrian irregular migrants to Greece via Turkey had been uncovered with the assistance and support of Europol, leading to 16 arrests. Based on their investigation,...
Greece
Dimitris Avramopoulos Resigns as ND Deputy Leader
Greece’s EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos resigned as New Democracy (ND) vice-president on Sunday.
Dimitris Avramopoulos said, “It is time to bridge the faction’s generations.” He added that he would continue to focus on European...