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Somali Sentenced to Life in Greece for Trafficking Wins Appeal
A Somali migrant sentenced to 142 years in prison in Greece for human trafficking has had his sentence overturned after receiving legal support from EU lawmakers. Mohammed Hanad Abdi received the verdict after his capture off the coast of...
Greece
Greek Officials Looking to Provide More Migrant Housing
The Greek cabinet for immigration is looking to provide more housing for the 57,000 migrants and refugees currently residing in Greece, an official says according to reports.
Until now there are apartments or hotel rooms providing lodging for fewer than...
Greece
Greek Migration Ministry: '1,000 Migrants and Refugees Will Leave from the Aegean Islands'
It was estimated that 57,034 identified refugees and migrants were on the Greek territory on Wednesday while 119 new arrivals were reported in the last 24 hours.
According to the Refugee Crisis Management Coordination Body's figures, 22,250 of the refugees...