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Greece
German Journalist Arrested for Trespassing the Greek Borders Chasing a Story
A German journalist was arrested together with a group of immigrants as he illegally crossed Greece's northern borders in order to collect information for a story about the influx of immigrants through Turkey to Greece.
The 25-year-old reporter was arrested...
Europe
Schengen Biannual ‘Check-up’ Shows Immigrants Crossing Mostly at Greek-Turkish Border
Schengen works, and works well, according to Cecilia Malmstrom, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs. During the presentation of the first report of the Executive in Brussels on the state of health of the Treaty about the free movement of...
Europe
President of French Office for Immigration Supports Wall Construction at Greek-Turkish Borders
The new president of the French Office for Immigration, Arno Klarsfeld, said during a TV interview that the EU should show "common sense" and proceed with the construction of 130-kilometre long wall at the Greek-Turkish borders.
Klarsfeld compared the wall...
Greece
Anti-Immigrant Barrier to be Put Up Along Evros Borders
“Problems with illegal immigrants are well known, but I must stress that this is the first time a comprehensive plan is being forwarded, aiming at restraining and managing their flow” said Deputy Minister for Citizen Protection Mr. Michalis Othonas.
The...