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Greece
Gov't to Establish Permanent Migrant Camps All Over Greece
The Greek government is planning to establish permanent camps that can accommodate up to 1,000 migrants and refugees all over Greece.
According to a government official who spoke to Reuters, the aim is to decongest the northeastern Aegean islands that...
Greece
Greek Migration Minister: Refugee Flows from Turkey Manageable
Greece's Deputy Migration Minister Yiannis Mouzalas stated on Friday that the migrant flows from Turkey are manageable and that Ankara still honors its agreement with the European Union on stemming refugee flows.
His statement came after Greek government concerns over...
Greece
Migrant Flows to Greek Islands Increase 76%
The flow of migrants to the Greek islands from Turkey has increased by 76%, after disputes between Ankara and Europe, following the failed coup attempt. The number of stranded asylum seekers coming from the Turkish shores to the northeast...
Greece
Greek Coast Guard Rescues 61 Migrants Off Kos Island
Hellenic Coast Guard officers rescued 61 migrants off the island of Kos on Tuesday and arrested two suspected traffickers.
A boat carrying migrants was seen sinking close to the island shore early Tuesday morning, and authorities were notified. A coast...
Greece
Austrians Choose Greece as Top Holiday Destination
Austrians are choosing Greece as their top holiday destination this year, according to TUI, the country's largest travel agency.
At the same time, TUI shows a drop in demand for holidays in Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia, because of increased terrorist attacks...
Greece
An Alternative Greek Island Holiday: Unforgettable Scooter Rides
One of the best ways to explore the islands of Greece is by scooter. For around 15 euros a day you can go where you want, when you want and visit intimate and remote destinations off the beaten path...
Crime
Ben Needham Investigation Gets New Leads With 114 Calls Made to TV Show
British detectives are in Greece investigating the disappearance of missing toddler Ben Needham, who went missing when aged 21 months, while his parents were on the isle of Kos in Greece in 1991. The officers appeared on the popular...
Greece
Only 386 Refugees Deported to Turkey From Greece
There is concern in Brussels that the number of refugees Greek authorities have deported to Turkey per the EU-Ankara deal is below expectations.
Specifically, after the European Union-Turkey agreement went into effect on March 20, only 386 refugees have been...
Europe
British Police Fly to Kos in Search for New Witnesses on Ben Needham Case
A team of British police officers are heading to Kos in search for new witnesses that will assist in the case of Ben Needham -- a toddler who went missing almost 25 years ago.
Ben Needham was 21 months old...
Business
Ryan Air to Cut Summer Flights to Greece 2 Months Early, Criticizes Tourism Dep Min
Ryan Air is cutting summer season flights to Greece two months early because the Greek government has not answered to his proposals, said the low cost airline Chief Commercial Officer David O'Brien.
O'Brien spoke to the Sunday edition of Greek...