Plevris-Dobbrindt Clash Over Refugees: Greece Says NO to Secondary Migration
Athens blocks refugee returns from Germany as the EU prepares for stricter Dublin rules in 2026.
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Greece Rejects Refugee Returns from Germany
Greece Rejects Refugee Returns from Germany
Greek Immigration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis told Skai news channel that accepting such returns is “out of the question” given Greece’s position as the EU’s second-highest host of refugees per capita, after Cyprus. “As long as there is no fair distribution of burdens within the European Union, Greece will not accept any returns,” Voridis stated, emphasizing that returns would not address the broader migration issue.
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Germany Launches Program to Repatriate Refugees to Greece
Germany Launches Program to Repatriate Refugees to Greece
The program will initially allow voluntary participation, but it also aims to enforce mandatory returns for specific groups. Individuals eligible for this program must be between the ages of 19 and 49 and possess the capability to work.
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Germany to Launch Program Returning Refugees to Greece
Germany to Launch Program Returning Refugees to Greece
The program will initially operate on a voluntary basis but will eventually include mandatory returns. It primarily focuses on individuals aged between 19 and 49 who are capable of working.
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Greek coastguard implicated in migrant deaths, BBC reports; gov’t rejects allegations
Greek coastguard implicated in migrant deaths, BBC reports; gov’t rejects allegations
The nine were reportedly among more than 40 people alleged to have died as a result of being forced out of Greek territorial waters or taken back out to sea after reaching the islands.
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Kairidis: Returning those denied asylum home a condition for the international protection of refugees
Kairidis: Returning those denied asylum home a condition for the international protection of refugees
More specifically, Kairides noted, "the Council of Ministers of the EU on Migration is being held today in Luxembourg. Last night, as soon as I arrived, I met with the group of the European People's Party, to which the New Democracy belongs, and which consists of my counterparts from the rest of Europe and the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas.
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EU Commissioner urges full investigation into alleged migrants’ pushback in Greec
EU Commissioner urges full investigation into alleged migrants’ pushback in Greec
The European Commission has called on Greek authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into fresh allegations of illegal migrant deportations, stated Ylva Johansson, the EU’s Home Affairs Commissioner, on Monday.
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14% of refugees in Greece have university studies
14% of refugees in Greece have university studies
Of the total of 8,126 adults voluntarily registered in both phases, 75% were men and 25% women, 67% asylum seekers and 33% recognised refugees.
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ATHENS: Ukrainian refugees have free public transportation for 90 days
ATHENS: Ukrainian refugees have free public transportation for 90 days
ATHENS: Ukrainian refugees now residing in Attica region can board buses, trolleys, metro and trams free of charge for 90 days
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Greece took in more than 7,700 Ukrainian refugees in April
Greece took in more than 7,700 Ukrainian refugees in April
A total of 7,759 refugees fled the war in Ukraine for Greece last month and 20% of them were below the age of 18
