
UNHCR Warns Greece Over Asylum Suspension Plan
“Greece has a long-standing tradition of offering protection to people fleeing war and persecution. That tradition must be upheld,” the agency stated.
“Greece has a long-standing tradition of offering protection to people fleeing war and persecution. That tradition must be upheld,” the agency stated.
The American-based multinational investment bank upgraded its target prices for the country’s systemic banks, suggesting a substantial margin of increase ranging between 9% and 23%.
Sweets and beverages became more expensive due to soaring global cocoa and coffee prices, while cooler-than-usual weather in 2025 drove up fruit and vegetable costs.
ELSTAT reported that employment rose to 4,346,499 individuals, reflecting an increase of 86,787 people (2.0%) compared to May 2024
Migrant arrivals in Crete rose 179% compared to the same period last year, she noted. Between January 1 and June 5, 5,083 migrants landed in Crete – more than all of 2024.
In response to a pointed question from Zoi Konstantopoulou, leader of the opposition party Plefsi Eleftherias, Gerapetritis emphasised that Greece is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to bring peace to the region.