Plevris: “We will proceed with the structure in Heraklion” – Migration pressure and new European hard line
19,000–20,000 arrivals in Crete in 2025, 500,000 migrants in Libya, and plans for new facilities and faster asylum processing
19,000–20,000 arrivals in Crete in 2025, 500,000 migrants in Libya, and plans for new facilities and faster asylum processing
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris defends Greek involvement in migrant return centers despite international criticism and legal concerns.
Minister Thanos Plevris highlights Greece’s proactive approach to controlling illegal flows and managing migrant returns abroad
Athens blocks refugee returns from Germany as the EU prepares for stricter Dublin rules in 2026.
Demographics threaten jobs, growth, and pensions – Migration and Plevris’ policies become imperative
With up to 50% reductions in housing, food, and financial aid, the Greek government reallocates funds to professional training and integration programs for asylum seekers
Significant drop in migration flows following asylum suspension legislation
“Since the day we passed the amendment, about 20 days ago, the total number of arrivals has been under 800, whereas before the amendment we were seeing over 800 arrivals daily,” Plevris stated.