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Migration flows have dropped by 50% – The new strict doctrine and its results

Minister Thanos Plevris expressed optimism that the firm application of the new migration policy will soon lead to an increase in voluntary departures of migrants who are not eligible for asylum

Illegal Migration: The new Doctrine in Parliament today – The Stop to boat arrivals with 5 Key Measures

Three years in prison without suspension and a €10,000 fine for those who refuse to leave – Automatic legalization after seven years of residence in Greece is abolished – Suspension of asylum applications – Medical age checks for declared minors

Parliament: The amendment on immigration was passed with 177 “yes” votes

"No" to the amendment voted 74 MPs and 42 chose "present" - Reactions from the opposition

New migration measures to Be voted on today – Imprisonment for those denied asylum, opposition reacts

The Ministry of Migration's amendment includes detention or deportation for illegal migrants—Plevris calls the influx from North Africa a “migrant invasion of Europe.” PASOK to vote “present,” while SYRIZA, KKE, Plefsi, and New Left vote against

Plevris: We are moving to drastically reduce the benefits of asylum seekers – 5 years in prison for those whose applications are rejected

The asylum seeker explained that the Migration Ministry is not a hotel—he applied for asylum, receives food and shelter, a €75 monthly allowance, and, if granted asylum, he will be entitled to further benefits

Six-month record in Britain for migrant arrivals – 20,000 since the beginning of the year

Prime Minister Kir Starmer is under pressure to tackle the problem and has pledged to "crush the gangs" of traffickers

Eurostat: 7% increase in grants of protection status to asylum seekers in 2024

The largest numbers of people granted protection status were recorded in Germany (150,500, 34% of the EU total), France (65,230, 15%) and Spain (50,915, 12%).

Turkey: Designated as a safe third country for asylum seekers, according to a Joint Ministerial Decision

The EIA was issued following a decision of the Council of State and will allow the immediate rejection of asylum applications - The Ministry of Immigration says that the main priority is the return of those who remain in the country illegally

Albania: An Italian ship with 49 asylum seekers arrived at the Albanian port of Schengen

The 49 asylum seekers are mainly from Egypt, Bangladesh and Gambia

Syria: The fall of Assad changes the landscape for asylum seekers

How the Asylum Service will manage applications from now on

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