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Mar 2026
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Migration Minister: Greece respects international law but is also obliged to protect its borders & citizens

On the returning migrants whose applications are rejected, he said the extension of detention is used when there is a lack of a better alternative

Watch video of Turkish coastguard trying to direct boat with illegal immigrants into Greek waters

The boat was eventually collected by the Turkish authorities

Eight asylum applicants arrested on Samos on charges of violence and arson

Τhey incited and participated in violent incidents against other foreigners living at the hot spot on the island

PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi

Mitsotakis underlined the importance of a program for the relocation of unaccompanied minors in Greece to other European countries

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