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An illegal mosque in Agios Panteleimonas was sealed; a Bangladeshi man with a residence permit was arrested and is being deported

This development falls within the framework of the policy implemented following relevant legislative interventions by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum

Plevris announced a “sweep” operation to identify and close all illegal mosques in Athens

What happened in Agios Nikolaos will happen everywhere, those involved will be deported, the Minister of Immigration and Asylum said in Parliament

Bangladeshi man arrested for operating an illegal mosque in Athens to be deported – His residence permit also revoked

By order of the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, the man’s lawful residence status was revoked and a deportation order was issued without a deadline for voluntary departure