Illegal immigration: With the “Evros recipe” in the Libyan Sea – The second smuggling route to Crete is being sealed
Caravans of 7,044 illegal immigrants since the beginning of the year, 95% are men aged 18-35, 98% are not entitled to asylum - Mitsotakis secured EU support like in Thrace in 2020
Berlin cuts funding to NGOs active in the Mediterranean for illegal immigrants
"Germany, however, remains committed to humanitarianism, but the Foreign Ministry's funds are not intended for this use," said Johann Wadefull, defending his decision - Strong reactions
Hellenic Navy frigates south of Crete to counter human traffickers
The frigate HS Themistocles, which is participating in the European operation “Irini,” is also present in the wider area