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Plevris from Rome: Tolerance policies on migration belong to the past

The Minister of Migration and Asylum took part in a four-party meeting in the Italian capital with Italy, Spain and Pakistan to address illegal migration and strengthen cooperation on returns

Asylum revoked for 33 migrants in two weeks – Order by Thanos Plevris for the re-examination of hundreds of cases

In 2025 alone, 196 revocations were recorded, a number that far exceeds the total for the entire seven-year period 2013–2020

Plevris: The defense of the Moroccan for the tragedy in Chios was undertaken by an NGO lawyer, I would expect him to do it for his victims

"When I have a report from the Coast Guard, should I not rely on their information and say that I believe them?" asked the Minister of Immigration and Asylum

Thanos Plevris: We are tightening the framework for smugglers – Prison or voluntary return for those not entitled to asylum

“We consciously believe that a tough migration policy, combined with diplomacy and border protection, delivers results,” said the Minister 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By order of the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, the man’s lawful residence status was revoked and a deportation order was issued without a deadline for voluntary departure

Plevris: No legalization process for undocumented migrants – The State has already provided all possible options

The last opportunity was the law concerning the three-year requirement; from now on, there will be no other,” stated the Minister of Migration and Asylum

Outstanding Dublin III cases for the potential return of thousands of migrants from Europe to Greece are being wiped clean – What the agreement provides

European “clean slate” plan for old cases – Return backlogs to Greece are erased up to the start of the new Pact – What changes after 12 June 2026 and Germany’s role

Plevris: We are discussing with Germany the creation of a “return center” for illegal migrants on African soil

“If these centers are outside the European continent, they act as a deterrent for migrants,” he noted

Plevris to illegal immigrants: Request that to go home, cause otherwise you will both be imprisoned and deported

Post by the Minister of Migration following the three-year prison sentence of the 30 migrants who attempted to escape from the Sintiki facility

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