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By order of the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, the man’s lawful residence status was revoked and a deportation order was issued without a deadline for voluntary departure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

Plevris on the revolt in the structure of Serres: They are reacting because they now understand the new reality for those who are not refugees

Criminal offences within the structures only aggravates their position and speeds up the deportation process, stresses the Minister of Immigration and Asylum

Plevris: No tolerance for adults illegal immigrants who declare themselves minors when they enter Greece

In the 104 cases examined so far, 60% were found to be adults while they had falsely declared to be minors - A significant number of illegal immigrants refused to submit to the examinations, so they were automatically classified as adults

First return flight of Syrian asylum seekers from Athens to Damascus after 14 years

Several EU Member States are reviewing their policies, citing the gradual stabilisation of the situation in Syria

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