From Leros, the prime minister framed migration as a security issue and defended new asylum legislation that criminalizes illegal stays and tightens NGO oversight, as New Democracy works to hold voters drawn to harder line rivals ahead of the next election

Greece ranks fourth among OECD countries in terms of the return rate of its own citizens.

The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation to curb irregular migration and expand legal migration pathways as Greece reports falling sea arrivals and higher returns

Reports identify the eastern Med country as one of the world's fastest-rising destinations for affluent investors - wealth migration - backed by political stability, tax incentives and strong demand for residency and luxury real estate

"In Tirana, fortunately, the gatherings remain massive, despite the fact that local media are doing everything they can to suppress and downplay the true scale of the uprising"

Proposed temporary reception facility near Heraklion faces local opposition as Crete remains under growing migration pressure from arrivals disembarking from eastern Libya

Athens presses eastern Libya’s Haftar administration to curb migrant departures to Crete as arrivals surge and regional tensions mount.

The new framework introduces stricter border screening, faster asylum procedures, stronger return mechanisms and a solidarity system among EU member states, with Greece adapting its legislation to the new rules.

Government pushes ahead with migration and asylum reforms amid rising irregular arrivals from North Africa, while opposition parties reject the legislation and PASOK votes present

Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis says new construction will begin within days to close gaps along the frontier with Turkey in the Thrace province, as Athens wants to strengthen border security infrastructure and surveillance

Greece warns of tougher migration measures after a sharp rise in arrivals on Crete, signaling shift in border pressure routes.

Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta agreed to deepen coordination on migration and Middle East security, aiming to prevent a crisis similar to the large-scale influx seen in 2015

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The European Union is increasing financial support for frontline member states such as Spain and Greece through its migration and asylum fund, as both countries continue to face sustained pressure on their border and reception systems.

The four Mediterranean EU states agreed on closer coordination to manage potential migration pressures linked to Middle East instability, stressing border protection, legal compliance and stronger European cooperation to prevent a repeat of past crises

Germany remains the primary destination for people born abroad, hosting 18 million foreign-born residents, 72% of whom are of working age.

The Greek government highlights intensified efforts by coast guard personnel in Crete to manage migration flows across challenging open-sea routes, while strengthening cooperation with Libya and reinforcing maritime security operations and port oversight.

The Minister noted that the region is being reinforced with additional Coast Guard personnel and a higher concentration of vessels than elsewhere, due to migration pressures.