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PM denies asylum-seeker pushbacks, argues Covid-19 under control A wide-ranging interview with Christiane Amanpour gave Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis the opportunity to lay out his government’s position on a number of key issues, including the ongoing tension with Turkey, migration policy, and recent developments on the Covid-19 front.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Clash over refugees in central Athens prompts warnings of far-right resurgence The controversial removal of refugees from temporary accommodation has caused tensions in the centre of Athens, as evicted families sheltering in a square became the focus of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Release of refugees creates new difficulties for minister The government’s handling of the migration issue is coming under scrutiny again after hundreds of asylum seekers gathered in public spaces in Athens after being told they could leave the refugee camps on the Aegean islands.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Refugee housing deadline puts spotlight back on migration policy As the headlines in Greece continue to be dominated by the government’s response to the pandemic and its economic implications, New Democracy’s handling of other issues is starting to come under fire once again.
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PoliticsGreek Politics Coronavirus outbreaks highlight limited progress in disbanding hotspots for migrants While Greek government officials are beginning to express reserved optimism over the success of the lockdown measures in controlling the spread of coronavirus among the general population, a handful of confirmed cases in migrant housing facilities have highlighted the risk posed by crowded living conditions in the camps.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Athens on lookout as Ankara ramps up rhetoric and activity Greece feels that over the last few days there has been a notable increase in Turkey aggressiveness, both in words and actions, putting Athens on alert.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
PM briefs EU leaders on migration stance as Turkey tries to pin blame on Greece Greece is concerned about Ankara's tactic to distinguish Greece from the rest of the European Union on the refugee issue.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Mitsotakis enjoys growing popular backing at home, as efforts intensify to defuse border crisis As skirmishes between migrants, Greek and Turkish border forces continue, this week kicks off with heightened diplomatic activity on all sides in pursuit of a solution.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Poll suggests broad support for border closure, continued concern about islands The first major opinion poll published since the closure of Greek-Turkish border crossings appears to back up the sense that there is strong support for the government’s decision across the political spectrum.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Broad consensus on border action holds, but concerns emerge over use of force and press intimidation Calls for a council of Greek political leaders in recent days have revealed the degree of unity behind the government’s handling of the crisis at the Turkish border, while disagreements persist over how to address the migration issue as a whole.