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ND vies for more support on migration, gets tangled up in football controversy

Migration was in the spotlight again on Tuesday, soon after the government received another reminder about the high level of dissatisfaction among voters about the way the issue is being addressed by New Democracy.

PM takes to stage in Davos as migration worries persist at home

As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to the international stage in Davos, the now familiar problem of dealing with refugee flows was troubling his government back home.

Study sheds light on different experiences, aspirations of new and long-term migrants

A new report by the think-tank diaNeosis has shed light on the views of Greece’s migrant population in the first comprehensive study of its kind.

PM trails switch in tax cuts, admits misstep in approach to migration

The interview Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis gave to Alpha TV on Thursday night was dominated by foreign policy issues but also included some new insight into the government’s fiscal plans for this year.

Population drops slightly in 2018 despite positive net migration flow

A report by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on population movements in Greece has shown that Greece’s population shrank by 0.2 percent year-on-year (YoY).

Asylum bill passes as SYRIZA turns up heat on Mitsotakis

The government’s attempt to overhaul Greece’s asylum system with the main aim of speeding up the returns of those not eligible for protection has been approved by Parliament but continues to stoke political controversy.

Parties gear up for clash over escalating migration challenge

In his first parliamentary question time as prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to be probed on Friday about the migration issue, which is fast becoming a burning political matter for his government.

ND unveils steps to address migration issue amid political pressure

Mindful of the potential political damage it could suffer if it is not deemed to be managing the migration situation adequately, the government has announced a range of measures aimed at showing that it is addressing the uptick in arrivals and deteriorating conditions at hotspots.

Is Greece facing a new migration crisis?

By: Georgia Nakou

On August 30, a flotilla of 13 inflatable boats carrying 547 migrants arrived on a beach on the north coast of the island of Lesvos. Photos showing rows of beached dinghies and lifejackets triggered memories of the height of the migrant crisis in 2015/2016, and sparked media headlines warning of new dangers.

Could Greece's immigration reforms have an impact on upcoming elections?

By: Georgia Nakou

Debate around a recent amendment to Greece’s Citizenship Code has prompted a flurry of claims linking the granting of Greek citizenship to upcoming electoral contests.