Last refugee flight from Greek Islands lands in Germany
The last flight carrying recognized refugees from the Greek Islands landed in Germany on Thursday, April 22. On board were 103 people, including several children.
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More migrants are leaving than arriving, says Greek minister
Greece's migration minister, Notis Mitarakis, has announced that more migrants are now leaving the country than arriving. He has also said that flows of people to the Aegean Islands have decreased significantly.
Franck's story: 'I was granted refugee status but I'm still stuck in this camp'
Franck and his wife, originally from the DRC, were granted refugee status in Greece on March 1. Yet, due to a lack of work and integration, the family is still stuck in the camp on the Greek island of Samos, with no prospects for the future. "We feel we have been abandoned to our sad fate," says Franck.
Aid groups criticize completion of refugee resettlement flights from Greece to Germany
After the final relocation flight with refugees from Greek camps landed in Germany this week, German aid organizations criticized the end to resettlement from Lesbos and demanded an extension. Since April 2020, Germany has taken in a total of 2,662 people from the Greek Aegean Islands.
Protests over Kurdish migrant's death in Greek detention camp
Migrants in a detention center in Corinth have staged protests after a man in the camp reportedly committed suicide at the weekend. InfoMigrants received messages on Saturday confirming the man's death.
Turkey migration deal a 'stain on EU rights record'
It’s been five years since the EU announced a migration deal with Turkey that many NGOs have said amounts to the bloc outsourcing its migration management.
Greece: Refugee children lack access to education, NGOs say
Refugee children in Greece have long lacked access to public education, and the coronavirus pandemic has made things even worse, according to a letter published by 33 organizations. They are demanding immediate action from Greek und EU authorities.
197 refugees transferred from Greece to Germany
Almost 200 refugees were flown from Greece to Germany this week. This brings the total number of refugees transfers since April of last year to 2,151.
Greek authorities accused of 'criminally abandoning' migrants
The government of Greece has been accused of the "criminal abandonment" of asylum seekers in Athens and other areas of the country after suddenly and unexpectedly shutting down a housing program.
Two flights with 58 migrant families from Greece arrive in Germany
Close to 300 refugees and migrants were flown to Germany from Greece this week -- around half of them minors. These two latest flights bring the total number of vulnerable people Germany has taken in from the Greek Aegean Islands since April 2020 to nearly 2,000.
Lesbos: Pregnant Afghan migrant released from hospital after self-immolation
A heavily pregnant Afghan asylum seeker was released from hospital after setting fire to herself at a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Sunday. She was reported to have mental health issues, while the suicide attempt was blamed on a "misunderstanding."
Relocated: 116 refugees arrive in Germany from Greece
116 refugees who had been living in Greek camps flew into the German city of Hanover on Wednesday, February 17. The group was composed of 53 adults and 63 children.