17:09
Greece on high alert after 6.1 earthquake strikes off Crete
Despite its strength, the impact of the earthquake has been limited.
Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says
Reuters
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for a new law that will impose stricter penalties on migrants who stay in the country after their asylum claims are rejected.
The law will also aim to speed up the process of sending these individuals back to their home countries.
Greece, which was a major entry point during the 2015-2016 migration crisis, is still dealing with the political and social challenges of migration. While overall migrant arrivals have dropped down 30% so far this year, there’s been a rise in sea crossings from Libya to islands like Crete and Gavdos through a new smuggling route.
The proposed law, which still needs parliament’s approval, comes as the EU looks to update its own rules to allow faster deportation of rejected asylum seekers to third countries considered safe.
Mitsotakis says the goal is to create a fairer and more efficient asylum system, while also protecting Greece’s borders and easing pressure on the country's resources.
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Energy
Greece’s DEPA to build €600 million gas-fired power plant in Larissa
Greek gas supplier DEPA Commercial has announced a €600 million agreement to construct a 792 MW gas-fired power plant in Larissa, aiming to boost energy supply, create jobs, and reduce electricity prices amid the country’s green transition.
23:52
Türkiye condemns Greek officials’ Pontus claims
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected recent statements by Greek authorities on the anniversary of the disputed “Pontus” claims, calling them unfounded and detached from historical facts.
15:32
Woman killed in bomb explosion in Thessaloniki, Greece
A 38-year-old woman died early Saturday in Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying detonated before she could place it outside a bank, according to Greek police.
16:00
Greece to install remote train control systems by September
Greece plans to equip its railways with remote control systems and real-time tracking by September, aiming to improve safety after the country’s deadliest train disaster.
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