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Thanos Plevris: "Greece fully supports Cyprus"

Published March 5, 2026, 14:09
Thanos Plevris: "Greece fully supports Cyprus"

The Minister of Migration and Asylum of Greece, Thanos Plevris, stated that Greece fully supports Cyprus, arriving at the Council of Interior Affairs of the EU in Brussels. The Council is discussing the crisis in Iran and its potential impact on migration flows. Mr. Plevris emphasized the importance of increasing returns to combat illegal migration and the need to send a clear message that Europe is not an attractive place for those who do not qualify for asylum. The minister stated that Greece is close to implementing the Pact and that its smooth functioning requires the regulation of returns, with an emphasis on "Return hubs", which are a priority for Greece. Greece is preparing for the implementation of the Pact, but its effective operation depends on the organization of returns.