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Mediterranean countries are putting pressure on the EU

In order to curb migration, the EU should “deepen” agreements with countries of origin. This is what those bordering the Mediterranean are demanding. The countries bordering the Mediterranean are putting pressure on the EU to curb migration. Government members from five countries have called on the EU to “deepen” its agreements with important countries of […]

Corruption scandal in Greece – details

Opposition politicians in Greece are demanding answers from the authorities regarding information about fraud involving 2.5 billion euros in EU funds allegedly provided to only 10 companies. Opposition parties say the country’s centre-right government led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been “completely exposed”. Politico recently reported that European and Greek authorities are investigating possible […]

A Greek island offers luxury accommodation at discounted prices in an idyllic setting. The island was the setting for the 1964 film Zorba the Greek

An island in Greece has captured the hearts of tourists, offering them luxurious accommodation at surprisingly low costs and unforgettable landscapes. Moreover, the island has a special “air” after the famous movie “Zorba the Greek” was “shot” there 60 years ago. The Greek island is renowned for its affordable luxury accommodation, fine sandy beaches and […]

Chairman Lin Hongdao plays a key role in Paris Olympic torch relay

During the exchange of the torch, Professor Dionyssis Gangas, adviser to the president of the International Olympic Academy (IOA), passed it to Chairman Lin Hongdao. (Provided by the Chinese Olympics) The Paris Olympic flame was lit yesterday in Olympia, Greece, and a 10-day flame procession began in Greece today that Lin Hongdao, the chairman of […]

Entry ban for Greece’s ex-minister Varoufakis

Entry ban or activity ban? The former finance minister of Greece was excluded from the Palestine Congress in Berlin by German authorities. That happened. In connection with the controversial Palestine Congress in Berlin, the German authorities have also imposed an entry ban on the former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis. “In order to prevent anti-Semitic […]

EU agrees on asylum reform – this is how the press in Europe reacts

European press reviews “No one likes the controversial asylum reform” Updated on April 11, 2024 – 11:49 a.m. Reading time: 3 min. Europe: After years of discussion, the reform of European asylum law has been finalized. (Source: reuters) After years of discussion, the reform of European asylum law has been finalized. This is how the […]

Stricter EU asylum rules: exchange of blows in the European Parliament

The EU Parliament votes on stricter asylum rules. The previous debate was heated. The outcome is still unclear. The European Parliament has controversially discussed the planned tightening of European asylum rules. Leading European MPs admitted deficiencies in the legislative package on Wednesday before the crucial plenary vote in Brussels. However, a better compromise was not […]

EU Parliament votes for stricter rules

For years, asylum reform was the bone of contention in the EU. Now the vote in the European Parliament became another nail-biter. Easier deportations and more border protection: After years of discussions, members of the European Parliament in Brussels voted to tighten EU asylum law. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) then announced that she […]

EU Parliament votes for asylum reform: What will change?

The EU Parliament has cleared the way for stricter rules in asylum law. What does this mean for migration to Germany? There has been a dispute over European asylum law for years – now the EU Parliament has voted for the controversial reform. In particular, there are plans to deal much more harshly with people […]