Th. Plevris: We will have more than 1,000 asylum revocations by June 2026
The Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris announced a significant increase in asylum revocations, saying that over 1,000 revocations are expected by June 2026.
Th. Plevris: Plans for return centers in Africa in collaboration with Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria
Greece is working with Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Austria to establish migrant return centers in third countries outside the EU, preferably in Africa, according to the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris.
Ministry of Immigration: Systematic re-examination of all international protection cases – 583 asylum revocations from 2021 to 2025
The Greek Ministry of Immigration reported 583 revocations of international protection status from 2021 to 2025, a significant increase from previous years.
Th. Plevris: Full investigation into the dismissal of the asylum application of a Turkish activist of Pontic descent
Greece's Migration Minister, Thanos Plevris, has called for a complete investigation into the rejection of an asylum application filed by a Turkish activist of Pontic descent after the case was denied by the appropriate asylum service.
Thanos Plevris on the shipwreck in Chios: The Coast Guard is not a reception committee; our enemy is the traffickers
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris emphasized that the Coast Guard is not merely a reception committee, but is tasked with combating human traffickers following a tragic shipwreck off Chios.
Th. Plevris: Information that parties and NGOs are trying to guide the testimonies of migrants in Chios
The Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, suggests that parties and NGOs are attempting to influence the testimonies of migrants hospitalized in Chios following a tragic accident, amidst criticisms from leftist parties regarding the actions of the Coast Guard during the incident.
Chios: Tsipras's attacks on Plevris and the government regarding the tragedy
Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the Mitsotakis government and Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris on social media for their handling of a tragic shipwreck off Chios, expressing both sorrow and anger while demanding full transparency in the investigation.
Fammelos for Chios: Plevris is a representative of Trumpism – The incident needs to be investigated
Sokratis Fammelos, the president of SYRIZA-PS, criticized Minister Thanos Plevris and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament regarding a violent incident in Chios, demanding an investigation due to serious questions surrounding the event.
Th. Plevris: Minimum duration of stay is 2 years for foreigners legally in the country
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris emphasized that a minimum stay of two years will apply to foreigners legally residing in Greece, while reiterating a strict policy against illegal entry.
Plevris: We are tightening the framework for traffickers, prison or return for those not entitled to asylum
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, announced a stricter immigration policy emphasizing penalties for traffickers and the return of individuals not eligible for asylum.
Clash in Parliament over the tragedy in Chios – Th. Plevris: The traffickers are solely responsible
A confrontation broke out in parliament regarding a tragic incident near Chios, with Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris emphasizing that the traffickers are to blame.
Confrontation in Parliament over the tragedy in Chios: 'I believe the coast guard, the opposition can believe the traffickers' said Plevris
The Greek Parliament witnessed a political clash regarding the recent tragedy in Chios, with Minister of Migration Thanos Plevris defending the coast guard's actions against the opposition's support for migrant traffickers.
Parliament: The amendment for the 2 temporary structures in Crete is being submitted
An amendment for the establishment of two temporary migrant facilities in Crete is expected to be presented to the Parliament soon.
Plevris to farmers: "After this meeting, we will now proceed with the implementation of the law"
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, discussed agricultural issues and the upcoming legal immigration bill in an interview, addressing farmer protests and political developments.
Dendias, Plevris, and Voridis in Parliament: The Immigration Minister's Comment on Meloni
A humorous exchange occurred in the Greek Parliament corridor involving Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris, and Makis Voridis.
Plevris: We are doing injustice to Karagkiozis when we compare him to Varoufakis
Greek Minister of Migration Thanos Plevris criticized opposition parties and launched a strong attack on Yanis Varoufakis, asserting that comparing the former minister to Karagkiozis is a disservice to the latter.