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Greece announces funding and migration management measures for Leros and Kos
Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanasis Plevris, has announced a series of measures and funding allocations for the islands of Leros and Kos to address the impact of migration and local infrastructure needs.
In Leros, 18 million euros have been allocated for various projects, including approximately 6 million euros to combat water scarcity through the construction of two modern desalination units. To improve local security and daily life, the Minister announced restrictions on the hours migrants can spend outside the Closed Controlled Facility, a move requested by local authorities. Additionally, contracts for temporary private-law employees will be renewed to ensure the facility's operation.
In Kos, the Minister inaugurated three new sports domes with a total funding of 1.7 million euros from the Solidarity Fund. He also noted that infrastructure projects exceeding 10 million euros have been approved to support the local community.
To decompress the migration facilities on both islands before winter, the government will utilize charter flights to repatriate individuals whose asylum requests have been rejected. The Minister also highlighted that voluntary returns, supported by financial incentives, have already exceeded 6,000 individuals.
Entities
Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum · Kos · Leros · Thanasis Plevris · Timotheos Kottakis
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 6 million euros are designated for two desalination units in Leros. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Infrastructure projects in Kos exceeding 10 million euros have been approved. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Charter flights will be used to return individuals whose asylum requests were rejected. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] 18 million euros have been allocated for projects in Leros. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The exit hours for residents of the Leros Closed Controlled Facility will be restricted. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thanasis Plevris is the Minister of Migration and Asylum. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 6,000 returns have already taken place. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Three new sports domes were inaugurated in Kos with 1.7 million euros in funding. myportal.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsbomb.gr