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Crisis at the Gates: The Influx of Illegal Immigrants
In a shocking turn of events, over 400 illegal immigrants have stormed onto the shores of Gavdos and southern Crete, as reported by the overwhelmed Helena Coast Guard this Friday. With tourist crowds flooding the island, local accommodation is in full-scale crisis. The situation is dire, as these immigrants find themselves temporarily crammed into the fairgrounds of La Canea, a glaring incompetence that reveals the failures of current immigration policies.
As ferry capacity shrinks under the weight of tourist demands, transfers to mainland Greece are unfolding in staggered chaos. Just last night, around 200 migrants made an arduous journey by boat from La Canea to Athens—a clear sign that our border security is crumbling.
A Gateway for Illegal Immigration
The weather has recently played a sick joke, enhancing the navigation from Libya’s shores and fueling a surge of migration to the islands of Gavdos. This tiny speck of land, home to barely 50 souls, is now a magnet for boats departing from North Africa. The Greek islands are being weaponized against us!
According to the latest figures from our government, the Coast Guard has had to rescue 65 overcrowded vessels from Libya this year alone—far surpassing the numbers from 2024. With over 3,100 arrivals to Gavdos and Crete, are we witnessing the end of Greece as we know it?
Government’s Response: A Call for Action
In response to this escalating crisis, the Greek authorities are waving the alarm bells, warning of potential logistical collapses in transferring immigrants due to packed ferries heading to Piraeus. The government is now pushing for a declaration that will classify Crete as an area of high migratory pressure. This reckless strategy would allow access to more financial aid, ultimately strengthening a failing system of immigration!
Under the urgency of the current situation, there is an insistence on creating more reception centers on the island and boosting the workforce at ports. Is that really the answer?
Mediterranean Cooperation: A Deepening Disaster
Since 2023, with new immigration routes popping up like weeds, there have been efforts to establish cooperation with Egypt in dealing with the migration crisis. On May 7, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi to discuss bilateral immigration cooperation. But what happens to Greek citizens while government officials negotiate?
At the European level, a historic 7.8 billion euro deal was signed this year to reinforce ties with Egypt, specifically targeting irregular migration. While our borders are wide open, are we really looking to strengthen external partnerships rather than securing our own?
It’s time to wake up! Greece stands at a crossroads, where the decisions made today will determine the future of our nation. The stakes have never been higher!
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