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2025-07-14 20:35:56
Last week, on July 9th, the Greek government passed a law suspending the processing of asylum applications submitted by people who arrived illegally in Greece from North Africa. The new rules have been implemented for three months. An expedited deportation of migrants from Libya was also announced. These decisions are a response to the dramatically worsening migration situation. Crete, along with the small island of Gavdos, has been grappling with a growing problem of illegal immigrants for over two years. However, in recent weeks, the scale of migration has reached unprecedented levels, and the situation, previously unchecked, has now become alarming. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: "The Greek government is sending a message... the crossing to Greece is closed and is letting all smugglers and their potential clients know that the money they are spending is completely wasted."
Greek frigate Psara
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In the first half of 2025, approximately 9,200 arrivals were recorded, a 350% increase compared to the same period in 2024. More than 7,300 people have arrived from Libya alone, including 2,711 arrivals from July 4 to 10. The remaining migrants come from Sudan, Egypt, and Bangladesh. Last weekend, around 2,000 people arrived, and last Wednesday, the Greek Coast Guard rescued another 520. Dramatic incidents of migrants jumping from overcrowded boats before reaching the islands have also been reported.
The constantly growing influx of migrants places a huge burden on the island, its infrastructure, and local communities. The island lacks the capacity to provide temporary accommodation and find subsequent accommodation for migrants. Local communities in Crete also refuse to accept illegal immigrants into their territories. Local political infighting, combined with local political infighting, leaves the regional administration unable to cope with the constant influx. Needless to say, the Crete Region also lacks the funds and staff to cope with this difficult situation. A new idea from the government in Athens is to establish a permanent, closed structure for migrants in Crete, where migrant identification would be carried out. After this process, these individuals would be transferred to the mainland. However, this solution is strongly opposed by local governments and the tourism industry, which fears the impact the problem of illegal immigrants would have on the future of the tourist season.
To stem the influx of new arrivals, a decision was made to send two frigates to Libyan territorial waters and reinforce the Coast Guard units patrolling the area around Crete. Furthermore, the Greek Navy and Coast Guard have developed a plan for a naval blockade of eastern Libya, particularly the port of Tobruk, aimed at cracking down on the smuggling networks responsible for bringing thousands of migrants to Greece. The order to initiate the naval blockade will depend on the level of new migrant arrivals in the coming days. The port of Tobruk is currently under full surveillance from the air and space. Drones and satellites record everything that happens 24/7. Both Greek and European authorities have full knowledge of the smugglers' activities and routes, allowing for real-time monitoring of the situation via the Copernicus system.
Based on the testimonies of those who have already arrived in Greece, it has been established that Turkey also continues to play a significant role in the illegal transfer of migrants. Citizens of Pakistan and Bangladesh travel through Turkey to Egypt, where they are intercepted by a smuggling network operating in Tobruk. These individuals stay in Egypt for several months, finding employment there to earn money to support themselves and pay for their illegal journey to Greece. Currently, they must budget at least €5,000 for the entire trip, although the cost can be higher depending on the type of boat.
This testimony confirms the words of political scientist Konstantinos Balomenos, who says that Turkey and Libya are exploiting migration as part of hybrid actions directed against Greece. To defend against such actions, Greece must use deterrent measures to stem migration flows.
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Wróciłam z południa Krety i jakoś nikt nie dopłynął przez kilka dni… a wypatrywałam
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Robert Wiejek wakacje
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Monika Krupowicz to że czegoś/kogoś nie widzisz nie oznacza że tego nie ma.
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Monika Krupowicz porownaniu do poprzednich lat widać. I to bardzo...
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Monika Krupowicz aha
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Monika Krupowicz https://pl.euronews.com/2025/07/09/grecja-spia-na-betonie-kryzys-migracyjny-na-krecie
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Monika - super domyślamy się, że pod swoim nadzorem miałaś całe południowe wybrzeże Krety.
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CRETE - Kreta nie widziałem Gór Skalistych a więc gór nie ma. To takie polskie myślenie :)
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CRETE - Kreta niestety… ale było wszędzie wyjątkowo spokojnie i nie widać na Krecie imigrantów.
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Monika Krupowicz szczyt naiwności czy kompletny brak kompetencji intelektualnych?
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Robert Wiejek Kiedy ktoś zaczyna o inteligencji kogoś innego, to proszę sobie samemu dopowiedzieć co…
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Lepsza kontrola i szybsze przetwarzanie mogą pomóc każdemu
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A ja z innej paki: po raz 7 lecimy na Kretę, ale po raz 1 na własną rękę, czy możecie polecić jakąś sprawdzoną firmę z wynajmem auta? Chciałabym załatwić temat przed wyjazdem bo lądujemy dość późno:)
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Magdalena Kłosińska Monza :)
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Maria Katarzyna Krauze już mamy dzięki:)
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Magdalena Kłosińska Polecamy Autoway Polska / Autagrecja - Wynajem aut w Grecji
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CRETE - Kreta Też polecam.
My ostatnio wynajmujemy przez booking, można też przez stronę Ryanaira. Osobiście jestem zwolennikiem wynajmu z kaucją, masz jasno wtedy powiedziane do jakiej kwoty w razie czego odpowiadasz. Te wypożyczalnie które nie blokują kaucji na karcie kredytowej wynajmują samochody z samym OC.
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