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EU-Turkey deal 'may break migrant trafficking chain in 10 days'
The migrant trafficking chain into the EU between Turkey and Greece could be broken within "10 days at most" if a final deal can be reached between Ankara and Brussels, a ranking government official told the Hürriyet Daily News on March 11.
Bulgaria to Send Humanitarian Aid to Migrants Stuck at Greece's Idomeni
Bulgaria will send humanitarian assistance to the migrants and refugees stuck at Greece's border with Macedonia in adverse weather conditions, the government in Sofia announced on Friday.
The assistance will comprise tents, beds, blankets and heating materials as specified by the Greek authorities in a letter sent to Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry, the cabinet said in a statement.
Croatia's Tourism Not Influenced by Refugee Crisis
Since speculations of the refugee wave diverting to Albania from Greece have arisen, Croatia is preparing to prevent any refugees from entering the most south point on the border with Montenegro.
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EU Minister: Turkey won't take back migrants already on Greek islands
Turkish EU Minister Volkan Bozk?r has stressed the readmission deal with the union will not apply to refugees who have already made their way to Greece's islands.
Turkey will only begin to readmit refugees from Greece once those who are already in EU territory are resettled among European countries, Bozk?r told state-run Anadolu Agency on March 10.
Turkey, Greece agree on multiple topics in ?zmir meeting
The prime ministers of Turkey and Greece discussed and agreed on multiple topics during meetings held in Turkey's Aegean coastal town of ?zmir on March 8, hours after Turkey and the European Union agreed on a draft agreement to combat the refugee crisis and boost Turkey's EU bid.
Turkey, Greece vow intensified joint effort to stem illegal migrant flow
Turkey and Greece vowed close cooperation on March 8 on a plan to send back migrants rejected by Europe, laying aside historic differences in an agreement they hope will end illegal flows of people across the Aegean Sea.
Turkish PM challenges Greece’s sovereignty and agrees on common migrant solutions
The need to find an effective and permanent solution to address the refugee problem leads Greece and Turkey to form a framework of joint discussions and actions, even joint efforts towards the European Union.
Slovenia First to Implement EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
The Serbian Ministry of Interior said Slovenia will not accept any more migrants who attempt to enter its territory without valid visas and passports.
The information, passed to Serbia by counterparts from Croatia on Tuesday, cements the
de-facto closure of the so-called Balkan refugee route.
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Germany: We will not accept the decision to close Western Balkan route
Germany will not accept the draft of EU summit which includes approval of the decision to close the Western Balkan route, according to German government.
The draft conclusions expected to be signed by EU leaders mention that Europe will seal its borders with Greece: ‘Irregular flows of migrants along the Western Balkans route are coming to an end; this route is now closed’.
Turkish Foreign Min. Cavusoglu downplays national sovereignty in face of refugees crisis!
On his official visit to Greece, Turkish Foreign Minister Melvut Cavusoglu said that matters of national sovereignty are of secondary importance when it comes to rescuing refugees, on Friday, March 3. During the joint press conference held after a meeting with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Kotzias, the Turkish diplomat said “Whether it is your island, or my island?