Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos
On the stay of refugees
The deputy Minister for Immigration Policy Mr Yiannis Mouzalas estimated that 30,000 to 40,000 refugees will remain in Greece for a long time.
The relevant article (Kathimerini, 5/5/2016) can be read here (in Greek only)
Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos
Risk of poverty much higher for foreign nationals
According to the latest Income and Household Living Conditions Survey the population at risk of poverty or social exclusion between the ages of 18-64 years old was much higher for foreign nationals compared to the Greeks (64.3% compared to 37.4% respectively).
The relevant press release by the National Statistics Authority can be read here (in Greek only)
Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos
On asylum applications
In the first five months of 2016, asylum has been granted in 23% of the application cases processed.
The relevant article (Kathimerini, 31/7/2016) can be read here (in Greek only)
Foreigners feature disproportionately in Police's statistics on serious crime
According to criminality figures for 2015 released by the Hellenic Police, foreigners contribute significantly in serious crime. Foreigners are 26.2% of those arrested for homicides, 38% of those arrested for rape, 26.6% of those arrested for thefts-burglaries and 37.7% of those arrested for robberies.
Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos
13% of births in Greece came from foreign mothers
According to 2015 data 13% of births in Greece came from foreign mothers (11,943 births out of a total of 91,847). Moreover, the Greek population continues to decline and age.
The relevant press release by the National Statistics Authority can be read here (in Greek only)
Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos
Minister for Migration Policy interviewed
Mr Mouzalas offered his view on the current situation and future development regarding immigration and asylum.
The interview (Efimerida ton Syntakton, 13/11/2016) can be read in full here (in Greek only)
Research Institute for European and American Studies
Newsletter on Immigration to Greece
Editor: Ioannis Kolovos
Refugee status was granted only to 2,986 cases in 2016
According to Asylum Service data refugee status was granted to 2,711 cases in the first degree and to 275 cases in the second degree during 2016 (compared to 4,469 in total in 2015).
The relevant article (Kathimerini, 1/2/2017) can be read here (in Greek only)
Majority of Greeks want to stop immigration from Muslim-majority countries
According to a Chatham House study 58% of Greeks want to stop immigration from Muslim-majority countries.
The relevant article (eKathimerini, 8/2/2017) can be read here (in English)
