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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-04-12
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[01] Syrian nationals arrivals on Greek islands reduced to zero
[02] 3,800 refugees remain at Piraeus port
[01] Syrian nationals arrivals on Greek islands reduced to zero
Refugees and migrants' arrivals on northeastern Aegean islands moved
at low levels in the last 24 hours.
Most of the new arrivals were Pakistanis and from northern Africa and
according to Coast Guard, the refugees, mostly from Syria, influx has
reduced to zero in the last days.
Up to Tuesday, 75 persons reached the coasts of Lesvos, 4 arrived on
Chios and one person reached Samos' coasts.
In the hotspot of Morias on Lesvos are hosted 3,577 persons, at Chios
hotspot 1,828 persons and 465 are hosted at Samos hotspot.
[02] 3,800 refugees remain at Piraeus port
A total of 3,800 refugees and migrants remain at the two passenger
stations and the warehouse of the port of Piraeus (OLP).
According to Coast Guard, around 700 persons were transferred on Monday
from Piraeus to accommodation centres at Skaramangas.
Several refugees and migrants have expressed interest to be transferred
to other hosting facilities. Priority has been given to Yazidi, the
Syrians and the Afghans. The government aims at the decongestion of the
port by Easter.
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