Turkish Interior Minister: We will send 1,000 special forces personnel to the border with Greece
3 week agoNo reporting possible on the situation of refugees & migrants at Turkey's Pazarkule border crossing with Greece - journalists+cameras not allowed anywhere near the crossing. Turkish police stop us here, 2km away from the border
Slovenia has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, according to a government statement
3 week agoTurkish police this morning fired tear gas at Greek border guards and Greek riot police stationed along the Greek-Turkish border
The Greek government denies shooting towards migrants on the border with Turkey
3 week agoRefugees arrived after March 1st in Lesbos will be boarded on this navy vessel. Some 500 people Under emergency measures they cannot apply for asylum. Ultimate goal to be moved to closed centers for deportation
Turkish Interior Minister: 135 thousand immigrants crossed the Turkish lands from Edirne to Greece
Greek security forces fire tear gas bombs to disperse the migrants wishing to cross the border with Turkey
4 week agoJosep Borrell: Met with Minister of Interior @SuleymanSoyluEN to discuss situation on EU - Turkey border. Pressure and unilateral action are not an answer. We need to work hand in hand to address common challenges, for the benefit of both Turkey and the EU
4 week agoThe sky of Kastanies is full of helicopters
Greek Prime Minister: We have sent a clear message to migrants not to cross the Greek border illegally
Greek Prime Minister: Turkey has become an official human smuggler
Croatia's health authorities confirm 9th case of coronavirus infection
Greek Prime Minister: There is no refugee crisis, but it is an attempt by Turkey to divert attention from the Syrian file
Turkish police detained PKK/FETO suspects in attempt to leave Turkey to Greece
4 week agoHundreds of migrants have packed their things and left Moria camp in Lesvos for the harbor, after a false rumor they would be moved to the mainland. In fact only newly arrived unregistered asylum seekers will be moved. Police telling them to leave & may soon lock down the port
4 week agoMilitary exercise between Greece (F-16) & France (Rafale), south of Crete
Website of the BiH Ministry of Finance and Treasury was hacked
Turkey FM responds to Germany: European Union has fallen well short of its promised funding for Syrian refugees in Turkey - didn't pay half of the 6 billion euros it promised Ankara; not fulfilled voluntary humanitarian admission; not supported Turkey's safe zone plan in Syria
Greece: We expect strong European Union support on the Syrian migrant crisis
Austria criticizes Turkey's "attack" on the European Union using migrants
Erdogan refused to hold multilateral talks on easing the migrant crisis that would involve Greece PM Mitsotakis, Bulgaria PM Borissov has said
Kosovo Parliament undecided about import tariffs on goods from Serbia and Bosnia
4 week agoLive fire exercises in border regions (Evros, islands) extended for second day
Hashim Thaçi: Just finished joint meeting with President of Serbia at the WhiteHouse upon the invitation of @RichardGrenell & @robertcobrien. Kosovo is greateful for the steadfast support of UnitedStates. We remain committed to working together towards final agreement & mutual recognition
4 week agoBulgarian PM Borisov: I honestly cannot understand why the EU didn't provide the financial support it promised. Crisis can only be solved with common sense & abiding by the requirements of the agreement. One of the core principles of the EU is sharing the burden
4 week agoErdogan: Greek soldiers killed 2 refugees and injured one.
4 week agoErdoğan in press conference with Bulgarian PM Borisov: Turkey has fulfilled all its responsibilities when it comes to Syrian refugees. But the EU has failed to abide by the March 18 declaration, and continues to implement double standards
Serbia's @aVucic & Kosovo's @hashimthacirks meet in Washington, no details available yet
4 week agoOngoing patrols along the Evros land border. We witnessed locals and military forces mobilizing. Greek authorities said "24,203 attempts to illegally enter Greece have been stopped since 06:00 Saturday morning".
