The Minister of Civil Protection mentioned the possibility of new migration flows to Greece after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Takis Theodorikakos on the show “good morning» his by Giorgos Avtias.

Mr. Theodorikakos specifically mentioned:

“Everyone knows that when the earthquake happened in Turkey, we stood by our neighbors. Indeed there is a risk of new strong migratory pressures.

However, our borders on the Evros are inaccessible. We are ready for any eventuality and already the project of the fence in Evros is accelerating.
I believe in 10 months the next 35km. of the fence will be ready. The project costs 100 million euros and is paid for by the Greek taxpayer, but we are claiming money from Europe as well because it is a project that protects them as well.”

“Police work is dangerous”

At the same time, Mr. Theodorikakos referred to the men and women of EL.AS. emphasizing:

“We respect the work that the police officers do and we support them. Everyone recognizes that their profession is dangerous. This is why the government gave the emergency allowance of 600 euros just before Christmas.”