Greece opens first migrant detention centre

Greece opened its first purpose-built camp for undocumented migrants on the 29 April 2012, a week before parliamentary elections, where illegal immigration has emerged as a key issue.

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ESO: Background information: Asylum seekers flock to EU safe haven http://www.europeansources.info/record/asylum-seekers-flock-to-eu-safe-haven/

ESO: Background information: Greeks build fence to ward off asylum seekers http://www.europeansources.info/record/greeks-build-fence-to-ward-off-asylum-seekers/

ESO: Background information: Greek treatment of illegal migrants criticised http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-treatment-of-illegal-migrants-criticised/

Kathimerini, 30.4.12: Amygdaleza officials respond with lawsuit http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_30/04/2012_439905

Kathimerini, 30.4.12: Fascist salutes return to Greece as anti-immigrants chase voters http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_30/04/2012_439912

EurActiv, 27.4.12: Greece denounces Turkish 'blackmail' on border issues [ http://www.euractiv.com/justice/greece-denounces-turkish-blackmail-border-issues-news-512380

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