In the migration, the fence in Evros and the case of OPEKEPE was reported by the Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis, In an interview with ERTnews on Tuesday morning (29/7).
Chrysochoid: “Great Migration Flows, Nightmare”
Speaking about migratory flows, the minister spoke of a “nightmarish situation”, noting: “There are large migratory flows, It’s a nightmare. They are extremely difficult to manage. We cannot manage this situation and host thousands of immigrants. “
As he explained, the measure of three -month suspension of asylum applications is temporary and will remain in force until there are new arrangements of Greece and the EU. with Libya.
Mr. Chrysochoidis pointed out that “we have two duties: first, to talk to the Libyans and the European Union to resolve the issue, and secondly, to enhance our presence at sea and to resist. The traffickers are asking for hospitality that we cannot provide. “
Chrysochoidis: “Evros completely safe and impregnable”
For the fence in Evros, the minister underlined that the project is proceeding with national resources and completed in a length of 75 kilometers. “The construction continues to cover all vulnerable areas. We have the necessary equipment and infrastructure and Evros is completely safe and unmistakable, “he said.
Chrysochoid: “Let us regain the amounts paid illegally by OPECEPE”
Referring to the OPECEPE case, he commented that the case file forwarded by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is considering possible criminal dimensions of the case, in addition to political and economic. ‘Let an Inquiry Committee be set up to investigate all aspects of the scandal. The key is to see how we can recover the amounts paid illegally, “he said.
Chrysochoid: “Police do not hinder demonstrations”
For the episode in the port of Rhodes, After tension in protest over his presence Crown Iris cruise ship, the minister made it clear that “the police have no operational responsibility in the ports – it belongs to the Coast Guard”.
He also clarified that “the police do not hinder demonstrations. Only 522 demonstrations were held on the issue of Gaza within a year. Who prevented them? ” And he added with emphasis: “Citizens can demonstrate, but not obstruct or handle. These are unacceptable phenomena. “
Chrysochoid: “30% reduction in crime”
With regard to crime, Michalis Chrysochoidis talked about a significant reduction of 30%. He made a special reference to West Attica, saying that a concerted effort was being made, as the area is a “source of the problem” due to certain Roma settlements.
“The situation has improved significantly. The goal is to tackle the offenses that starts from such areas, “he said.
Finally, for Mykonos, he said that “For the first time in its history it is completely safe. The bars and mobsters have been removed, and the effort to fight drugs are intensifying. “