Lesbos Updates

The Camp of Moria, the biggest migrant accommodation camp in Europe has been destroyed in a series of fires. The Ministry of Migration and Asylum is working tirelessly since, in order to provide shelter and supplies to the people who lost their accommodation and belongings.

In this page you will find official information, updates and instructions regarding the situation in Lesbos, the migrants and the efforts of the Ministry.

Statement of the Minister of Migration and Asylum

Greece as you know, has experienced substantial migrant flows in 2019 and at the beginning of 2020. As a result the camps in the islands became overcrowded. Since the beginning of 2020 we have relocated 25.000 migrants from the islands to the mainland. In Lesbos alone , from the beginning of the year until today,

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Taking care of each other in a moment of crisis

1. A temporary accommodation area with Tents, running water and supplies has been created for you and your children. 2. Please follow the instructions of the Stuff of the Ministry and Migration and Asylum, and the Police. 3. Your cooperation is necessary in order to deal with this crisis. 4. Please remain calm. Help and

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Temporary Accommodation Center in Lesbos

The construction works of the new temporary accommodation center at Kara Tepe are progressing rapidly. At the same time, the mapping of the tents is in progress. The aim is to better record the beneficiaries who will be temporarily hosted, as well as the demarcation of neighborhoods based on nationality. Upon entering the new center,

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 Viber Community for Issues of Migration and Asylum

The Ministry of Migration and asylum has created a Viber Community in order to provide accurate and timely information regarding issues of migration and asylum. Please click on the following link, or scan the QR code in order to connect: