Greece toughens policy on illegal immigrants – BBC News

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Greece is toughening its policy towards illegal migrants trying to enter the country. In 2015 close to 900-hundred thousand arrived, and many Greeks were sympathetic. But feelings have changed, and the government is determined to stop the country being a gateway for migrants trying to reach Northern Europe. Our Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet reports.

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