November Asylum Applications in Greece Exceeds 2015 Monthly Average by 600%

Greek Asylum Service received 7,625 asylum applications last month compared to an average of 1,100 per month in 2015, according to local media.

The number of asylum applications submitted in Greece in November exceeded the 2015 monthly average figure by 593 percent, local media reported Thursday, citing the Greek Asylum Service.

According to the Ekathemirini newspaper, the service received 7,625 asylum applications last month compared to an average of 1,100 per month in 2015.

Over 11,000 asylum applications were submitted in September and October, while a total of 46,447 applications were received for the 11-month period from January, according to the news outlet.

Syrian refugees amount to about a half of all applicants.
[sputniknews.com]
29/12/16
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