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View ArticleThe Illegal Immigration Industry in Greece in 2015: a Strategic Overview
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Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: From 2-5 June, the First Vice-Chairman of the the Brazil-Greece Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism visited Athens. The visit, meant to further develop the...
View ArticleAgreement Reached on the European Agenda on Migration, but Significant...
Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: Before departing for summer vacations, EU leaders last week made important decisions regarding the worsening, and politically divisive issue of illegal migration. The...
View ArticleGreek-Iranian Emerging Relations in the Post-Sanctions Era: an Overview
Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: following the expected lifting of sanctions on Iran, many world countries – including some Balkan ones – are looking to enhance political, economic and even security...
View ArticleTalking about Ancient and Byzantine Coins: Interview with Yannis Stoyas
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View ArticleThe Renewal of Greek-Iranian Economic Relations: Interview with Patroklos...
Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: while the French Intelligence Online recently reported that Britain has “leapt ahead of other Western countries” in the race for business opportunities in post-sanctions...
View ArticlePotential for Convergence of Anarchist and Migration Activist Interests in...
By Chris Deliso Greek authorities are trying to prepare for possible violent altercations planned by local anarchists in collaboration with economic migrants and their supporters from other countries,...
View ArticleExclusive: Germany’s BND Investigating Migration Risks and Russian Influence...
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View ArticleExcerpts from Studies in Greek Security, Volume II: 2012-2015
Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: the following excerpts offer a just a glimpse into the rich selection of analyses and reports that comprise our new work, Studies in Greek Security, Volume II:...
View ArticleCurrent Greek Counter-Terrorism Threat Assessment: Terrorism, Radicalization...
Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: readers who enjoy this article will also want to obtain the author’s new ebook, Studies in Greek Security Vol.II: 2012-2015, available on Amazon Kindle. For excerpts...
View ArticleMore Excerpts from Studies in Greek Security, Volume II: 2012-2015
Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: the following excerpts offer just a glimpse into the rich selection of analyses and reports that comprise our new work, Studies in Greek Security, Volume II: 2012-2015....
View ArticleEconomic and Security Challenges, Plus Foreign Financial Interests, To Cause...
By Ioannis Michaletos Early elections will be held in Greece by October 2016, Balkanalysis.com can predict. This is due to factors such as the sustained economic downturn, multiple private sector...
View ArticleIn First Nine Months of 2016, Urban Violence and Crime Rise in Greece
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View ArticleEU External Border Management and the Current Situation in Italy and Greece:...
Tweet0Share0Mail0Add0By Elisa Sguaitamatti Migration is a defining issue for Europe and its institutions and it is likely to remain so for a long time. According to the International Organisation for...
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Tweet0Share0Mail0Add0Balkanalysis.com editor’s note: exactly one year ago, the Greek-Macedonian border was increasingly becoming a security risk due to the presence of thousands of migrants who refused...
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