EU announces new €115 million in emergency support to improve conditions for refugees in Greece
The European Commission has stepped up its funding to improve living conditions for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Greece, Azertac reported. New funding worth €115 million will be released to humanitarian organisations operating in the country.
"The European Commission continues to put solidarity into action to better manage the refugee crisis, in close cooperation with the Greek Government. The new funding has the key aim to improve conditions for refugees in Greece, and make a difference ahead of the upcoming winter. Over the past months, we have significantly contributed to restore dignified living conditions through our humanitarian partners. Together, we will continue our work until our job is done", said Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides, who announced the new funding at the Thessaloniki International Fair in Greece together with Greek Alternate Minister for Migration Ioannis Mouzalas.
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