China News Service, December 1st. According to Euronet citing a report from Greece's Eurolink News Agency on the 1st, affected by the new crown epidemic, the number of refugees and immigrants entering Greece in 2020 will be significantly reduced.

The European Border and Coast Guard recently released the latest report that compared with the same period in 2019, the number of refugees and immigrants entering Greece in the first 10 months of 2020 has fallen by 74%.

　　According to reports, the European Border and Coast Guard said that between January and October 2020, approximately 17,000 refugees and immigrants entered Greece.

In October alone, a total of 1,050 refugees and immigrants entered Greece, most of whom entered through the land border instead of crossing the sea.

Data map: The Turkish government announced on February 27, 2020 that it will no longer prevent refugees from entering Europe.

A large number of refugees and immigrants rushed from Turkey to the Greek border overnight after hearing the news. The "Eastern Mediterranean Route" that entered Greece via Turkey was the main route for refugees to enter Europe.

　　The data also shows that in the first 10 months of 2020, the number of refugees and migrants entering Europe through the central Mediterranean and western Balkans has increased, while the number of refugees and migrants entering Europe through the eastern Mediterranean and western Mediterranean has decreased.

Overall, in the 10 months of 2020, the total number of refugees and immigrants entering Europe has decreased by 21%.

　　On the other hand, in order to prevent and control the epidemic, the Greek Civil Aviation Authority issued the latest directive on November 30 to continue to extend the flight ban on multiple countries and the entry ban on citizens of non-EU countries outside the EU regulations until December 14. .

Restrictions on domestic flights will be implemented until December 7.

　　The ban stipulates that all passengers flying to Greece via Poland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Hungary, Israel, Spain, the Czech Republic, Albania, North Macedonia and the United Arab Emirates must have a negative report of the new crown virus within 72 hours, and Need to undergo random new coronavirus tests.

　　Citizens of non-EU countries outside the EU regulations cannot enter Greece temporarily.

Citizens of non-EU countries currently allowed to enter Greece include: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay; citizens of these countries will undergo random new coronavirus tests at Greek airports.

　　Passengers from Russia must have a negative report for the new coronavirus within 72 hours, as well as a hotel booking or other residence documents to enter Greece.

Flights between Greece and Russia are only allowed to take off and land at Athens International Airport, Thessaloniki International Airport and Heraklion International Airport on Crete.

　　All passengers, whether leaving or entering Greece, are required to fill in the "Passenger Location Form" and provide information including the place of departure, travel history, and residence in Greece. Before the passenger boarding, the airline must confirm that the passenger has submitted the questionnaire and received the corresponding QR code. (Lin Jingyi)