When night falls on the Aegean island of Samos, scores of migrants leave the filthy camp above the island capital of Vathi for some fresh harbour air. Many locals are not happy to see them. And after years of cohabitation, the migrant issue looms large over national elections on July 7. “Samos used to be […]
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Migrant issue looms large on ‘weary’ Samos for Greek elections
When night falls on the Aegean island of Samos, scores of migrants leave the filthy camp above the island capital of Vathi for some fresh harbour air. Many locals are not happy to see them. And after years of cohabitation, the migrant issue looms large over national elections on July 7. “Samos used to be […]
Far-right Vox party stirs swing vote talk as Spain’s election looms
Spain’s Vox party, aligned to a broader far-right movement emerging across Europe, has become the focus of speculation about shifts in voting intentions since official polling for Sunday’s national election ended four days ago. No single party is anywhere near securing a majority, and chances of a deadlocked parliament and a second election are high. […]