Greek authorities have launched an operation to identify and close illegal mosques in Athens, along with deporting the foreigners who operate them. This initiative is primarily driven by the Greek Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris.
• The operation targets illegal mosques, with automatic deportation for those who do not comply with Greek laws.
• A recent case involved a Bangladeshi man whose legal residence permit was revoked due to illegally operating a place of worship in Agios Nikolaos.
• Plevris stated that similar actions will be taken across the city, emphasizing that illegal places of worship will be shut down, along with the revocation of relevant legal documents.
• The law now imposes not only criminal penalties for operating unlicensed worship sites but also allows for the revocation of residence permits.
• Following a complaint, police found and sealed the illegal mosque, and the individual was sentenced to prison.
• There are still approximately 60 illegal places of worship operating in Athens, with historical reports indicating over 100 such places in the city.
The Greek government is determined to eliminate unlicensed places of worship, underscoring a strict enforcement of immigration and asylum laws to ensure compliance with national regulations.
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