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Italy Advances Tougher Measures on Migrant Arrivals

ILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a bilateral meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance (not pictured), during his visit to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026.  Italy’s government has approved a new migration bill that would grant authorities the power to impose temporary naval blockades during periods of intense pressure on the country’s borders. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is designed to curb irregular sea crossings by restricting access to Italian territorial waters. The draft law would allow officials to bar vessels from entering for up to 30 days, with the option to extend the measure to six months if national security or public order is deemed at risk. The plan also strengthens border surveillance, increases penalties for human smuggling, and expands the list of offenses that can lead to deportation. Supporters argue the move is necessary to manage migration flows more effectively, whi...
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Greece’s Rental Squeeze Casts a Shadow on Its Comeback

                                Residential buildings in the city of Athens, Greece, February 9, 2026. 


Greece’s strong economic rebound is running into a stubborn obstacle: rapidly rising rents that are stretching household budgets to the breaking point. Even as growth outperforms much of Europe and tourism brings in record revenue, many residents are finding it harder than ever to secure affordable housing.

A limited supply of available apartments—especially in Athens and other major cities—has pushed competition to new heights. Families, young professionals, and low‑income renters are all feeling the pressure as monthly costs climb faster than wages. For some, rent now absorbs the majority of their income, forcing cutbacks on essentials or prompting moves back in with relatives.

This housing strain is beginning to clash with the country’s broader economic momentum. When people spend disproportionately on rent, they have less to contribute to the consumer spending that fuels growth. The mismatch between economic optimism and everyday affordability is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Greece’s recovery remains impressive, but unless the housing crunch eases, it risks slowing the very progress the country has worked so hard to achieve.


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