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Greek Islands face challenges managing migrants and tourism

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The Greek island of Gavdos, south of Crete, is facing a surge in refugee arrivals, straining local resources and threatening its tourism-dependent economy. Makeshift camps on Crete are overcrowded, with poor conditions and limited access. While aid groups call for solidarity, locals express growing concern. The government is under pressure to find swift and humane solutions.