20,000 immigrants returned to their homelands

More than 20,000 immigrants repatriated according to Daniel Esdras, head of the Greek branch of the International Organization for Immigration.

2013 was first year that the number of immigrants leaving the country was larger than those who arrived Mr Esdras said.

A hostel for underage unaccompanied immigrants is going to operate in Patras this week according to Mr Esdras.