20,000 immigrants returned to their homelands

2013 was the year which the immigrants who left our country were more than those who came into.

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.