With Greece’s neighbours closing their borders movement north is blocked. Thousands of refugees stranded in Greece and scattered around Turkish ports are impeding port operations, passengers and calling into question its compliance with Europe (ISPS) Code. Greece 's struggling economy is heavily reliant on the smooth running of its ports, and there is growing concern that the upcoming, much-heralded tourist season will be seriously hit due to fears of safety. Islanders say that unless the shipping industry does something fast, the much-needed tourist season will be lost. Bank of Greece , Yannis Stournaras warns the cost of managing the migrant crisis in Samos will exceed the predicted $670m .
Thousands of refugees stranded in Greece and scattered around Turkish ports are impeding port operations, passengers and calling into question its compliance with Europe (ISPS) Code. Greece 's struggling economy is heavily reliant on the smooth running of its ports, and there is growing concern that the upcoming, much-heralded tourist season will be seriously hit due to fears of safety. Islanders say that unless the shipping industry does something fast, the much-needed tourist season will be lost. Bank of Greece , Yannis Stournaras warns the cost of managing the migrant crisis in Samos will exceed the predicted $670m .