Facility for Refugees in Turkey: Commission delivers an additional €110 million under the implementation of EU-Turkey agreement

EU News 135/2016

Brussels, 19 April 2016

Today the European Commission is delivering on its commitment to accelerate the implementation of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey by announcing a new set of projects under the Facility. A further €60 million in a special measure will cover expenses for food, health care and accommodation of migrants who have been returned from Greece to Turkey. A further €50 million in humanitarian aid will address the immediate needs of Syrian refugees in Turkey. This brings the Commission's total support so far through the Facility to €187 million.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1464_en.htm?locale=en

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