March 2026 – This first 2026 monitoring update from the Aegean NGO Network (ANN) examines conditions in the EU-funded Closed Controlled Access Centres (C.C.A.C) on Lesvos, Samos , Chios, Kos and Leros. Based on reports from 10 independent organisations active on the islands.
Interpretation services on the islands
For more than seven months, the C.C.A.C.s on the Greek islands have operated without an official interpretation service. The reliance on limited EUAA support and ad-hoc translation measures has caused persistent and unacceptable disruptions to asylum procedures, healthcare access, and protection. It is deeply concerning that the Greek authorities have yet to address this urgent issue or provide any timeline for resolution.