Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras made a plea for solidarity with Greece on the issue of the refugee crisis on Tuesday, saying people fleeing war-torn countries simply want a better future.
Speaking to journalists after visiting reception centers as well as Kara Tepe and Moria refugee camps in Lesvos with visiting Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann, Tsipras said the two leaders had the opportunity to see the "the good face of Europe", the Europe of solidarity.

Over 2,500 refugees have arrived on Lesvos this morning within three hours, according to one Reuters photographer.

A ferry arrived early this morning in Piraeus that held approximately 2,500 refugees and migrants, after traveling from Samos and Lesvos.