Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis, 16, broke the world record in indoor pole vault in his age category during a sports event at Athens’ Peace and Friendship Stadium on Saturday, with 5.53 meters in his first attempt.

The government is working hard to have all 5 hotspots and refugee reception centers ready by the next European Summit, scheduled to take place this coming Thursday.

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece’s northern neighbour, has said it may close its border if Athens cannot stem the flow of people crossing the Aegean.