Greek island riots require measured response, says EU

The European Commission is demanding restraint following clashes between Greek island residents and riot police over plans to build new migrant-detention camps.

"As in all cases we would expect the member state authorities to address such situations using measures that are necessary and proportionate," a European Commission spokesperson told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday (25 February).

The comment follows the eruption of riots on the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios by residen...