Greece is to begin building a six-mile fence on its border with Turkey to deter illegal immigrants. Thousands cross from Turkey into Greece each year, often travelling on to other parts of Europe.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Feb 2012, 00:00 BST
Most of the 125-mile border runs along a river known as Evros in Greece and Meric in Turkey. The new fence will block a short stretch of dry land between the two countries.