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Greece 2020: A Year in Review
Greece 2020: A Year in Review
Through the lens of AthensLive
Despina Papageorgiou
Jan 2, 2021
The Aftermath of the Moria Fire: Protests, Tear Gas and Limited Aid
The Aftermath of the Moria Fire: Protests, Tear Gas and Limited Aid
In response to the ongoing peaceful protests held by those who have fled Moria, riot police fired tear gas.
A. Christofilopoulos
Sep 13, 2020
Moria camp is no more. What next?
Moria camp is no more. What next?
After fires destroyed Europe’s largest refugee camp, asylum seekers are left on the streets without shelter, provisions or medical help.
A. Christofilopoulos
Sep 11, 2020
Waking Up On The Roadside
Waking Up On The Roadside
Thousands of refugees and migrants left homeless on Lesvos after the island’s Moria camp was gutted by back-to-back fires.
A. Christofilopoulos
Sep 10, 2020
Inside Moria’s Last Days
Inside Moria’s Last Days
A photo story from Greece’s largest refugee camp after the blaze.
A. Christofilopoulos
Sep 10, 2020
Waiting for the Next Chapter to Begin: Everyday Life for Refugees At Viktoria Square
Waiting for the Next Chapter to Begin: Everyday Life for Refugees At Viktoria Square
Not unlike the days of the peak of the refugee crisis in 2015, many migrants are once again calling the streets of Athens home in large…
Stavroula Pabst
Aug 12, 2020
“We are not just refugees, we are who we are. I mean real people.”
“We are not just refugees, we are who we are. I mean real people.”
He fled Afghanistan in 2016. Now he is rebuilding his life in Athens.
Sotiris Sideris
Jan 20, 2020
In 2018, The Recorded Racist Violence In Greece Was Increased
In 2018, The Recorded Racist Violence In Greece Was Increased
Refugees and migrants were targeted for one more year. The findings of the Racist Violence Recording Network are worrying.
AthensLive News
Apr 19, 2019
Where Sealed Borders and Fake News Meet
Where Sealed Borders and Fake News Meet
In Diavata, Northern Greece, the result of deliberate misinformation and an inhumane migration policy lead to thousands of trapped…
A. Christofilopoulos
Apr 8, 2019
While Aquarius Is In Port, Thousands Are In Distress
While Aquarius Is In Port, Thousands Are In Distress
We talked to a Greek rescuer of the migrant rescue ship Aquarius that saved thousands of lives in Central Mediterranean.
AthensLive News
Oct 26, 2018
A Multilingual Library For All In Greece
A Multilingual Library For All In Greece
“We Need Books” started with providing material to refugees and now to Greeks and tourists.
Elvira Krithari
Aug 10, 2018
After 28 Months, a Nightmare Is Over: Sea Rescue Volunteers Acquitted of Trafficking Charges
After 28 Months, a Nightmare Is Over: Sea Rescue Volunteers Acquitted of Trafficking Charges
This is the story of five international volunteers accused of trafficking by the Greek authorities.
Annalisa Galgano
May 7, 2018
I Patrolled Greece’s Border Fence With Turkey, While Refugees Drowned In The Aegean
I Patrolled Greece’s Border Fence With Turkey, While Refugees Drowned In The Aegean
For four months, I patrolled the border fence that separates Europe and Turkey
Efthymis Angeloudis
Apr 18, 2018
In A Refugee Camp, Entrepreneurship Thrives In Isobox Containers
In A Refugee Camp, Entrepreneurship Thrives In Isobox Containers
Makeshift salons and barbershops, restaurants and cafes, tailors and mini-markets compose a micro-economy that’s sprawling.
Sara AbdelRahim
Feb 1, 2018
Restored Houses in Athens Provide Shelter and Hope for Minors
Restored Houses in Athens Provide Shelter and Hope for Minors
Though the number of homeless refugee children in Athens is steadily rising, the Home Project wishes to restore abandoned buildings and the…
Annalisa Galgano
Dec 20, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (29/11/2017–5/12/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (29/11/2017–5/12/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Dec 7, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (22/11/2017–28/11/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (22/11/2017–28/11/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Dec 1, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (15/11/2017–21/11/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (15/11/2017–21/11/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Nov 23, 2017
Trapped In Squalor, Accused Of Revolt
Trapped In Squalor, Accused Of Revolt
Arrested because of their “sans-papier” status, spend 8 months in detention, and now facing imprisonment. This is the story of 8 Algerian…
Katja Lihtenvalner
Nov 20, 2017
Refugees Declare End of Hunger Strike but Continue their Struggle
Refugees Declare End of Hunger Strike but Continue their Struggle
By: Annalisa Galgano Photos: Gašper Andrinek, Gerasimos Domenikos / FOS PHOTOS
Annalisa Galgano
Nov 15, 2017
Refugees Start Hunger Strike in Syntagma Square
Refugees Start Hunger Strike in Syntagma Square
by Annalisa Galgano, Photos: Panayiotis Tzamaros / FOS PHOTOS
Annalisa Galgano
Nov 2, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (8/11/2017–14/11/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (8/11/2017–14/11/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Nov 15, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (1/11/2017–7/11/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (1/11/2017–7/11/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Nov 8, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (25/10/2017–31/10/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (25/10/2017–31/10/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Nov 1, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (18/10/2017–24/10/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (18/10/2017–24/10/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Oct 25, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (11/10/2017–17/10/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (11/10/2017–17/10/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Oct 18, 2017
The Smallest Minority in Athens in Search of a Safe Haven
The Smallest Minority in Athens in Search of a Safe Haven
Despite what they have been through, LGBTQI refugees are able to muster the necessary courage to help each other out.
Anastasia Vaitsopoulou
Oct 18, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (2/10/2017–10/10/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (2/10/2017–10/10/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Oct 11, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (4/9/2017–10/9/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (4/9/2017–10/9/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Sep 12, 2017
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (28/8/2017–3/9/2017)
Are You Syrious? — Weekly Digest (28/8/2017–3/9/2017)
Summarized: this week’s reports about the refugee situation in Greece courtesy of Are you Syrious?.
AthensLive News
Sep 5, 2017
#DoYouRemember? — When the first refugees arrived at Eleonas
#DoYouRemember? — When the first refugees arrived at Eleonas
The camp was supposed to be temporary, it has only been expanded.
AthensLive News
Aug 16, 2017
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