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Greek Photographer Exhibits Young Greek Migrants’ Lives in London

With the Greek financial crisis well into its sixth year, migration from the homeland to European nations in search of a prosperous environment has become somewhat of a solution for young Greeks. Amid this climate, Cynthia Tzitzi, a Greek photographer, is...

Migrants and Refugees Found on 30 Meter Yacht off the Coast of Lesvos

More than 600,000 migrants and refugees have been transported from Turkey to the East Aegean Greek island since the beginning of this year. Smugglers often cram these persons into small boats for the perilous sea journey. On Monday the Hellenic Coast Guard reportedly...

Greek Island Runs Out of Burial Ground after Numerous Refugee Deaths

The Greek island of Lesvos is faced with a serious issue, since the island’s burial grounds have reached their capacity after the mass influx of refugees which has led to hundreds of deaths. The island has morgues and cemeteries that...

UN: More Than 210,000 Migrants and Refugees Crossed the Greek Borders in October

The United Nations Refugees Agency released a report noting that a total of 218,000 migrants and refugees crossed the Mediterranean in October, while escaping their conflict stricken countries in the Middle East and seeking a better future in Europe....

New Refugee Crisis Documentary Centres on Volunteers on Greek Islands

A new short documentary entitled "The Journey" sheds light on some of the protagonists of the ongoing refugee crisis. More than 570,000 refugees and migrants have arrived at the Greek islands since the beginning of 2015 according to a new United Nations Refugee...

Protesters Clash with Greek Border Police After Refugee Tragedies in the Aegean

More than 60 refugees and migrants, most of them women and children have died while making the dangerous trip from Turkey to Greece in an attempt to flee conflict stricken countries in the Middle East. The Greek government has...

New Tragedy: 11 Refugees and Six Children Drown in the Aegean Sea

Unfortunately, there is no end to the refugee tragedies unfolding in the Aegean Sea. Early in the morning on Sunday, November 1, a boat carrying around 50 people, crashed against rocks on the coast of the Greek island of...

Greek PM and European Parliament President to Visit Lesvos Next Week

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Parliament President Martin Schulz will visit the East Aegean Greek island of Lesvos this upcoming Thursday in the context of the ongoing refugee crisis, Greek media reports. Out of the more than 500,000 migrants...

Greek PM Tsipras Criticizes EU Debate on Refugee Crisis

"I feel ashamed by Europe's inability to deal with this drama," Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said addressing the House on the refugee issue. Tsipras criticized harshly the European Union for its stance and lack of action to curb the...

New Maritime Tragedy with 22 Refugees Dead in Greek Waters

A new maritime tragedy in Greek waters culminated in two separate wrecks leaving 22 people dead and 144 rescued between the islands of Rhodes, Kalymnos and Kalolimnos. on Friday, the Hellenic Coast Guard and volunteer rescuers pulled 19 dead bodies out...