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Greeks Cook for Migrants and Refugees in Athens

Members of a solidarity organization called “Koinoniki Kouzina” (Social Kitchen) decided to cook a meal at Omonoia Square in downtown Athens and eat along with the migrants who reside in the area. Hunger has no color or ethnicity as humanity...

Migrant Detention Center Evacuation Continues With Mixed Results

The operation to evacuate and shut down the Amygdaleza migrant detention center in Greece continues with very little success. The vulnerable groups that should have been removed first are still in while the migrants who have been released are finding shelter...

SYRIZA Leader to Greek Voters: Give Us a Self-Reliance Mandate

Greek main opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras delivered his main speech in Omonoia Square, downtown Athens, ahead of the upcoming January 25 general elections. Addressing an audience of thousands of SYRIZA supporters, Tsipras appeared confident that his party will be victorious after...

Poor Christmas Manger Reflects Mood in Austerity-Stricken Athens

A poor, plastic, unimaginative Christmas manger placed in Omonoia Square in Athens reflects the sad mood of austerity-stricken citizens and a city ravaged by neglect and continuous, destructive riots. The plastic figures of Christ, Mary, Joseph and the wise men...

Tables In Athens' Squares Like Old Times

In a bid to revive life into the city, Athens is going to allow chairs, tables and umbrellas in squares to help restaurants and businesses get customers and improve the aesthetics of the areas. That includes Omonia, a haven for...