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Hamas Releases First Hostages as Truce With Israel Begins
Hamas fighters released twenty-four hostages, as confirmed by the International Red Cross, on the first day of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Among the freed individuals were Israeli women and children, as well as Thai farm workers.
The International...
Greece
Did Turkey Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Greece During WWII?
In a little-known episode of World War II, the SS Kurtuluş delivered humanitarian aid from Turkey to Greece.
Turkey's position during the war was ambiguous, and Ankara remained neutral until the war's final year. Turkey had signed a non-aggression pact...
Greek News
Ukraine: Mariupol Evacuation Interrupted Again; Greek Consulate in Peril
The evacuation of civilians from Mariupol, Ukraine on Sunday has been interrupted again, as the Russian forces continue to shell the city
World
Death Toll from Massive Earthquake in Haiti Rises to 1,300
Almost 1,300 people are confirmed dead after the massive earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday. Thousands of houses have been destroyed.
Charity
Red Cross Volunteer Who Hugged a Refugee Becomes Internet Target
A Spanish Red Cross volunteer gave a Senegalese refugee a hug went viral and became the target of online far-right hate on Wednesday.
Greek News
Afghanistan Faces Humanitarian Emergency as it Grapples with Coronavirus
In Afghanistan, now far outside the consciousness of most of the world as each country deals with its own coronavirus ramifications, families often must guard their relatives' oxygen tanks for fear that they will be stolen by the relatives...
Greece
Hellenic Red Cross Expelled From World Federation
The Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) was expelled from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) after the latter said the Greek chapter failed to fulfill commitments required to restore its credibility.
IFRC requested months ago that...
Crime
Andreas Martinis Held On Bribery Charges; Wife Out on Bail
Former Red Cross President Andreas Martinis, also chief of Athens' Henry Dunant Hospital, was remanded in custody on Friday following charges of bribe-taking worth 3.2 million marks from a German company.
His testimony concerning his choice of Hospitalia International for...
Economy
European Commision Announces €83 Million Support for Emergency Refugee Support Mechanism
Τhe European Commission announced the granting of 83 million euros within the framework of the new emergency support mechanism, for the improvement of the living conditions of the refugees in Greece.
The financial assistance will be immediately granted to UNHCR,...
Greece
Red Cross Raising More Money for Refugee Crisis in Greece
The international Non-Governmental Organization Red Cross is engaged in efforts to collect more funds to assists with the refugee crisis in Greece.
Red Cross is in the process of raising 11.6 million euros that will subsequently be used by the organization's branch in...