Chios: A Greek Gateway for Migrants entering Europe
Since May 2015, Chios may be better known as a primary entry point for migration into the European Union.
Month: January 2016
Young Families from Michika LGA Face Tough Decision in Northern Nigeria
The trend of young families moving back into their parents’ homes is largely due to the low income levels across northeastern Nigeria, especially prevalent in Michika LGA.
Rising Energy Costs in Moldova
The cost of heating continues to go up for Moldova’s residents. As temperatures decline and inflation continues to rise, families will devote more and more of their household budgets to keep their homes warm in the coming months.
Rising Commodity Prices in Kharkiv, Ukraine
At the start of 2016, commodity prices in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city with about 1.5 million people, experienced a monthly average increase of 4.1%, according to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
The Yemen Crisis Harms Its Trees
Yemen reels under a severe fuel crisis, and residents have resorted to gathering and purchasing firewood as the price of cooking gas has soared to 9,000 YER [37.23 USD].
New Old Challenges for Migrants on Greek Mainland
After receiving 1 million migrants in 2015, Europe is expected to receive 3 million in 2016. In anticipation, the European Union (EU) has asked Greece to help screen out migrants who do not qualify for asylum.