Refugee Voices in Greece — Online, on Social Media, and on the Ground
While websites provide online venues for migrant voices, most migrants gather their own information the old-fashioned way: word of mouth.
Category: Greece
A Toast to Greek Startups (Taxes Not Included)
Pessimism surrounding the new austerity measures obscures the strength of entrepreneurial micro-businesses in Greece.
Lack of Internet Complicates Relief Efforts to Some Migrants in Greece
Accessing the Internet and mobile networks remains difficult for migrants and refugees across Greece.
Closure of FYROM-Greece Border May Lead to New Migrant Routes
On 23 February 2016, the government of the Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) announced the closure of its border with Greece to all migrants, except refugees from Syria and Iraq (who make up 65% of all people arriving in Greece from Turkey according to the United Nations High Council on Refugees). With 12,000 migrants gathered in the refugee camp at Eidomeni, the humanitarian situation is reportedly becoming dire.
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.
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.
The Dangers of Irregular Migration in Bodrum
An estimated more than 100,000 refugees from Syria (as well as migrants and refugees from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq) have come to Bodrum hoping for a safe trip to the European Union.