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Greece 2016: 13,583 Migrants Applying for Asylum in Greece
According to the latest government figures, some 13,583 migrants have filed applications for asylum in Greece since the beginning of the year, between January...
EC Chief Juncker Concerned that EU-Turkey Migrant Deal Could Falter
Following the recent failed attempt of a military coup in Turkey, the EU member states have been holding their breath in fear that the...
10 Refugees from Greece Admitted in Czech Republic, EU Efforts Slow to React in Resettlements
On Wednesday the Czech Republic announced in a report that they will be resettling 10 asylum seekers from Greece, as part of the agreement...
EU Commission Awards Extra 82.6 Mln Euros in Emergency Funding to Greece
The European Commission has awarded an extra 82.6 million euros in emergency funding to Greece under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and...
Refugees on Lesbos Increase After Failed Coup Attempt in Turkey
Two boats with 100 refugees and immigrants arrived at the isle of Lesbos (Mytilene) on Friday that were gathered by the Greek Coast Guard....
Greek Education Ministry-UNICEF Plan to Educate Refugee Children
The Greek Ministry of Education and UNICEF are working together to help refugee children stranded in Greece complete their education.
UNICEF Central and Eastern Europe...
Refugee Relocation Progressing at Snail's Pace: Just 3% of Target Met
The European Commission has not met the target it set two months ago for the relocation of 20,000 asylum seekers from Greece and Italy...
Refugees Demand to Leave Lesvos After Being Held There Since March 20
Tension flared at the reception center at Lesvos as refugees who entered Greece after March 20 demanded to leave the island. The protestors are...
Amnesty International: "Refugees detained in dire conditions in Greece"
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By Amnesty International
Thousands of refugees and migrants are being held arbitrarily in appalling conditions amid growing uncertainty, fear and despair over their fate under...
Refugees: Turkish Coast Guard Becoming More Violent
War refugees from the Middle East newly arrived in Greece say Turkey's gendarmes and coast guard are becoming increasingly violent in their efforts to...