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Last of Lesbos Greek Grandmothers Who Helped Refugees Dies
Aimilia Kamvysi, the last of the three iconic grandmothers of Lesbos island who became a symbol of solidarity during the refugee crisis of 2015,...
92 Year Old Pensioner Donates $600,000 to University on Lesbos
92 year old Thanasis Paleologos, a pensioner from Napi, Lesbos who says he never had the opportunity to get education, donated the amount of...
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Lesbos
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south of Lesbos island in Greece at 10:50 p.m. (local) on Saturday. The quake’s epicenter was 31 kilometers (20...
6.1 Richter Earthquake; 1 Dead, Major Damages and Injuries on Lesbos
There is one dead, at least eight wounded and major damages to houses after Monday morning's 6.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred in a marine area...
Pope Francis Reunites With Syrian Refugee He Rescued From Lesbos
On February 17, Pope Francis met with students and the faculty of the Roma Tre University in Rome. While at the university, the pontiff...
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Rattles Lesbos Island in Greece
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit the Aegean island of Lesvos, Greece, on Monday morning according to USGS. The temblor was reported...
Lesbos Parents Lock Schools to Keep Refugees Out
Primary school parents in Mytilene protested after being informed that 15 refugee children would go to school with their children on Monday. The refugee students were...
Sea Shepherd Expedition to Clean Seabed of Lesbos
"Sea Shepherd" marine wildlife conservation organization - widely known for its dynamic expeditions on whale protection - is currently at Lesbos island with its...
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....
Dead Refugees Dragged From Sea off Lesbos, Including Children
Four dead were dragged from the sea region, east of the airport of Lesbos, after an inflatable dinghy carrying refugees and immigrants capsized on...