Afghan
Economy
Taliban plan Turning Ex-Military Bases Into Special Economic Zones
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced plans to convert some of the former foreign military bases in the country into economic zones for businesses.
The move is aimed at reviving the country's struggling economy, which has been hit hard...
Greece
Greece Offers Safe Passage to Female Afghan Judges, Legislators
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed six female Afghan judges and legislators who who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took over in August, to his office on Friday.
The women met with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou last week.
The women, three...
Military
Afghan Interpreter “Going to Die for a Good Thing” for Helping US
An Afghan interpreter who helped US forces in Afghanistan has accepted that he likely will not be evacuated from the country and is going to die, but does not regret sacrificing his life for doing "a good thing," he...
Greek News
Greece Charges Migrant for His Son’s Death While Crossing the Aegean
A 25-year old Afghan migrant, who lost his son in the Aegean Sea, has been charged by Greece for child endangerment.
Crime
Shadowy Group Claims Athens Community Center Attack
A shadowy far-right group has claimed an arson attack on an Afghan community center in the heart of Athens.
The group, calling itself Krypteia, claimed responsibility for the assault in a statement to Greek media on Friday.
Thursday's incident saw flammable...
Greece
Fights Between Syrian and Afghan Refugees in Athens, 8 Injured
At least eight people were injured as a violent fight between Syrian and Afghan refugees broke out at Piraeus Port on Wednesday night, the Hellenic Coast Guard says.
More than 5,000 migrants and refugees are stranded at Greece's biggest port...