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Refugee Student Saidu Kamara Granted Asylum in Greece
A refugee student facing deportation was granted asylum in Greece, the government spokesman announced on Friday.
17-year-old Saidu Kamara from Guinea in West Africa won his appeal against an earlier decision by the Greek immigration services.
Kamara’s story inspired the Greek...
Greece
Refugee from Moria Camp Signs Professional Football Contract with Greek Club
The Historic Greek football club Panionios announced on Tuesday that a refugee from the West African nation of Guinea signed a contract to play with the team in late October.
Twenty-two-year-old Alia Camara came to Greece on a boat from...
Greece
Greek Football League: "We are West Africans, We are Not a Virus"
According to BBC, earlier this month, Sierra Leonean footballer John Kamara was allegedly denied training sessions with the club of Lamia, following fears of the Ebola virus epidemic.
After what was believed to be a misunderstanding, the 24-year-old striker started the...
Africa
Nigerian Pirates Release Greek Sailor
Greek 65-year-old chief engineer who was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates was released on Tuesday. He along with the Ukrainian captain of the Greek-owned cargo vessel ALTHEA, were abducted on December 17, while sailing between Nigeria and Guinea.
According to the...
Crime
Pirates Abduct Greek Engineer of Cargo Ship
A Greek-owned cargo vessel was attacked on Tuesday, by a dozen armed men while sailing between Nigeria and Guinea.
The pirates have abducted 2 of the crew members of Marshall Islands-flagged Althea. As reported by the Greek Shipping Ministry, the two persons...