Immigration
Diaspora
Scholar Untangles Racial Identity of Early Greek Immigrants to America
Greek-American scholar Kathryn Vaggalis has untangled the complex racial identity of early Greek immigrants to America in her research of Greek "picture brides."
Picture brides, or women in their home country who were "matched" with a husband in America only...
Australia
Australia: Where Greek Migrants Got a Second Chance at a New Life
The story of how Greeks migrated from their native land to Australia is an interesting one. In 1829, the first known Greeks arrived in Australia. However, they did not arrive voluntarily.
They were a group of seven sailors who were...
Greek News
Albanian Residents Leaving Greece for Wealthier Countries
Many legal Albanian citizens with a valid residence permit are leaving Greece for wealthier countries, according to data released in August by the Hellenic Ministry for Migration and Asylum.
According to the data issued by the Ministry in August 2021,...
Food
Souvlaki Wrapper in Ireland Makes 4 Times the Greek Minimum Wage
A €2,500 euro salary is being offered to any Greek who wants to take on the job of a souvlaki wrapper in a Greek souvlaki bar in Dublin, Ireland.
The job listing, in addition to the €2,500 salary, promises that...
Greek News
Thousands of Syrian Refugees ‘Seeking to Enter Greece’ Through Turkey
Greece braces for a refugee crisis on its borders with Turkey as thousands of Syrian refugees are reportedly organizing themselves to march towards Evros and try to cross into Europe.
Greece's Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos announced on Wednesday...
Ancient Greece
A Lesson in Immigration Policy from the Cradle of Democracy
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Of all the ancient Greek cities, Athens was the most prominent. It was there that the main thinkers, philosophers, and authors who contributed to the development of Western culture as we know it today lived and worked.
By Alastair Blanshard
Those...
Europe
Visiting Europe Will Come With a Fee in 2023
All non-citizens of the European Union will be required to pay a small fee of €7 ($7.35) to visit the continent starting in 2023.
This is due to the implementation of the long-expected ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System).
Although...
Australia
Greek-Australians: One of Australia’s Most Vibrant Communities
Greek-Australians are one of the largest minority groups in the country.
Diaspora
Demetrios Papademetriou, Top Scholar on Migration, Dies at 75
Demetrios Papademetriou, a leading scholar on international migration, passed away last Wednesday at the age of 75 according to a statement released by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), where he served as President Emeritus until his death.
He is survived...
Greek News
Greece Opens Two More Migrant Camps on Kos, Leros Islands
Greece opened on Saturday two more migrant camps on the islands of Kos and Leros to accommodate migrants and asylum seekers crossing the Mediterranean from Turkey.
These camps are being referred to as “enclosed” camps due to their increased isolation...