Lesbos

The Union of Theologians on the Greek island of Lesbos released an official announcement condemning the celebration of Valentine’s Day. The theologians question the motives behind the organization of various events on the island and called on the islanders to...

Greece is rushing to complete the setting up of five migrant registration centers and two refugee camps amid violent reactions from local citizens. Only one of the five required migrant registration centers (hotspots) is completed while the Greek government has...

At least 33 migrants drowned on Monday afternoon, when two boats carrying them capsized off İzmir, and Altınoluk coasts in Turkey. The private Dogan news agency says that 11 bodies were found near the Aegean coastal resort of Dikili, a...

Greece's proposals for the Nobel Peace Prize include an elderly woman, a 40-year-old fisherman of Lesbos and actress Susan Sarandon who volunteered to save lives of refugees. According to Greek Deputy Migration Minister Yiannis Mouzalas, there will be "at least two...

A two-day festival commemorating Saint Valentine will take place on Lesbos island on February 13-14 as the holy relics of the Saint are kept in the Church of Metastassis of Virgin Mary in Mytilene. The municipality of Lesbos, the Chamber of...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met today with his top ministers to discuss the refugee crisis that plagues Greece and to consider what additional measures can be taken, especially given EU’s pressure for more efficient border checks. Among others, Minister...

Yet another boat carrying immigrants to Greece has capsized off Turkey’s western coast, leaving at least 39 people dead, according to Turkish news agency Anadolu. Five children were among the dead, said the Turkish coast guard. While 75 people aboard...

The Greek government is annoyed and concerned over the ultimatum given by the European Commission to better protect its borders from the migrant influx and the threat to be expelled from the Schengen zone. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reacted...

Melbourne lifesaver Simon Lewis traveled to Greek island of Lesbos to help refugees crossing the dangerous waters between Turkey and Greece. The Australian volunteer from St Kilda Surf Lifesaving Club in Melbourne was participating in a venture between Greek...

An international group of academics will propose for the residents of Greek islands who are found on the front lines of the refugee crisis to be nominated for a nobel prize. Academics from the universities of Oxford, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell...