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Pope Francis to Visit Cyprus and Greece December 2-6
The Vatican announced on Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and Greece between December 2-6. The pontiff will travel to Nicosia, Athens and the island of Lesvos, it said.
According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope...
Greece
A Refugee’s Success Story in Greece Thanks to the Home Project
The HOME Project is a group that helps some of the most vulnerable groups of all in Greece -- unaccompanied young migrants and refugees.
Greek News
Migrant Trafficking in Greece tied to NGO Members
Ten foreign activists -- including four NGO members -- have recently been detained for illegal migrant trafficking in Greece. The group attempted to help migrants gain entry into Greece from neighboring Turkey through the Aegean Islands, according to Greek...
Greece
Number of Refugees, Migrants on Lesvos Now Under 5,000
The number of refugees and migrants on Lesvos is now less than 5,000, according to figures released by the Greek Ministry of Migration
Europe
Pope Francis Plans to Visit Greece in November
Pope Francis, who is recovering from intestinal surgery that he underwent this month, has accepted an invitation to visit Greece in November.
Greek News
Double the Number of Migrants are Leaving than Entering Greece
Migrants are leaving Greece at a much faster pace than they are entering it, according to the newest figures on migration released Wednesday.
Crime
Four Afghans Jailed for Moria Camp Blaze in Greece
A Greek court sentenced four Afghan asylum seekers to 10 years in prison for taking part in a fire that destroyed the Moria migrant camp
Greek News
Four Afghans on Trial for Burning Down Migrant Camp on Greece’s Lesvos
Four young Afghan migrants went on trial in Greece accused of starting the fires that burnt down the migrant camp of Moria in Lesvos.
Crime
Marginalized, Victimized Transgender Greek Found Dead
Transgender Greek, Dimitri Kalogiannis missing since April 6 was found dead. Her body was identified by her brother it emerged on Thursday.
Greek News
Greece Says Turkey is Safe for Migrants from Five Countries
The Greek government announced on Monday that some migrants seeking asylum in Greece should seek it in Turkey instead.