NGO
Crime
Athens-Based Businesses and an NGO a 'Front' for Migrant-Traffickers, Police Say
A group of companies and a non-governmental organizations, all based in Athens, Greece, were acting as a front for migrant trafficking outfits operating around Omonia Square, the Hellenic Police (ELAS) announced on Friday. The rings supplied refugees and migrants...
Greece
Idomeni: Complaints for Expired Food and Quarrel Between Refugees and Driver
The complaints by refugees and migrants for expired food are continuing, as today a new incident of sandwiches with vegetables that had gone bad was made known. The refugees complained about the incident outside the tents of the MSF.
The...
Greece
Greek NGO 'Agkalia' Awarded for 'Outstanding' Work with Refugees
The jury of the Council of Europe awarded the 2016 Raoul Wallenberg Prize to ‘Agkalia’, a Greek NGO operating on the island of Lesvos, for “outstanding achievements in providing frontline assistance to thousands of refugees irrespective of their origin...
events
Second Digital Forum Arrives in Athens on December 10-13
Students, young professionals, academics, NGOs and private sector representatives will come together from December 10-13, 2015 in Athens, for the Second Digital Forum, titled “Disrupt our future.”
The event, which will open at the Impact Hub Athens (athens.impacthub.net), will focus...
Greece
22-Year-Old Moroccan Immigrant Dead at Greek-FYROM Border
A 22-year-old Moroccan man lost his life this morning after suffering electric shock from the border fence in Idomeni, Greece. After praying for the young man, immigrants covered him with a black cloth and delivered his body to...
Greece
Greece to Shelter Refugees in Archaeological Site
Greece’s highest advisory body on the country’s cultural heritage, took the unprecedented decision on Wednesday to allow the use of the Roman Odeon of Kos as a temporary accommodation area for refugees and migrants, following a request by Doctors...
Greece
U.S. Millionaire on a Refugee Rescue Mission to Greece
A non-governmental organization founded and run by American millionaire Christopher Catrambone, announced that it will be conducting private rescue operations of migrants and refugees in the Aegean Sea.
The Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) announced that it will be expanding its Mediterranean...
Greece
Israel Provides Medical Aid for Refugees in Greece
Israel has provided the Greek state with 1.5 tons of medicine to take care of refugees arriving at the Greece.
The medicine was delivered to Greece on Monday after Israel coordinated the supply with Greek Minister of Health Andreas Xanthos. The medicine...
Diaspora
Thessaloniki Municipality and NGOs Collaborate to Help Homeless
The Municipality of Thessaloniki on Wednesday called on Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and charities to form a plan to help the city's homeless during extreme weather conditions.
After the two deaths due to harsh weather in northern Greece, Thessaloniki Mayor...
Greece
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Announces New Wave of Grants
Stavros Niarchos Foundation has announced a new wave of grants to support non-profit organizations that operate in Greek sectors critical for growth and development. A total of 88 grants, amounting to 26.8 million euros, will be given to organizations who are...