NGO
Greece
Syrian Refugees Having a Hard Time In Greece
As the civil war in Syria gets worse day by day, the number of refugees who seek better luck has been constantly increasing. The host countries in Europe and the Middle East have grown uneasy over the new arrivals....
Diaspora
Greeks Relying on Church Food Banks
Mission, supported by the Greek Orthodox Church is organizing food banks at the church of Agii Apostoli in central Athens. Every day more and more Athenians are queuing to receive food.
According to euronews, the Greek Orthodox church supported Non-governmental Organisation...
Crime
Greek Police Chief Accused by Amnesty International of Racist Comments
Amnesty International has called on the Greek government to investigate allegations that the Greek Chief of Police advised officers that undocumented immigrants should be detained for as long as possible, and their “lives made unbearable.” This was part of a related...
Greece
NGO Pro Asyl: "Greek Authorities Brutally Push Back Refugees"
According to NGO Pro Asyl, Greek authorities push back refugees who attempt to enter Greece illegally. This practice is against international laws and is also used by Italian authorities who push back immigrants when they are trying to enter...
Economy
Greek Sun Offers Cheap, Clean Power
GreekSun is a is non-political, non-profit offering free-of charge installation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of houses and small-sized enterprises. Company officials said they want to utilize solar energy, one of the country's best resources during a crushing...
Economy
Greece Freezes Public Funding for NGOs
On the orders of Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, public funding for nongovernmental organizations was frozen on August 21 as part of the effort to reduce waste, according to the daily paper Kathimerini.
It is not known exactly how many...
Greece
Rise in Patients Visiting "Doctors of the World" Clinic in Thessaloniki
NGO Medecins du Monde (Doctors of the World) clinic in Thessaloniki reported a sudden rise in patients seeking free medical advice and assistance since September.
According to the head of the branch, Sofia Garane, who spoke to Skai television, the...