UNHCR concerned by violence at Greek border

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UNHCR concerned by violence at Greek border

03/12/201503/12/2015 ENstaff FYROM, Idomeni, refugee crisis, UNHCR

Tensions have been rising at Idomeni, on the Greek side of the border with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

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UNHCR warns of humanitarian problems at Greece’s borders

24/11/201524/11/2015 ENstaff FYROM, Greece, refugee crisis, Serbia, UNHCR

UNHCR remains concerned at the risks associated with a series of new and uncoordinated restrictions imposed on several borders in the Balkans.

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UNHCR – IOM – UNICEF: “New border restrictions create tension”

21/11/2015 ENstaff IOM, refugee crisis, UNHCR, UNICEF

Restriction measures by States are creating tension at border crossings and a domino effect, leaving in total limbo some refugees and migrants stranded at different border points.

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REFUGEE = A journey powered by various art forms

19/11/201519/11/2015 ENstaff Greek Forum of Refugees, Michael Cacoyiannis Foundation, refugee crisis, UNHCR

The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and the Greek Forum of Refugees are joining forces to raise awaireness on the current refugee crisis.

REFUGEE = A journey powered by various art forms

The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and the Greek Forum of Refugees are joining forces to raise awaireness on the current refugee crisis.

On 24 September 2015, migrants and refugees from countries including Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, as well as regions of the Balkans and Africa arrive by special train in Berlin.

In September 2015, around 600 refugees and migrants arrive daily to be registered and receive legal documentation to remain in Germany. The exodus of people from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe is the largest movement of people since World War II. In industrialized countries such as Greece and Germany, UNICEF stands ready to provide assistance requested by governments and has already undertaken a number of assessments to support local authorities facing unprecedented numbers of refugees and migrants. As these assessments are concluded, UNICEF is ready to provide further assistance as required, in line with its expertise.

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Major spike in number of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe

16/11/201516/11/2015 ENstaff children, Europe, migrants, Red Cross, refugees, UNHCR, UNICEF

With record numbers of child refugees and migrants – 700 a day seeking asylum in Europe – UNICEF has identified five groups of vulnerable children and is mobilizing tailored actions to meet their needs…

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UNHCR ramping up support on Greece’s Lesvos island

13/11/201513/11/2015 ENstaff Aegean, crisis, Greece, Hellenic Coast Guard, Lesvos, migrants, refugees, UNHCR

Of the 660,000 refugees and migrants who have reached Greece this year more than half have landed at Lesvos. With winter approaching, reception conditions and capacity there remain overstretched and inadequate.

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UNHCR aids refugees on the Greek Islands

09/11/2015 ENstaff Chios, Greece, Kalymnos, Kos, Leros, Lesvos, refugees, Samos, UNHCR

An estimated 20,000 refugees and migrants are currently on the Islands of Chios, Kalymnos, Kos, Lesvos, Leros and Samos, straining limited reception facilities and forcing many, including women and children, to sleep out in the open.

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Winter is coming to Europe

06/11/2015 ENstaff Europe, Greece, migrants, refugees, UNHCR

With thousands of refugees and migrants continuing to arrive in Europe via the Mediterranean each day as winter approaches, the UN refugee agency is appealing to donors for US$96.15 million in additional support for Greece and affected countries in the Balkans.

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First asylum-seekers relocate from Greece to Luxembourg

04/11/201504/11/2015 ENstaff Greece, Iraq, refugees, relocation, Syria, UNHCR

It was the crack of dawn when 30 asylum-seekers from Syria and Iraq gathered around the departure gate at Athens International Airport on Wednesday, bound for a new life in a new land. The atmosphere was full of expectation. Some could barely contain their excitement, others were more reserved.

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Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.