See the whole article here AUGUST 7, 2017 TILOS, GREECE—They are the forgotten people – more than 60,000 refugees who have been languishing in camps in Greece after their dreams of finding a new life in Europe were thwarted. The Syrians, Iraqis, and Afghans are stuck in limbo, waiting to hear whether they will be granted […]
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BUSINESS INSIDER: Syrian refugees are being welcomed on this small Greek island where goats outnumber people
See here the full article They are the forgotten people – more than 60,000 refugees who have been languishing in camps in Greece after their dreams of finding a new life in Europe were thwarted. The Syrians, Iraqis, and Afghans are stuck in limbo, waiting to hear whether they will be granted asylum and allowed […]
HUMANITE: Grèce. À Tilos, un îlot d’humanité dans un continent cadenassé
See the article here Meisoun, Mohamed et leurs enfants sont arrivés de Syrie en février. Aujourd’hui, Meisoun travaille, souriante et ravie. C’est l’histoire d’une petite île grecque perdue quelque part dans la mer Égée. Avec à peine 500 habitants, Tilos a décidé de devenir le havre de ceux qui ont dû quitter leur patrie pour […]
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VICE.GR: Tilos experiment – Two Days on the Island who solved the Refugee Issue
The article-tribute to Tilos pioneering hosting and integration project of SolidarityNow by the online news portal, vice.com and the journalist Antonis Diniakos, who visited the island and the accommodation structure, along with the organization’s team: “Tilos experiment – Two Days on the Island which solved the Refugee Issue”. Full article
VORIA.GR: SOLIDARITYNOW PROVIDED HOME TO MORE THAN 4000 ASYLUM SEEKERS
Article of voria.gr after SolidarityNow’s press release for the results and achievements of the hosting and accommodation projects during 2016. Full article
Makedonia: On a waiting list 1,000 unaccompanied minor refugees | Solidarity Now’s appeal for accommodation structures for children arriving alone
A detailed article by Makedonia paper & website regarding the unaccompanied children and SolidarityNow’s appeal to find accommodation structures for them Full article
protagon.gr: Where did refugees find their little paradise in the Aegean
Extensive article on SN’s unique Tilos program and its coverage by the BBC channel. Full article