25 / 10 / 2023 Kythira shipwreck, one year later Up next 24 / 10 / 2023 Fish farms on Poros: Why the residents are against it About 25% of the Saronic island is slated for the operation of fish farming units, which plan on increasing their… Latest 15 / 06 / 2023 “They are urgently asking for help”: the SOS that was ignoredĀ The Hellenic Coast Guard stated that they did not commence a rescue operation to aid the fishing trawler overloaded with migrants before it eventually sank because the vessel refused assistance. International law experts, as well as active and former Coast Guard officials, refute this argument. In addition, communication between Alarm Phone and authorities (which are in Solomonās possession), prove that the migrants on board had sent out an SOS ā which was ignored. Read more 15 / 06 / 2023 Just 0,07% of 819m border budget to Greece earmarked for Search and Rescue As the European Commission chastises Greece for violent pushbacks and European officials express their grief over the deadly Pylos shipwreck, Greek authorities have been granted more than twice the amount of EU funding for border management from 2021 to 2027, compared to the previous grant. Read more 12 / 05 / 2023 EU Details Violations at Greeceās āModelā Refugee Camps Internal EU documents show Greeceās ānew generationā of refugee camps struggle to provide accommodations in line with asylum standards. Read more 04 / 05 / 2023 Is Edelman following Predator? The president and CEO of a Greek company linked to communications giant Edelman attended an event organized on the Greek spyware scandal. That raises questions about whether Edelman is involved in the issueās communication management on behalf of the Greek government. Solomon reveals documents extending Edelman’s contract with the government. Read more 29 / 04 / 2023 Surviving hell in Samos: Beaten, robbed, and pushed back from Greek ‘paradise’ Following a months-long investigation, Solomon has been able to locate and document for the first time the picturesque spot on the Greek island, where ten asylum seekers were detained, abused, and robbed by masked men before being cast adrift in the Aegean sea. Read more 26 / 04 / 2023 After a personal data breach affecting 10 million customers, Cosmote & OTE appeal to cancel fine Greeceās biggest telecommunications group seeks to overturn a ā¬9.25 million fine following a breach of user records that exposed the data of millions of subscribers. The fine could have reached ā¬130 million, according to the National Data Protection Authority. Read more 19 / 04 / 2023 Hawala: The bankers of irregular migration The absence of legal migratory routes towards Europe has raised the importance of entrusted intermediaries that operate through the āhawalaā system and serve both as a bank for smugglers and as an insurer for migrants. Read more 13 / 04 / 2023 Tal Dilian: How Mr Predator attempted to save his image His name is linked to wiretapping scandals in Cyprus & Greece ā the former Israeli intelligence officer is one of Europeās most controversial figures. Solomonās OSINT investigation reveals how a months-long campaign attempted to create a positive online narrative about Tal Dilian and his business activities. Read more 27 / 03 / 2023 Their sons were murdered by Neo-Nazis. Now they vow to keep their memory alive. Serpil Temiz Unvar and Magda Fyssa, who lost their sons to racist crime in Germany and Greece, join forces to fight against far-right violenceāso that the murders stop. Read more 23 / 03 / 2023 Pushbacks: MEPs ask for explanations after a report by Solomon & El PaĆs reveals mistreatment and exploitation of refugees The president of the LIBE Committee and Spanish MEPs have asked the EU to investigate recent revelations and have proposed making adherence to human rights law a condition for the allocation of EU funds to Greece. Read more 09 / 03 / 2023 The Great Robbery: during illegal pushbacks in Greece, refugees are robbed by border guards Solomon’s investigation, in collaboration with the Spanish newspaper El PaĆs, reveals that Greek security forces have stolen more than ā¬2 million from refugees during pushbacks. Read more 06 / 03 / 2023 The Fire at Moria: A disaster destined to happen The re-examination of information and revealing data call into question the credibility of the evidence that led to six young asylum seekers being convicted of setting fire to Europe’s most notorious refugee camp. Read more More Editors’ picks 06 / 12 / 2022 They once experienced war in their home country. Bosnians are now helping those who get stuck along the Balkan route. Greek strawberries āmade in Bangladesh” Up to 10,000 migrant agricultural workers live in makeshift camps in the strawberry fields of Ilia, which produce the “red gold” that generates tens of millions of euros in exports. While the Greek state remains indifferent, the number of workers is expected to increase, as production is projected to skyrocket by 2025, covering approximately 6,200 acres. The cost of agricultural produce in Portugalās Alentejo region Diana Takacsovaās photography stresses the role of the essential workers who are frequently trapped outside the formal system, juxtaposing it with the intensified land use and the inadequate living and labour conditions present in the Alentejo region. The logbook of Moria A logbook was found in the ashes of Europeās most notorious refugee camp. Written by the workers that were there to protect the unaccompanied minors, but often felt incapable of doing so, its pages reveal the horrific reality that they endured. The logbook of Moriaās safe zone is an indisputable document of Europeās failure to protect the most vulnerable group of asylum seekers that sought safety within its borders. “Mom, what are Albanians?” Marios and Mirela came to Greece 24 years ago, and their children were born here. They cultivate garlic ā a local product which has helped the region of Platykampos, Larissa, gain international attention. But they are still waiting for Greek citizenship. More editors’ picks Solomon news 19 / 10 / 2023 “The Pylos shipwreck has forced us to confront questions about so-called European values” 30 / 06 / 2023 Greek Border Guards call on Solomon to retract investigation which reveals they stole more than ā¬2 million from refugees 04 / 03 / 2023 #MoriaTrialWatch: Monitoring the trial of the Moria Six 01 / 03 / 2023 Press Conference Forensic Architecture/Forensis: Fire in Moria Refugee Camp 30 / 11 / 2022 Solomon awards ā¬4,000 to 2 investigative projects in Greece 22 / 11 / 2022 Italy: a call in support of Roberto Saviano, defendant in a defamation trial 18 / 10 / 2022 āThe food we eatā: Solomon offers support to two investigative journalists 12 / 09 / 2022 Cyber attack against Solomon ā 220 million hits in three days 03 / 08 / 2022 Solomon’s reporter Malichudis under surveillance for “national security reasons” 22 / 03 / 2022 UNHCR responds to Solomon over Mitarachiās definition of ārealā refugees More
24 / 10 / 2023 Fish farms on Poros: Why the residents are against it About 25% of the Saronic island is slated for the operation of fish farming units, which plan on increasing their…
06 / 12 / 2022 They once experienced war in their home country. Bosnians are now helping those who get stuck along the Balkan route.
