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Greek strawberries “made 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.

A behind-the-scenes look at Greece’s “red gold” harvest

A photo essay by Thodoris Nikolaou

The well hidden cases of domestic servitude

Many domestic workers in Greece have been living in the worst possible conditions. Many migrant women who worked as domestics and babysitters have lost their jobs.

“We call it ‘modernization’” – reception centers for migrants will be ‘closed’ facilities

May 10, 2021

During her recent visit to Greece, European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson made assurances that new reception centers on the Aegean islands would not be closed facilities. However, the reconfiguration of existing camps on the mainland into closed facilities are progressing at a rapid pace − and the authorities involved are pointing fingers at each other.

2021 European Press Prize nomination for The Logbook of Moria

Apr 29, 2021

Our team is thrilled to announce that our story “The Logbook of Moria” has been nominated for the 2021 European Press Prize for the Distinguished Reporting Award

His drawing traveled to Europe. But 12-year-old Jamal simply wants to “get out of this jail”.

Apr 27, 2021

“I don’t want anything from you. Nor am I happy that my drawing has traveled to another place, while I’m stuck in a prison”, says little Jamal from a detention center on Kos island.

Born on January 1st

Apr 25, 2021

An unpublished piece from earlier this year that attempts to explain a common and noticeable phenomenon that we often encounter in our coverage of refugees.

Working in other people’s homes in the midst of a pandemic

Apr 24, 2021

Since arriving in Greece -27 years ago- Rodika has been working as a domestic worker. When COVID-19 appeared, she saw her working reality change.

Domestic Workers in Greece

Apr 13, 2021

Migrants employed in the domestic work sector are essential workers in the COVID-19 response, due to the important roles they play in the care of children, sick, and dependent people.