Tag: Lesbos
In Lesbos, the trial for “espionage” against 24 humanitarian workers canceled
Sean Binder (center) in the presence of MEP Grace O’Sullivan (right), outside a court in Mytilene, January 10, 2023. MANOLIS LAGOUTARIS / AFP “Today is a first step in the…
Greek justice cancels the procedure for “espionage” against twenty-four humanitarian workers in Lesbos
Dutch rescuer Pieter Wittenberg arrives at the courthouse, on trial along with 23 aid workers on the island of Lesbos, January 10, 2023. MANOLIS LAGOUTARIS / AFP It was expected.…
In Greece, migrants found “handcuffed” and “injured” in Lesbos
Three migrants were found “handcuffed” and “four others injured” on the Greek island of Lesbos, in the Aegean Sea, one of the gateways for migrants and refugees in Europe, denounced,…
In pictures, the desolation in Lesbos, a Greek island ravaged by flames
Tourists and residents were evacuated from a popular resort on the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday after a forest fire destroyed homes in the village of Vatera. Firefighters have…
Heat wave in Europe – fires on Tenerife and Lesbos cause concern – News
contents The heat has Europe firmly in its grip. In many places, the record temperatures lead to major fires. Spain: A forest fire in Tenerife is now causing concern. The…
Heat wave in Europe – fires on Tenerife and Lesbos cause concern – News
contents The heat has Europe firmly in its grip. In many places, the record temperatures lead to major fires. Spain: A forest fire in Tenerife is now causing concern. The…
Fire on the Greek island of Lesbos, hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated
On the coast of Vatera, July 23, 2022. MANOLIS LAGOUTARIS / AFP Hundreds of tourists and residents were evacuated to the Greek island of Lesbos where a forest fire continued,…
in Lesbos, Pope Francis’ scathing address to Europe on the migration issue
Pope Francis during his visit to the island of Lesbos in Greece, Sunday, December 5. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP History will not be able to blame this Pope for not…
Refugees in Lesbos eagerly await the Pope
Pope Francis during his previous visit to Lesbos on April 16, 2016 in the Moria camp. ANDREA BONETTI / AFP In the capital of Lesbos, Mytilene, a choir sings a…
The day: 6000 migrants return to new camps in Lesbos
Almost half of the around 13,000 residents of the burned down refugee camp Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos are now in the hastily erected interim camp been housed.…
The day: Police operation on Lesbos
On the Greek Lesvos island A police operation has begun, in which the people who have become homeless after the fire in the Moria refugee camp are to be taken…