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UNHCR chief urges action over conditions for asylum-seekers on Greek island
28 Nov 2019 Filippo Grandi bears witness to conditions at the Moria centre on Lesvos and calls on European states to help Greece address situation -
Thousands of asylum-seekers moved off Greek islands
27 Dec 2018 As winter bites, UNHCR helps the Greek government move vulnerable asylum-seekers from reception centres on the Aegean Islands to shelter on the mainland. -
Fewer refugees arriving in Greece's Evros region, but problems remain
12 Jun 2018 UNHCR urges efforts to ensure access to asylum and timely registration in Greece's north-eastern Evros region. -
Refugee family renews century-old ties on Crete
23 Feb 2018 After fleeing the conflict in Syria with his family, Ahmed has rediscovered his roots on the Greek island of Crete. -
Women report sexual abuse fears at Greek reception centres
9 Feb 2018 UNHCR particularly worried about the situation at overcrowded centres on the Aegean islands of Lesvos and Samos. -
More speed needed to help refugees stranded in Greek islands
22 Dec 2017 UNHCR moves a dozen families from soggy tents at Lesvos reception centre to hotels, but transfers to the mainland need to speed up as conditions deteriorate. -
A home away from home under UNHCR accommodation programme
19 Apr 2017 In Greece, refugees find new homes with UNHCR assistance, putting an end to months of uncertainty. -
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks sings with refugees in Greece
11 Apr 2017 Acclaimed soprano and humanitarian says she is impressed by improvements to refugees' living conditions since last year. -
Afghan boy retreats into silence after separation from family
10 Apr 2017 Eight-year-old Farzad is one of a growing number of refugee children whose health has been affected by flight.