Demetrios Ioannou

Trans refugees fled to Greece for a better life. They found intolerance – Vox

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:23:18 +0000

On a mild night in early May last year, Asma boarded the metro for her daily ride from the residential neighborhood of Agios Nikolaos to downtown Athens. She’s a trans refugee from the Middle East whose name has been changed to protect her identity… READ MORE

In pictures: The Greek school with a single student – POLITICO Europe

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:18:43 +0000

On the tiny island of Arkoi, the future of a school rests in the hands of an 8-year-old… READ MORE

Масовен протест во Солун во одбрана на „Македонија“ – PRIZMA

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:15:56 +0000

Десетици илјади луѓе се собраа во центарот на Солун протестирајќи против компромисно решение на спорот за името што би го вклучил терминот „Македонија“… READ MORE

Thousands in Greece Protest Against Macedonia ‘Name’ Deal – Balkan Insight

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:13:35 +0000

Tens of thousands of people on Sunday rallied in northern Greece’s biggest city, Thessaloniki, against a ‘name’ compromise with neighboring Macedonia which they say would hurt their national interests… READ MORE

In Pictures: Inside Athens’ Hidden ‘Mosques’ – Balkan Insight

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:11:05 +0000

Thousands of Muslims living in the Greek capital use makeshift rooms to pray, awaiting the opening of the city’s first proper mosque, which is due to take place by the year’s end... READ MORE

Skate expectations: How Athens’ child refugees find freedom on wheels – Middle East Eye

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:07:10 +0000

An unlikely urban sport is proving a lifeline for the child refugees of Athens, restoring their confidence and teaching them new skills… READ MORE

Hope Refugees F.C., el equipo de fútbol de los refugiados en Atenas – El País / Planeta Futuro

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:05:13 +0000

Un grupo de 24 jóvenes de Siria, Afganistán Irak y Uganda residentes en los campamentos griegos de Skaramagas, Elaionas y Elliniko entrenan cada semana mientras esperan asilo… READ MORE

Athens doesn’t have a single mosque, so Muslims worship in makeshift prayer rooms – Public Radio International

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:03:07 +0000

Athens is one of the few world capitals without an official mosque. Greece is finally building one. But until then, the city’s thousands of Muslims will continue praying in rented out garages, basements and apartments… READ MORE

First official mosque for Athens creates disquiet in Muslim communities – Middle East Eye

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:59:55 +0000

Muslims in the Greek capital fear that makeshift local mosques will be shut down when first official mosque in 200 years opens… READ MORE

Greek farmers take over Athens

Demetrios Ioannou — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:31:13 +0000

Thousands of farmers from all over Greece marched with tractors and clashed with the police in central Athens to protest against the government’s plans to impose tax rises and pension system reforms. About 800 farmers from the island of Crete arrived early in the morning on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Agriculture Ministry where they thrown vegetables towards the police and rocks at the windows of the building. Later, they joined farmers from other cities and blocked the main road in front of the Greek Parliament. Some of them, stayed all night at the Syntagma Square where they built tents.