From an article in the New York Times today
The Greek government has come up with a novel solution to a growing backlog of asylum appeals: Abolish appeals.
No backlog. No Problem.
But the problem can’t be dismissed so easily. Greece has a backlog of about 30,000 cases. A part-time asylum appeals board hears about 60 cases a [...]
It’s Thursday and you know what that means ? DD live is tonight. All the instructions are below. Hope to see you there later.
The DD live chatroom is permanently open but Thursdays are the scheduled chat day.
The room is password protected, so to get access for the first time, send me an email saying [...]
As I was making my way back home after my idyllic break to Kalamata, I took a bus through Omonia, an area in the centre of Athens where many immigrants live and work. I noticed a visible reduction in the amount of people gathered on the street. I wasn’t sure if I was just being [...]
Just back from a wonderful break near Koroni which is truly beautiful. Deserted beach, fantastic friends, shared cooking, lots of eating, swimming, “competitive games” (lol guys!), deep and seriously meaningful conversation, love and hugs (always welcome) and best of all… no TV, internet, blogging or grumpy comments. I will get round to answering all your [...]
At this time of the year, here in Greece, blogging drops low on the priority list. Thoughts have turned to holidays and it’s seriously too hot to sit on a computer and do anything (especially think). But I do want to say something before I go off this week for a short break. I am [...]
Today is Thursday and it’s DD live tonight. Drop by if you can…
The regular Thursday meet-up is my private chatroom (details at the top of the page under DD Live) where you need a password from me to enter. For those of you who have visited before the password has stayed the same. If anyone [...]
UPDATE: Amnesty International condemns forced evictions in Patras.
Amnesty International is calling on the Greek government to ensure that around 100 people who became homeless after being forcibly evicted from their makeshift homes in Patras on 12 July 2009 are provided with immediate emergency relief, including shelter, water and access to medical assistance. The government should [...]
UPDATE: The latest report on the clampdown from the BBC
Greece has long-needed to formulate a comprehensive strategy on immigration. Asylum recognition is less than 1% (the lowest in Europe). Undocumented immigrants are stranded here mostly without support of any kind, let alone legal assistance. The bureaucracy makes it almost impossible for anyone to obtain any [...]
UPDATE: Latest video from BBC News
UPDATE 2: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has voiced its concern over the (they say “closure” although it was complete destruction) of the camp in Patras. UNHCR spokesperson, Ron Redmond said
The UNHCR has long maintained that the makeshift camp at Patras did not provide appropriate accommodation for [...]
Some of you might have noticed my chatroom in the sidebar. This is intended to be a casual chat where people can speak to each other while visiting the blog. However, it is public and anyone can comment.
The regular Thursday meet-up will be in my private chatroom (details at the top of the page under [...]
UPDATE: Teacher Dude has more on the demonstrations against the new laws.
[Teacher Dude's photograph used with permission]
I am posting an article on how incompetent government, non-existent immigration policies and the rise of the far-right has lead to the current harsh new immigration laws being introduced in Greece. We will be seeing the introduction of internment [...]
Via the Athens News
RULING NEW Democracy’s immigration crackdown came under heavy fire in parliament as opposition MPs criticised the governing party’s plans to have police hunt down and lock up tens of thousands of undocumented migrants for up to a year, or until they are deported.
Despite the controversy, ND passed the get-tough law on June [...]
I have decided to host an informal DD Live on Thursdays. I cannot promise to be here every week but you don’t need me to have a get together! During the summer months at least, when life is a little more relaxed, I can try and be host. For now let’s stick to the old [...]
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