„The police is not here to protect us, but to ensure that no journalist enters this camp“, explains the 25-year old M. from Chalkero camp. More …

“My thoughts concerning Europe have completely changed during the last five months. Before I always thought that I will find a peaceful place there. A place without problems. Without war. Without tears. That’s what I am looking for. Nothing else. But I still believe in my success. Soon I will get to Germany. I will meet my family again there. If I had a bicycle I would have achieved my goal already. But even without bike it is not that bad. I am 24 years old. My energy and power is still there and I will never give up.” More …

„We are humans – not animals“, says F. The 30-year old Syrian has lived for four months in this camp at the port of Thessaloniki. His family and 350 others live here. „We live in a very bad condition“ – despite being close to the city. More …

A. and his friend M. have been living for two months in a military camp one hour by car from Thessaloniki. We were denied entry as only residents and registered persons from NGOs are allowed to enter. Nonetheless we managed to talk to residents around the camp. More …