As Europe Closes Door To Refugees, Tough Choices For 2 Fathers
Thousands are stranded in Greece, on what they'd hoped would be the road to a new life. "I cannot provide for my family," says one father of young children.
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Pope And Patriarch Make A Rare Show Of Unity In Greece
The leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches called on Europe to show greater compassion for migrants, a move widely welcomed by migrants as well as residents on the Greek island of Lesbos.
For These Greek Grandmas, Helping Migrants Brings Back Their Own Past
The women, now in their 80s, say they live on Lesbos because their parents came to the island as refugees a century ago. Pope Francis will highlight the plight of all migrants on a visit Saturday.
At Macedonian Border, Tensions Between Migrants And Police Erupt Into Violence
Riot police with tear gas and stun grenades faced off with fence-storming migrants and refugees at the border between Greece and Macedonia on Sunday. Tens of thousands of migrants are stranded there.
Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew May Visit Greece This Month
The visit by the leaders of the Eastern and Western churches — announced by Greek church and government officials, but not confirmed by the Vatican — would signal support for migrants and refugees.
EU Deports First Group Of Migrants To Turkey
This is part of the EU's controversial deal with Turkey. The agreement, aimed at stemming the flow of migrants into the EU, has been widely criticized by rights groups.
For 24 Hours, No Migrants Crossed The Sea Between Greece And Turkey
The Greek coast guard reported a sharp drop in the number of migrants crossing between Turkey and Greek Islands on Thursday. Officials believe that bad weather and new restrictions both played a part.
How A High-Tech Buoy Named Emily Could Save Migrants Off Greece
Emily is about 4 feet long, weighs 25 pounds and looks like a cylinder wrapped in an orange-red life jacket. First responders in Greece are beginning to use the remote-controlled lifesaving device.
EU Leaders, Turkey Near Agreement On Migration Route To Northern Europe
A summit in Brussels has ended with participants saying they are closer to an agreement. The EU has been seeking more help from Turkey to cut the flow of migrants. Turkey wants EU membership and cash.
Thousands Of Migrants Stuck In Bottleneck At Greece-Macedonia Border
Migrant numbers in Greece are soaring as countries farther north close their borders or put caps on migrants. The U.N. says Europe is "on the cusp of a largely self-induced humanitarian crisis."