In 2015, 856,000 people passed through the Greek islands, and in 2017 and 2018 only just under 30 thousand (according to UNHCR). But 2019 brought already a growth – over 60,000 newcomers. Today, boats coming to Greek beaches are back again, and practice shows that you can get stuck in Lesbos for a good few years. Nikos and Katerina run a small restaurant on the island, where every refugee can feel at home and eat a meal for free.
26.07.2022
Greece is in flames! For several days now, fires have been consuming the forests on the island of Lesbos, threatening further villages. And although at the moment the flames seem to be under control, the situation is still serious.
Can you guess who is helping the firefighters? You probably won’t be surprised to learn that Katerina and Nikos, along with their entire team of volunteers, are, as usual, right where they need to be. Six years ago they were close to the terrified people who were emerging from the icy water on the Greek beaches, fleeing war and danger. For the past years, they have been feeding the residents of Europe’s largest refugee camp – mostly women, children and senior citizens. They have also been helping the Greek people by responding to every sign of poverty.
Today, they are not only supporting the firefighters battling the gigantic flames, but are also on the ground with them. They are bringing them water and meals so that they can hold back the fire for as long as possible. If you can – send them a few words of support or send the news out into the world that they are truly the humble heroes of this fight!
27.08.2023
The unpaved road stretches for kilometres and winds down the mountainous slopes. It cuts through bone-dry pine forests. From here to Mitylena, the island’s capital, it is more than 40 kilometres. To any sign of civilisation – more than 10. Out of sight, out of mind of all outsiders, a gigantic new refugee camp is […]
14.08.2023
Onur was a baker in Kurdistan. He is not afraid of any job. Stately, broad-shouldered, hands like vices. They have strength and feel. He arrived in Lesbos eight years ago. Abdul got off the boat on a Greek beach a year later. In Syria, he was a mechanic. He has fixed up his decrepit old […]
09.08.2023
“No disease will touch them. They are wild trees. They have already survived more than one pest.” When Nikos talks about olives, he grabs the listener’s full attention. You fall into a tunnel where there are you, Nikos and the olives. We talk like this for several hours. I don’t know how many. Nobody is […]
