24. July 2017ALEF School
Patision 81, 1st floor
Greek classes only for men between 15-28 years old, along with numerous social and cultural activities. A program initiative,held out by the Greek Forum of Migrants, the Greek Forum of Refugees, and Melissa Network, with the support of The City of Athens and Mercy Corps. Classes take place, five times a week, from Monday to Friday.
Info desk. 5 times per week, From Monday to Friday, between the hours of 10 a.m and 3 p.m, on the premises of the Greek Forum Of Migrants (Patission 81 street, 1st floor)
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
10. August 2017Agia Eleni
Location approximate
Population 341 as of January 2018
46% Syrian, 10% Kuwaiti, 10% Iraqi (Arabic and Kurdish), 7% Afghan (Dari / Farsi), 27% other, as of January 2018
15% men, 28% women, 57% children
ex-kids camp near Ioannina, opened May 2017, managed by Intersos and MoMP (Ministry of Migration Policy)
receiving people relocated from islands
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UNHCR stories
http://donors.unhcr.gr/relocation/en/2017/05/08/former-childrens-home-opens-doors-to-refugee-families-in-western-greece/
http://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2017/7/5967468425/new-facility-refugees-greece-revives-abandoned-buildings.html
construction began in April 2016
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https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (July 2017)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: West | Ioannina
5. December 2016Bridges Humanitarian Initiative
Vilara 2, 10437 Athens.
Monday to Thursday 9-5,
clothing, food pack distribution (temporarily suspended, as of Nov 25), access to skype, legal information about accessing the asylum system and integration support.
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
29. September 2016Elaionas (Eleonas) weekend market
aka "Gypsy market" -- every Saturday from about 10pm until late afternoon Sunday, south of Elaionas / Eleonas metro station. Roma families sell everything: fruit and veg, clothing, shoes, antiques. Good for inexpensive shoes, winter jackets, blankets.
(has moved around the area a couple of times since 2015, so pin may not be completely accurate. as of June 2017, walk south from metro stop and looked for parked cars around a church in a traffic circle. main market is inside a big warehouse, with smaller vendors set up in parking lots and other spaces nearby. also look for παζαρι ('pazari') spray-painted with arrows.)
shopping | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Elefsina (Merchant Marine Academy)
Reopened spring 2018.
227 people as of May 2018, housing people transferred from hotels. Intended as short-stay accommodation only.
87% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish)
10% Iraqi
3% Palestinian
30% men
24% women
46% children
Run by IOM, Hellenic Army, Ministry of Migration Policy (MoMP)
Chronic problem: relatively close to Athens, but no good transit. Nearest bus (expensive) is 30-minute walk from camp.
OLD DATA
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Closed October 22, 2017. Reopened spring 2018.
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (June 2017)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Eleonas camp
Population 1519 as of May 2018
40% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 27% Syrian (Arabic), 8% Iranian (Farsi), 6% Iraqi (Arabic), 6% Pakistani (Urdu, Pashto), 19% Other
40% men, 21% women, 39% children
Cabins for 8 people with a shared bathroom. Usually used for families. Also spelled Elaionas.
Run by Reception and Identification Service (RIS)
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Population 1468 as of January 2018
51% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 29% Syrian (Arabic), 9% Iranian (Farsi), 6% Iraqi (Arabic), 5% Pakistani (Urdu, Pashto)
40% men, 21% women, 39% children (https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505)
January 2017 UNHCR site report gives this as three camps:
Eleonas I and II: 55% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 35% Syrian (Arabic), 10% other
Eleonas III: 75% Syrian, 20% Afghan, 5% Iraqi
Greek Camp Report (mid-April 2016): http://bit.ly/GCREleonas
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Filippiada (Preveza, camp. Petropoulaki)
Population 293 as of May 2018
27% Afghan (Dari, Pashto)
7% Iranian (Dari, Farsi)
26% Iraqi
38% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish)
5% Pakistani (Urdu)
33% men, 27% women, 40% children
prefab cabins on former army base, site managed by ASB, Hellenic Air Force and MoMP (Ministry of Migration Policy)
Facebook: Information Point for Filippiada Volunteers
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OLD data
Greek Camp Report (mid-April 2016): http://bit.ly/GCRFilippiada
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (January 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (July 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
Also spelled Philippiada, Filipiada, Philipiada
camps/aid points: official | Greece: West | Ioannina
21. May 2018GALAZIO ASTERI 1
Classy 34m2 apartments with:kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and a balcony with a breathtaking view of the sea.
Next to the city, a beautiful beach, St. Raphael a mini market,tavernas,grill house,caffeterias,prive parking area and everything else you will ever want.
Large garden, safe playground, no traffic back entrance, shallow sea with soft sand.
Full wi-fi and private satellite receiver
Bo/ng.com rating 9.7!!! Google rating 4.8!!!
Available rooms only for Volunteers from 25EURO per day!
accommodation | Greece: Lesvos | Mytilene / Moria area
6. September 2016Greek Council for Refugees (GCR)
Solomou 12 and Solomou 25, Exarheia, Athens
GCR is a Greek Non-Governmental Organization that supports asylum seekers and refugees in Greece. GCR offers free of charge legal counselling and social assistance. LGBTQ friendly. Opening for an appointment.
*** Legal aid, social support, material support, cultural & educational activities, monitoring, advocacy, networking
***GCR operates in its Offices in ATHENS and THESSALONIKI and is also present in ORESTIADA (EVROS) and IDOMENI (KILKIS).
Main contact: Vasiliki Tsipoura, Attorney-at-Law Coordinator of the Legal Unit, tsipoura@gcr.gr
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Hellenic Red Cross – Social Welfare Department
1, Lykavitou street GR 106 72 Athens
Tel/Fax: 0030 210 3605631
E-mail: swd@redcross.gr
Contact person: Ms Zefi Thanassoula
***vulnerable groups, including families and unaccompanied minors, food and shelter
***Hellenic Red Cross provides housing in ATHENS, LAVRIO, VOLOS, PATRA and legal aid in VOLOS and PATRA.
***medical and psychosocial services
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Integration Centre for Migrant Workers - Ecumenical Refugee Program (KSPM-ERP)
NGO of the Church of Greece 1 Iasiou str., Athens & 20 Iridanou str, Ilisia GR - 115 28, Athens
Tel: +30 210 7295 927, 210 7272 270
E-mail: ecrpath@gmail.com Web:
Contact person : Mrs Efthalia Pappa
***Legal aid, psychosocial support, monitoring, advocacy, networking for capacity building of church relating organizations
(via RefuComm)
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Kara Tepe
Population 1,161 as of May 2018
35% Iraqi
33% Syrian (Arabic, Kurdish)
27% Afghan (Farsi, Dari, Pashto)
5% other
21% men
25% women
54% children
Camp for identified "vulnerable" cases (mostly families), run by the Lesvos municipality. Mostly prefab cabins, but very few with a/c.
Camp director: Stavros
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OLD data
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (Jan 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (July 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Lesvos | Mytilene / Moria area
7. September 2016Katsikas (Ioannina)
Population 357 as May 2018
42% Syrian
20% Iraqi (Arabic and Kurdish)
7% Kuwaiti
25% Afghan
6% Iranian (Farsi / Dari)
34% men
21% women
45% children
REOPENED mid-December 2017 to house people transferred from the islands. Ex air-force base with prefab cabins. Run by ASB and MoMP (Ministry of Migration Policy)
FB page: KATSIKA IOANNINA Volunteers Information Point
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Max 1500, closed/ empty as of mid-December 2016
80% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish), 15% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 5% other, as of late March 2016
Greek Camp Report (mid-April 2016): http://bit.ly/GCRKatsika, http://www.unhcr.gr/sites/profiles/pdf/Katsika%20Ioanninon.pdf
Also on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121713498245805 (Katsikas Refugees & Volunteers Crew; dormant)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: West | Ioannina
7. September 2016Kordelio Softex (Thessaloniki) -- closed late 2017
CLOSED
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Max 1500 (UNHCR says 400), actual pop 296 in August 2017
55% Syrian and Iraqi (Arabic), 30% Algeria and Morocco (Arabic, Darija dialect), 15% other, as of June 2017
70% children men
site managed by Greek Army and Red Cross (IFRC)
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OLD data
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (January 2017)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: North and East | Thessaloniki
8. October 2016Lavrio (asylum centre)
Max 400 (UNHCR report says 300), 373 as of August 2017
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70% Syrian and Iraqi (Arabic), 20% Afghan and Iranian (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 10% other, as of June 2017
40% children
aka Centre for Temporary Accommodation of Foreigners Asylum Seekers Lavrion
NOTE: There are two Lavrio camps: this one (in the town of Lavrio), and another outside of town, in an old summer camp.
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OLD data:
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Lavrio aka Sounio (ex-Agrotiki Ministry summer camp)
Population 243 as of May 2018
54% Syrian
9% Iraqi (Arabic and Kurdish)
12% Afghan
6% Iranian (Farsi / Dari / Pashto)
19% other, as of January 2018
42% men
25% women
33% children
Run by DRC and Hellenic Navy, with RIS
children's summer camp of Agrotiki bank, housing is in prefab cabins
**NOTE: There are two Lavrio camps -- this one, outside of town (closer to Sounio), and the Lavrio asylum centre, in the town.
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OLD data
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (July 2017)
Greek Camp Report (mid-April 2016): http://bit.ly/GCRLavrio -- has photos.
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016METAdrasi – Action for Migration and Development (main office)
8, Thesprotias street GR - 104 44 Athens GREECE
Tel.: 0030 210 5138404
Fax: 0030 210 5126442
E-mail: metadrasi@gmail.com
Contact persons : Mary Laura Capodistria, Evdokia Kouvara
*** interpretation services, escorting and legal support of unaccompanied minors
*** METAdrasi also operates in LESVOS, SAMOS, CHIOS, KOS, LEROS, IDOMENI (KILKIS)
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Malakasa
June 2018: used to house transfers from islands. People still in tents.
AS OF MAY 2018:
Population 939
64% Afghan (Farsi, Dari, Pashto)
23% Iraqi (Arabic, Kurdish)
8% Iranian (Farsi)
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57% men
13% women
30% children
Run by IOM and Hellenic Army
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OLD DATA
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late October 2017: will either close or become permanent
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Max 1500, 700 as of August 2017
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98% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 2% other as of January 2017
Run by International Office of Migration (IOM)
FB group in Greek: Ομάδα αλληλεγγύης για τους πρόσφυγες της Μαλακάσας
Greek Camp Report: http://bit.ly/GCRMalakasa (mid-April 2016)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Medecins du Monde / Doctors of the World (MDM) (clinic and main office)
12, Sapfous street GR – 10553 Athens
Tel: 0030 210 3213150 (central office), 3213485 (clinic)
Fax: 0030 210 3213850
E-mail: info@mdmgreece.gr
Contact person: Ms. Retinioti
***medical and psychosocial aid
***Medecins du Monde also operate in PERAMA, CRETE, PATRA, KAVALA, THESSALONIKI
Procedure for clinic:
Arrive at 7am sharp to get a numbered ticket for kids' doctors and general health appointments (there is a lady doctor). The appointments are for the same day, starting from 9am until closing time at 5pm, in number order. If the day's quota of tickets is finished, there is no point in hanging around.
There are different tickets for different things (eye and skin doctors, cardiologists, etc), and these sometimes happen only on specific days. They also give tickets for their pharmacy, if you are entitled to free medication.
There is no emergency service, no point trying to jump the queue. They have interpreters helping the doctors. Be prepared to wait, it's extremely busy!
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Moria Detention Center
Population ~6,000 as of May 2018
34% Syrian
14% Iraqi (Arabic and Kurdish)
20% Afghan (Dari / Farsi, Pashto)
8% Congolese
24% other
53% men
20% women
27% children
Main Lesvos camp for registration and processing. As of March 20, 2016, a closed camp where people are detained for 25 days after arrival, then get only enter/entrance privileges (they cannot move elsewhere unless deemed vulnerable cases, or sent to Athens for further interviews). Unaccompanied minors are kept in a separate facility inside.
As of September 2017, KEELPNO (Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) is responsible for medical care inside.
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https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (January 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Lesvos | Mytilene / Moria area
26. March 2018Nan -- Food of the World
Komninaki St, opposite Hatzidimou Park, near Bobiras
Nan is a café-restaurant in Mytiline, which was founded by four women with the aim of working together to find solutions to benefit both refugees and local people. Nan restaurant is a project which could never have happened without donations from organisations and friends, and without the help of volunteers. We wish to extend our gratitude to all of them. No funding has come from any government or EU grants.
At Nan we aim to provide an environment and diverse cuisine, both eastern and Mediterranean, where different cultures can meet, integrate and communicate. Where different cultures have the opportunity to share a space and atmosphere in which to foster an understanding of each other and break down barriers. In some cases refugees are still seen in a negative light. This is a serious and sometimes contentious issue, which we will endeavour to address.
After the EU/Turkey agreement the situation in Lesvos has changed. A new approach is needed to deal
travel and practicalities | food | Greece: Lesvos | Mytilene / Moria area
7. September 2016Oinofyta Voiotia
Formerly all-Afghan camp, closed October 2017. Reopened late March 2018, as transitional camp for people waiting for UNHCR apartment placement (estimated residence time: ~1 month).
Population 436 as of May 2018
68% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish)
15% Afghan (Farsi, Dari, Pashto)
11% Iraqi (Arabic and Kurdish)
6% N/A (??)
45% men
23% women
32% children
Run by International Organization of Migration (IOM) and the Hellenic Air Force.
OLD DATA------
(closed fall 2017) https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941
Max 600, ~600 as of June 2017
90% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 5% Pakistani (Urdu), 5% other, as of January 2017
40% children
Largely self-managed, medical care by Adventist Help, site management by International Organization of Migration (IOM)
Greek Camp Report (mid-April 2016): http://bit.ly/GCROinofyta
FB: Info Point for Oinofyta
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Chalkida
7. September 2016Old Sfagei / Port (Rhodes)
population ~60 as of August 2017
As of January 2017, 560 people on Rhodes.
68% Syrian, Iraqi and Palestinian (Arabic and Kurdish), 11% other as of June 2017
76% men, 11% women, 13% kids
ex-warehouse/factory managed by Rhodos municipality and local volunteers
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Other data
August 2017 site report from a refugee: https://medium.com/@AreYouSyrious/ays-daily-digest-10-08-2017-rhodes-another-island-same-shameful-camps-327832412d31
January 2017: https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Islands except Lesvos | Rhodes
22. January 2017Piraeus Open School for Immigrants
ΑΝΟΙΧΤΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΜΕΤΑΝΑΣΤΩΝ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑ
Since 2005 it offers a large variety of courses to immigrants and refugees in a safe and friendly place that LGBTQ refugees can access and treated with respect. They offer language courses in greek, english, german, french, spanish, arabic, urdu as well as history and culture, photography, theater and computer courses. .
Address : 14th Gymnasio, Ag. Anargiron at Ko, Pireas 185 42
Ε-mail: info@asmpir.com
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Praksis (main office)
57, Stournari street GR – 104 32 Athens
Tel: 0030 210 5205200,-2,-3,-4
Fax: 0030 210 5205201
E-mail: info@praksis.gr
Contact person: Mr Antypas
***development, social support and medical cooperation projects
***PRAKSIS is also active in PIRAEUS, PATRA, THESSALONIKI, ORESTIADA, IDOMENI (KILKIS), LEROS, KOS, LESVOS, SAMOS, CHIOS
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Praksis doctors' office / polyclinic
Peoniou 5
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
General doctor: Mon-Fri, from 9:00. Arrive 09:00 to receive a ticket; there are only 15 tickets given each day.
Gynaecologist (a man): Mon-Thurs, arrive at 14:00 for appointment
Dentist: Mon-Fri, arrive before 09:00 *Monday* for appointment
Also: Neurologist, Pediatrician, Pharmacy (closes at 13:00; must have prescription from doctor)
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Rafina -- closed late 2017
CLOSED
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Max 120 (100 per UNHCR), 91 as of August 2017.
Location for some people removed from Piraeus--almost all women and kids.
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52% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish), 41% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto), 7% other, as of June 2017
28% women, 68% children, 4% men
Managed by DRC and Hellenic Army
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OLD data
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (January 2017)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
6. September 2016Red Cross Multifunctional Centre - Athens
Kapodistriou 2, Exarhia, Athens
WhatsApp and Viber helpline: +30 6934724893
Playground, social services, legal advice, psychosocial support
Contact persons : Melenaos Kanakis, Elpida Nomikou
Hours of operation: https://www.accmr.gr/en/services/service/333.html
Run by Hellenic Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, ICRC
emergency / government / legal aid | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Schisto
AS OF MAY 2018
Population 790 as of May 2018
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73% Afghan (Farsi / Dari / Pashto)
17% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish)
6% Iranian (Farsi)
4% Iraqi (Arabic / Kurdish)
42% men, 21% women, 37% children
Run by DRC, Hellenic Army, RIS
Facebook: Immigrant and Refugee Support Group in Athens
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https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (July 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (January 2017)
Greek Camp Report, mid-April 2016: http://bit.ly/1GCRSchisto
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
7. September 2016Skaramagkas
Population 2503 as of May 2018
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56% Syrian
33% Iraqi, (Arabic, Kurdish),
9% Afghan,
1% Iranian (Farsi, Dari)
1% Other
30% men
24% women
46% children
In port area west of Athens; accessible by city bus. All prefab cabins with a/c and kitchens.
Run by DRC, Hellenic Navy, Reception and Identification Service (RIS)
Also spelled Skaramagas, Skaramangas, Skaramangkas
Facebook group: Skaramangas Volunteers
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OLD data
Greek Camp Report (mid-April 2016): http://bit.ly/GCRSkaramagkas
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/53941 (January 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/58471 (July 2017)
https://data2.unhcr.org/en/documents/download/62505 (January 2018)
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens
29. July 2016Studio rental (approx location)
Parking available.
Small charming studio, in traditional stone house with large garden, for exclusive use.
Ideally located, overlooking Eftalou road to the North Coast
• 5 minutes to the beach
• 5min to the castle
• 5 minutes to the city center
• parking
• 50m to mini market
Private and quiet, garden, mountain and castle views, double or single occupancy, bathroom, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, central heating, free internet access, use of washing machine small surcharge.
Special Volunteers price 100Euro per week., per person.
Booking mail to: wandern@otenet.gr
accommodation | Greece: Lesvos | Molyvos / North coast
23. March 2017Thiva / Thebes (Sakiroglou)
Population 785 as of May 2018
38% Syrian (Arabic and Kurdish)
28% Iraqi
24% Afghan (Farsi, Dari, Pashto)
8% Pakistani (Urdu, Pashto)
2% Iranian (Farsi)
43% men
19% women
38% children
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Opened March 2017 to receive residents from Elleniko (primarily Afghan, Farsi / Dari speakers), but has shifted to Arabic-speaking population.
Managed by IOM and Hellenic Army. Former warehouse.
camps/aid points: official | Greece: Central (Athens area) | Athens