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Greek Anarchists Are Finding Space for Refugees in Abandoned Hotels

Greek Leftists and Anarchists say they have found a better alternative to camps for Europe’s refugees: the continent’s empty buildings. The buildings’ owners don’t necessarily agree.

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Regarding the rumors on the imminent evacuation of refugee squats and the escalation of the anti-refugee policy

It looks like the government attack against the refugee housing squats is being escalated. Following the evacuation of the Thessaloniki squats in the summer, the Alkiviadou refugee housing squat and Villa Zografou were evacuated a few weeks ago. Following the statements by Minister of Public Order Nikos Toskas last week, regarding the evacuation of refugee housing squats, rumors and leaked information has been circulating, setting the stage for a new round of attacks.

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An occupied hotel in Greece models how to welcome refugees

It is almost summer in Europe. Temperatures are rising, and many are preparing for vacations somewhere in the Mediterranean, which means searching for accommodation online. “No pool, no minibar, no room service, and nonetheless: the best hotel in Europe” reads the City Plaza Hotel’s homepage. A joke? Yes. A lie? Not at all. While this hotel in Athens, Greece might not offer those conventional services, it provides something far better: Free housing, medical care and meals for hundreds of people who have had to flee their countries.

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This refugee squat represents the best and worst of humanity

The derelict City Plaza hotel in Athens was taken over by activists in 2016. Since then, it has housed refugees without a cent of government funding

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