Topic: Greece

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Jan 15, 2026

ERCI Case: Acquittal of Volunteers and Rescuers – A Victory for the Rule of Law and Solidarity

ERCI Case: Acquittal of Volunteers and Rescuers – A Victory for the Rule of Law and Solidarity HIAS Greece welcomes the acquittal of the Dutch volunteer, whom HIAS represented, as well as the remaining 23 accused rescuers and volunteers, in a case that has been widely criticized internationally as an example of the criminalization of solidarity.

Dec 29, 2025

Refugees in Greece: What You Need to Know 

Asylum seekers, who were rescued off the Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos, arrive at the port of Lavrio in Lavreotiki, Greece, on July 10, 2025. (Costas Baltas/Anadolu via Getty Images) Greece is one of the primary entry points for refugees and displaced people. Learn more about the current landscape for refugees in Greece.

Dec 16, 2025

Κοινή Δήλωση Οργανώσεων της Κοινωνίας των Πολιτών σχετικά με τη θέση του Συμβουλίου για την πρόταση Κανονισμού Επιστροφών

Κοινή Δήλωση Οργανώσεων της Κοινωνίας των Πολιτών σχετικά με τη θέση του Συμβουλίου για την πρόταση Κανονισμού Επιστροφών Η HIAS Greece και οι συνεργαζόμενοι οργανισμοί εκφράζουν τη βαθύτατη ανησυχία τους σχετικά με την κατεύθυνση που λαμβάνουν επί του παρόντος οι συζητήσεις σχετικά με την πρόταση Κανονισμού για τις Επιστροφές στο Συμβούλιο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.

Dec 16, 2025

Joint Civil Society Statement on the EU Council’s Position on the Return Regulation Proposal

Joint Civil Society Statement on the EU Council’s Position on the Return Regulation Proposal HIAS Greece and partner organizations express deepest concern regarding the direction that discussions on the proposal for a Return Regulation are currently taking in the Council of the European Union.

Apr 23, 2025

HIAS Legal Protection Team Notches Important Victories Around the World

HIAS Legal Protection Team Notches Important Victories Around the World Despite a challenging context, legal protection teams across HIAS have recently won important victories for their clients.

Dec 16, 2024

HIAS Statement in Support of the Rights of Syrian Refugees

HIAS Statement in Support of the Rights of Syrian Refugees In the wake of historic political changes in Syria, HIAS extends our solidarity to the millions of Syrians who have been displaced by their country’s long conflict and encourages all governments to uphold obligations to protect those forced from their homes. 

Nov 6, 2024

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist The court in Mytilene convicted four for attacking photojournalist Michael Trammer and issuing violent threats to refugees.

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