Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Seven days from the Pylos catastrophe: lies, persecution and protest
Several updates from the week following the Pylos catastrophe: the Greek government running from responsibility, the law and human decency.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
May 24, 202317 min read
Greece, Nea Dimokratia and ‘second chances’
Nea Dimokratia took a far greater lead over SYRIZA than expected on Sunday. But just one in four registered Greek voters voted for it.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
May 18, 20238 min read
Lesvos’ turn to revel in ND carnival of lies
Anyone unfortunate enough to be addressed by Nea Dimokratia on its ‘fair’ refugee policy should ask: what happened to our €3.2bn?
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Apr 29, 202315 min read
Notis Mitarachis: lying to the Greek public
It is an uncomfortable thing to have to point out, but Greece's Migration Minister Notis Miatarchis is, simply, a liar.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Apr 20, 20233 min read
It is time to stop
A woman was shot dead on Wednesday for trying to find a safe place to live. It is time to stop.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Oct 14, 20225 min read
CNN wastes opportunity to speak to Mitarachis
When a country's government is as limited and unpleasant as Greece's, it needs its journalists to step up. CNN Greece failed to do so.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Aug 20, 20225 min read
Mitarachis and Elaionas: lack of interest, lack of empathy
Elaionas' closure has been chaotic and harrowing. Unfortunately, it's entirely in keeping with Mitarachis and his ministry's behaviour.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Aug 18, 20229 min read
A story of Maria: how the Greek government killed a five-year-old girl
A five year-old girl was killed as a result of the actions of the Greek government and police.This is how that outrage happened.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Jun 2, 20225 min read
The Sound of Greece’s Summer: ‘It’s Turkey’s fault’. Part Two
Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachis helped spread a false narrative for the European public about what will happen this summer.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Apr 29, 20226 min read
Leggeri resigns as Frontex director after latest revelations of agency’s illegal, immoral activities
Frontex' director has resigned: it's good news, but without other significant changes - and not just at Frontex' level - little will change.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Aug 5, 20218 min read
Mitarachis at a crossroads: to resign, or to finally take responsibility
Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachis has reached a crossroads: he must now resign or commit to doing his job properly.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Mar 30, 20214 min read
Madam Commissioner, we are here to help
Dear Madam Commissioner, Ms Johansson, We watched your press conference this afternoon (29 March 2021) with interest and – we have to say...
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Dec 3, 20204 min read
Change the broken Statement
Thessaloniki, 2 December 2020 An open letter to Greek, EU and international specialists in migration, asylum and law. We were alarmed and...
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