A GREEK PERSPECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN REFUGEE CRISIS

This article attempts to reflect on the so-called European refugee crisis, with a focus on the impact of the closure of the Western Balkan route and the subsequent creation of a number of national refugee crises. One consequence has been the Greek crisis, which was “solved” at its initial stages by the creation of informal refugee camps. The article focuses on the Port of Piraeus camp in Athens and the rise of a transnational civil society to cater to the needs of the people who settled there. Last but not least, a number of insights are shared on the nature of the interrupted journeys of these people.