This study analyzes the dynamics of irregular migration from Albania to Greece, focusing on influencing factors and the effectiveness of control policies. Through empirical research, it examines migrants’ routes, intermediaries, crossing costs, and the impact of the economic crisis on migrants’ legal status. The study highlights the role of migration networks and transnationalism, while assessing
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From the snow. (1993). Sotiris Goritsas
Based on the short story by Sotiris Dimitriou, the film follows three Northern Epirote migrants who cross the Greek-Albanian border on foot, hoping to build a better life in Athens. Their journey exposes them to the harsh realities of poverty, marginalization, and racism in urban Greece. The death of one of them in a workplace
Παρβανέ / Parwaneh
A short film made by a group of refugee schoolgirls from Eleonas Camp. Three women in Afghanistan make their way to Europe trying to escape from an environment of insecurity, oppression and a lack of future for their children.
Documentaries with refugee adolescents in Greece and Germany. Social exclusions and paths of integration
In the context of this research, after three years of personal involvement in a refugee shelter, an attempt is made to represent the experiences of adolescents in conditions of multiple transitions, through a documentary film, focusing mainly on the experiences of two children in Greece and Germany. The relationship and cooperation facilitate their approach as
Pedagogical intervention in a refugee camp (Eleonas): an action research between formal and non-formal education
The text refers to a solidarity action in the form of a pedagogical intervention in the logic of critical research-action in a refugee shelter. The intervention sought both to detect, test and create the conditions for the participation of refugee children in the educational process and to train students, future teachers, in the reflective approach
What is happening today in the refugee camps on the Aegean islands
RSA and PRO ASYL report on the situation in the Closed Controlled Facilities on the five islands of the Eastern Aegean. It is based on fieldwork between 15 February and 31 March 2023, in Lesvos and Kos and on telephone interviews. The data reported were collected from RSA’s cases, its experience and communications with other
Migrant domestic workers in the city and the neighbourhood. The case of Kipseli
This study examines the role of migrant domestic workers in shaping the social and spatial dynamics of the Kypseli neighborhood in Athens. Using qualitative research methods, it analyzes their everyday practices, interactions with the local population, and strategies of integration into the urban fabric. The study highlights the challenges faced by migrant women in the
Archive of Albanian Migration
The Albanian immigrant experience in Greece has often been overlooked, leaving a significant gap in the narrative of Greek social history. Despite their pivotal role in reshaping Greek society, the voices and cultural contributions of the Albanian community remain marginalized. ASKI (the Contemporary Social History Archives) seeks to address this oversight by establishing a dedicated
Albanian migration to Greece: a known – unknown story
This podcast explores a conversation between Manos Avgeridis and Ervin Sechou, focusing on the Albanian immigrant experience in Greece over the past three decades. Ervin, a first-generation immigrant and social scientist, provides insights derived from his extensive research and personal experiences as detailed in his book, “The Uninvited Guests: Autoethnographic and Historical Notes on Thirty
Uninvited Guests
The book «Uninvited Guests» by Ervin Shehu is an autoethnographic and historical study that examines the thirty-year trajectory of Albanian migration to Greece. Through personal narratives and analysis of historical data, the author explores the experiences, challenges, and integration strategies of Albanian migrants, shedding light on the social and cultural dynamics that have evolved during