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 […]
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The Greek-Albanians in Greece: The new “purity”
This video captures a discussion led by Dimitris Christopoulos, a professor at Panteion University, with five students of Albanian origin who grew up in Greece. The conversation focuses on the integration of the second generation of Albanians in Greece, particularly through the lens of education. It explores the treatment they receive from Greek society, their […]
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Do Albanians still feel racism in Greece?
Denisa-Lydia Bayraktari discusses with Stavros Dioskouridis the Albanian migrant experience in Greece in 2023, reflecting on 30 years of Albanian immigration. They delve into topics such as integration, racism, and the challenges of slow naturalization processes. […]
Tribes of Athens
Documentary series, focused on cultural and social themes, showcases various immigrant groups who have settled, live, and work in Attica, particularly in Athens. This specific episode highlights the Albanian immigrant community. […]
Our Stories
“Our Stories” is an oral history project focused on migration to Greece during the 1970s and 1980s. Through oral testimonies and photographic material, the aim is to raise awareness about the longstanding presence of migrant communities in the country, especially in Athens. “Our Stories” seeks to shift the narrative and contribute to documenting the history […]
Unimaginable Dreams
Written and directed by Marzia Jamili, a Hazara refugee now living in Sweden, Unimaginable Dreams is an auto-ethnographic essay film that traces Marzia’s last days in Athens, Greece. Blending documentary and fiction, Marzia casts her best friends to recreate magically real versions of her dearest memories of Athens as she delivers a cutting address to […]
On the systematic rejection of family reunification applications by Germany
The legal note of Refugee Support of the Aegean (RSA) and PRO ASYL points out the systematic rejection of family reunification applications sent by Greece to Germany and their disastrous consequences for the rights of refugees. It examines the significant changes made in the last three years and the recent practices of the German authorities […]
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“The rule of law in Greece under threat. The systematic criminalization of the criminalization of “boat/car driving” in Greece
The present study examines the reality of efforts to combat illegal immigration in Greece, analysing the current legal framework and its practical application. It demonstrates that instead of protecting the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, these policies criminalise them and expose them to long prison sentences on charges of illegal trafficking, simply for crossing […]
Benjamin T.O.
Bengamin T.O. – Born in Guinea, passed through Greece and now lives in France […]