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 […]
Read More… from Migrant domestic workers in the city and the neighbourhood. The case of Kipseli
The article explores the reasons behind the weakening or loss of the Albanian language among the second generation of Albanian migrants in Greece. Through a sociolinguistic and educational lens, it examines the roles of schooling, family practices, and social prejudice in shaping language attitudes and choices. The shift toward the Greek language emerges as both […]
Read More… from Why is the new generation of Albanian immigrants in Greece losing their language?
The article refers to the way the Greek state uses the term “trafficker” to justify stricter practices and restrictions in the management of migration. It analyses how Greek authorities and international organisations have targeted traffickers, creating an image of an enemy that negatively affects refugees and migrants. The Greek government celebrates its alleged war against […]
Read More… from Inventing “traffickers” – The second whip of Greek immigration policy
This paper analyses smugglers’ perceptions of themselves and their relationships with their communities in Afghanistan. Through interviews with 23 smugglers across three Afghan sites, the study focuses on micro-level dynamics, examining how smugglers see their roles in society and how these perceptions have evolved. The paper highlights that smuggling networks have a long-standing and respected […]