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07/10/2016

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18/05/2016

We are back to Idomeni on Greece-Macedonia border. Last night several groups of migrants have tried to cross the border illegally but they were returned to the refugee camp, as happened to these Kurdish people. Ph: Alfredo Chiarappa

12/05/2016

Interview with a refugee from Afghanistan in Idomeni

What do refugees think about their crisis? We asked Jamas, a refugee from Afghanistan, to talk about it. Watch and share our exclusive video report from .

In Idomeni there are camps in the petrol stations along the highway. At the moment ethnic minorities such as Afghans, Pakistani and Iranians are not recogniz...

19/04/2016

Movies keep refugee kids entertained, despite all the sorrow and trials they are still facing. Last night at camp.
Ph: Francesco Pistilli

15/04/2016

After the Macedonian police attack the future of refugees on the migrant trail in Greece remains still uncertain. Follow ION to stay up-to-date with the latest news from . Ph: Alfredo Chiarappa

11/04/2016

The Greek tragedy enters its second phase. In refugees try to force their way in (Macedonia) encountering police resistance like it happened yesterday in the clashes. Médecins Sans Frontières treated more than 300 patients, including 200 for exposure to tear gas and 30 for rubber bullet wounds thrown by Macedonian police. Is this Europe? Is this democracy? Ph: Alfredo Chiarappa

07/04/2016

Refugee kids playing in the fields at the border of Macedonia. Ph: Francesco Pistilli

07/04/2016

In the cold light of the early morning at Idomeni refugee camp. Ph: Francesco Pistilli

06/04/2016

Where has the humanity gone?

Idomeni is regarded as one of the worst refugee camps on the European migrant trail, which has increased in size following Macedonia's decision to close its border. Check out our social reporting from ION live blog.

Another cold morning starts. Belongings, including clothes, wet blankets, children’s shoes and kitchen stuff are left around. We stand behind a man during the prayer, while the silent becomes noisy…

06/04/2016

Another day starts for refugee boys seeking a better life in Europe on the Macedonian-Greek border zone. Ph: Alfredo Chiarappa

05/04/2016

Morning breakfast for refugees in Idomeni

Early birds at Idomeni camp. Watch the exclusive video report about the morning routine of refugees.

Early morning at Idomeni refugee camp in Greece, at the Europe's border of FYROM - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Refugees get their children up and ...

05/04/2016

DAY 2 – A day in Idomeni refugee camp

What is it like to be in a refugee camp? Check out our social reporting from ION blog.

The day after we returned to the camp at the first light of dawn. The cold enters our bones and all you can ear is the sound of many people coughing, the cry of the children and the creaking of bra…

05/04/2016

Refugee kids playing in the fields at the border of Macedonia. Ph: Francesco Pistilli

04/04/2016

DAY 1 – Where is Idomeni?

ION Digital Storytelling from our live blog. First impressions of the humanitarian crisis at Europe's borders. Check it out ▼

Landed to Thessaloniki in the midmorning we’re headed to Polykastro on the way to Idomeni. Idomeni is a border village, the new nobody’s land where desperates from most the most hostile war zones o…

04/04/2016

Kurdish family having dinner at Idomeni refugee camp. Ph: Francesco Pistilli

04/04/2016

Happening now: highway blocked by refugees and migrants at the Macedonian border. Ph: Alfredo Chiarappa

04/04/2016

Idomeni. Early morning. A woman praying.
Ph: Francesco Pistilli

03/04/2016

Life in Idomeni refugee camp

Exclusive video report live from Idomeni refugee camp. Watch and share the evidence of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Europe.

A report from Idomeni refugee camp. An estimated 1.2 million migrants and refugees have arrived in Europe since 2015. Around 13000 people are stranded in Ido...

03/04/2016

Photo by Claudio Amendolagine