Lesbos Updates

On the night of Tuesday, September the 8th, multiple fires broke out at the Moria Reception and Identification Center. These fires were allegedly started by asylum seekers due to the quarantine imposed to the camp after 35 asylum seekers were found positive for COVID-19. Following an investigation by the Hellenic Police, 4 adult Afghans and

Dear migrant, if you are in Lesvos, the only safe place for you and your family is in the new camp. There, the Greek State guarantees your safety and provides you with electricity, water, medical care, wifi etc. Inform only from the official authorities. Do not trust anyone else, they are using you. Families, children

Greek authorities will not tolerate any acts of violence. Anyone causing, or provoking such incidents will be apprehended.

The Ministry of Migration and asylum has created a Viber Community in order to provide accurate and timely information regarding issues of migration and asylum.  Please click on the following link, or san the QR code in order to connect:

Instructions on reaching and registering to the new Temporary Accommodation Center.

Please come to the camp. Your stay in the camp will guarantee decent living conditions, medical treatment, and supplies for you and your family. Keep in mind that if you don’t come to the camp you will not be able to leave Lesbos. The Asylum procedures will only take place in the camp. Warning !

Greece as you know, has experienced substantial migrant flows in 2019 and at the beginning of 2020. As a result the camps in the islands became overcrowded. Since the beginning of 2020 we have relocated 25.000 migrants from the islands to the mainland. In Lesbos alone , from the beginning of the year until today,

1. A temporary accommodation area with Tents, running water and supplies has been created for you and your children. 2. Please follow the instructions of the Stuff of the Ministry and Migration and Asylum, and the Police. 3. Your cooperation is necessary in order to deal with this crisis. 4. Please remain calm. Help and

The construction works of the new temporary accommodation center at Kara Tepe are progressing rapidly. At the same time, the mapping of the tents is in progress. The aim is to better record the beneficiaries who will be temporarily hosted, as well as the demarcation of neighborhoods based on nationality. Upon entering the new center,