Greek Islands
What the Hell Is Happening With Migrants in Greece?
Turkey opened its border to Greece in a cynical play for cash. That move tipped an increasingly anti-migration continent over the edge.
What It's Really Like to Work on a Greek Party Island
"An entire bathroom stall was covered in shit. I stood guard, making sure no one tried to go in, while my boss put on a mask and walked in there to clean up the mess."
3D-Printed Cigarettes Expose the Dark Side of Greek Island Rave Culture
Artist Valinia Svoronou exposes the tension between Greek island raves and the refugee crisis.
All the Terrible Things Rich People Do on Vacation
Unwinding from the stress that comes with having sold your soul to the devil is hard, you know.
Selfie Sticks and Detention Cages: Photos of Refugees Arriving in Tourist Destinations
In August 2015, photographer Jörg Brüggemann traveled to the Greek island of Kos to document the interactions between refugees and vacationers there.
The Cost of Dying in Greece
Due to the economy it's hard enough to live in Greece, but exorbitant burial costs, limited cemetery space, and endless bureaucracy make dying almost as difficult.
A French Diplomat Sold Rubber Boats to Refugees — Then Got Fired
France's honorary consul in the Turkish town of Bodrum was secretly filmed last week inside the sporting goods store she owns saying she realized some people buying dinghies were "going to their deaths."
Migrant Welfare: Who's Responsible? (Excerpt from 'Migrants Stranded on Kos: Europe or Die')
In this excerpt, VICE News interviews the mayor of Kos and a government representative, where neither can agree on who should be responsible for meeting migrants' basic needs as they arrive on the Greek island.
Migrants Stranded on Kos: Europe or Die
With reports focusing on holiday-makers on the Greek island of Kos feeling "disgusted" by the recent influx of refugees, VICE News investigates how officials are failing to meet the minimum EU standards for refugee reception.
Stranded on Kos: Europe or Die (Trailer)
Coming soon: With some reports focusing on holiday-makers on the Greek island of Kos feeling "disgusted" by the influx of refugees, VICE News investigates how officials are failing to meet even the minimum EU standards for refugee reception.
Drunken British Tourists Are Ruining Greek Vacation Spots
Laganas, a sun-kissed village on the Greek island of Zante, is the kind of vacation destination where it takes ten minutes to get drunk, another ten to reach orgasm, and an eternity to get over all the horrible things you've done. Naturally, it's a...