refugee crisis
How the German Media Reacted to the News that a Swimming Pool Banned Refugees
In August 2013, the Swiss town of Bremgarten banned asylum seekers from the local public pool. Last Friday, Bornheim bei Bonn in Germany did the same thing. This time the events were reported differently.
German Activist Are Trolling Anti-Immigrant Groups
In Germany, left wing activist have found ways to transform the xenophobic activities of right-wing extremists into donations for left-wing causes.
How a Paraplegic Syrian Man Became an Emergency Life Line for Thousands of Refugees
Abu Amar operates a one-man call centre for refugees trying to get to Europe from his hospital bed in Germany.
Portraits of the Iranian Demonstrators Who Sewed Their Mouths Shut At the Greek-Macedonian Border
The men are protesting against the decision by Macedonian authorities to turn away those who do not come from war zones such as Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq.
I Spent a Frenzied Night Saving Children Washed Up on a Greek Island
The diary of a refugee volunteer on Lesvos as worsening weather makes the journey to Europe more perilous.
Kashif Ahmad Brings Attention to Europe's True Values
The founder of Denmark's National Party wants to build a country of inclusion and open-mindedness.
The Man Whose Job It Is to Constantly Imagine the Total Collapse of Humanity in Order to Save It
An interview with Vinay Gupta: software engineer, disaster consultant, global resilience guru, visionary.
Meeting the Hero Greek Fishermen Saving Refugees from Drowning in the Aegean Sea
Men like Kostas and Thanasis have been rescuing refugees for a decade, but the number of people needing their help this year is completely unprecedented.
The Women of the Refugee Crisis
"It's empowering to see how strong people are in the refugee camps – they aren't just some poor souls, they are fighters who have decided to take control of their lives."
How to Be a Good Host to a Refugee
I got in touch with a psychiatrist to figure out the best way of treating someone who's likely traumatised by recent stressful experiences.
We Asked European VICE Offices What Refugees Should Expect in Their Countries
It seems that throughout much of the continent, civil society is better at helping refugees than governments are.
Munich Is Trying to Stop Refugees Coming to the City During Oktoberfest
We asked some beer-festival goers what they thought about that.