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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-03-10
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[01] At least 3,280 refugees hosted at the port of Piraeus; another 750
arrive this morning on two ferries
[01] At least 3,280 refugees hosted at the port of Piraeus; another 750
arrive this morning on two ferries
At least 3,280 refugees are currently hosted inside the premises of the
port of Piraeus, at the four spaces provided by the Port Authority of
Pireus, after a counting of the portuary services
At 06:15, the ferry "Blue Star1" with more 455 refugees and migrants
from Chios and Mytilene islands of the Norther Aegean Sea docked at the
port. Later is expected to arrive the ferry "Diagoras" carrying another
307 refugees and migrants from Rhodes, Kos and Leros.
In the afternoon will also dock at Piraeus the ferry "Nissos Mykonos",
carrying a still unidentified number of refugees and migrants from Kavala,
Chios, Mytilene and Samos.
Volunteers and members of NGOs are already on the spot to assist the
new comers and distribute food and other utilities to the people already
hosted in the four passengers stations of the port.
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