Greece reopens Olympic venue to cope with refugees

Authorities in Greece have reopened a disused Olympic venue to house migrants and refugees camped out in central Athens.

Greece reopens Olympic venue to cope with refugees
Thu, 01 Oct, 2015 - 14:44

Authorities in Greece have reopened a disused Olympic venue to house migrants and refugees camped out in central Athens.

Police escorted buses carrying about 500 people, mostly from Syria and Afghanistan, from Victoria Square in central Athens to the Galatsi Olympic Hall.

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