Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
Seven days from the Pylos catastrophe: lies, persecution and protest
Several updates from the week following the Pylos catastrophe: the Greek government running from responsibility, the law and human decency.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- May 24
- 17 min
Greece, Nea Dimokratia and ‘second chances’
Nea Dimokratia took a far greater lead over SYRIZA than expected on Sunday. But just one in four registered Greek voters voted for it.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- May 18
- 8 min
Lesvos’ turn to revel in ND carnival of lies
Anyone unfortunate enough to be addressed by Nea Dimokratia on its ‘fair’ refugee policy should ask: what happened to our €3.2bn?
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Apr 29
- 15 min
Notis Mitarachis: lying to the Greek public
It is an uncomfortable thing to have to point out, but Greece's Migration Minister Notis Miatarchis is, simply, a liar.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Apr 20
- 3 min
It is time to stop
A woman was shot dead on Wednesday for trying to find a safe place to live. It is time to stop.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Oct 14, 2022
- 5 min
CNN wastes opportunity to speak to Mitarachis
When a country's government is as limited and unpleasant as Greece's, it needs its journalists to step up. CNN Greece failed to do so.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Aug 20, 2022
- 5 min
Mitarachis and Elaionas: lack of interest, lack of empathy
Elaionas' closure has been chaotic and harrowing. Unfortunately, it's entirely in keeping with Mitarachis and his ministry's behaviour.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Aug 18, 2022
- 9 min
A story of Maria: how the Greek government killed a five-year-old girl
A five year-old girl was killed as a result of the actions of the Greek government and police.This is how that outrage happened.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Jun 2, 2022
- 5 min
The Sound of Greece’s Summer: ‘It’s Turkey’s fault’. Part Two
Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachis helped spread a false narrative for the European public about what will happen this summer.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Apr 29, 2022
- 6 min
Leggeri resigns as Frontex director after latest revelations of agency’s illegal, immoral activities
Frontex' director has resigned: it's good news, but without other significant changes - and not just at Frontex' level - little will change.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Aug 5, 2021
- 8 min
Mitarachis at a crossroads: to resign, or to finally take responsibility
Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachis has reached a crossroads: he must now resign or commit to doing his job properly.
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Mar 30, 2021
- 4 min
Madam Commissioner, we are here to help
Dear Madam Commissioner, Ms Johansson, We watched your press conference this afternoon (29 March 2021) with interest and – we have to say...
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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki
- Dec 3, 2020
- 4 min
Change the broken Statement
Thessaloniki, 2 December 2020 An open letter to Greek, EU and international specialists in migration, asylum and law. We were alarmed and...
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