Greece
Thessaloniki International Doc Festival is celebrating LGBTQ+ Cinema
A report from the 2024 TIDF sees art, empathy, a bit of violence and a hopeful vision for the future of Greek cinema.
Written by: Christina Newland
A resilient, human vision of warzones around the world
Photojournalist Gabriele Micalizzi’s new exhibition, ‘A Kind of Beauty’, examines over a decade of conflicts and the overlooked stories of people at the centre of them.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The island-hopping circus crew reimagining a life at sea
The Sea Clowns journey from port to port, bringing their unique act with them wherever they dock. For the ocean-dwelling collective, it’s part of a mission to spread knowledge and laughter, all while remaining committed to an unshackled, freewheeling existence.
Written by: Alex King
The off-grid farm sheltering displaced people
Just outside of Athens, a group of people have built a community that serves as an alternative to the indignity of refugee camps. Led by the enigmatic Kastro, this experiment in self-sufficient living has created a space in which everyone has an equal stake.
Written by: Alex King
The photographer capturing five years of the refugee crisis
A dream of Europe — Since Spring 2015, Jacob Ehrbahn has been documenting the worst refugee crisis in recent history. He is determined to make sure the issue, which is still devastating lives, does not fade from public attention.
Written by: Huck
Athens is rising up against police brutality
Chaos in the streets — Earlier this month, a video allegedly showing an officer beating a man circulated in Greece. It has since violently unleashed pent-up anger over an out-of-control police force and the government’s mishandling of the pandemic and destruction of democratic rights.
Written by: Alex King
Moria’s fires expose the stark inhumanity refugees face
Inevitable inferno — The camp’s population has swelled while living conditions have deteriorated under government inaction, making this devastating crisis inevitable.
Written by: Alex King
How Greek hip hop is thriving in the face of hostility
Midas touch — Problems in Greece are far from over. But amid the turmoil and division, a group of young Athens artists have built a dynamic scene from the embers of crisis – one that serves as a direct rebuke to those seeking to other them.
Written by: Alex King
Huck 73: The Sanctuary Issue
Out now! — We were ready to release our new issue back in March. Then the world fell off a cliff. Five months later, we have a magazine that exists freely between Then and Now: a collection of stories about hope and resilience, at a time when we need them more than ever.
Written by: Huck
Yellow Days festival and the power of community
‘It’s love that’s key’ — This year, the grassroots ‘festival without borders’ came to Athens – uniting locals, refugees, and citizens from all over the world.
Written by: Alex King
How Athens' art scene became a hub of queer resistance
24-Hour Party People — After a shocking death, Greek artists and activists are on a mission to overcome fear and homophobia. That fight has never been more dangerous, but these voices are only growing louder.
Written by: Alex King
Why refugees were celebrating at Athens Pride
Solidarity across borders — The opening of Athens’ first community centre for LGBTQI+ refugees provides a much-needed safe space for people marginalised and persecuted – both from inside and outside the refugee community.
Written by: Alex King