Just over 80 years ago on March the 29th, 1939, a Welsh, Merchant Navy captain rescued over two and a half thousand Republican refugees from the Port of Alicante.
Tag Archive for refugees
An Absurd Trial
by Vivienne Hughes •
It’s finally over, the three firemen from Sevilla who had been accused of people smuggling in Greece were acquitted — a happy ending to a nightmare.
Spain’s Refugee Pledge
by Martin Myall •
(SEL) Spain has just 40 days to take in over 15,000 refugees if it intends to meet its pledge before the international community. There is no way it will acheive it, even if it had the intention.
Motril’s Syrian Refugees
by Hugh MacArthur •
It was announced that Friday the 23rd Motril would welcome seven Syrian refugees, all of whom are non-accompanied minors from refugee camps in Greece.
Lanjarón’s Solidarity
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Alpujarra township of Lanjarón has been moved to help in the plight of the refugees on Europe’s frontiers; i.e., Greece, fleeing the civil war in Syria, as well as other conflicts.
Firemen Arrested for Human Trafficking
by Hugh MacArthur •
The title is an improbably combination of words, but as improbable as it might seem three firemen volunteers from Sevilla were arrested by the Greeks for Human Trafficking
Denmark & Refugees
by mikkel michelsen •
All news media in Denmark currently has its eyes fixed on the exodus of refugees from Syria.
Autumn Thoughts
by Marianne Lindahl •
It’s soothing to think of these practical, everyday chores, when the world is in turmoil. The refugee situation gets worse every day.
Salobreña Will Welcome Refugees
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Salobreña, Mª Eugenia Rufino, announced that Salobreña would join the other towns that will open their doors to take in refugees.