Greece Opens Olympic Venue to Migrants

Greek authorities have opened a disused Olympic venue to house more than 400 migrants who have been camping out in Athens' Victoria Square. Police on Thursday escorted buses carrying the migrants, many from Syria and Afghanistan, to Galatsi Olympic Hall. The venue was home to table tennis and gymnastics competitions during the 2004 Olympics. City officials have been trying to ease citizens' concerns about the number of migrants camping out in the open in central Athens. Greece...

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