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From Trebizond to Kallithea: Pontian Greeks, Perceptions of Greekness, and the Birth of Modern States
By Isaure Vorstman Abstract Between the eighth and sixth centuries B.C., a colony of Greek merchants and sailors left mainland Greece to settle on the northeastern coast of Asia Minor, on the shores of the Black Sea, in a territory they baptised “Πόντος,” (“Pontos”) literally meaning “sea.” There they developed a distinct identity, culture, and…
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Everybody’s got to Live, or Not? Evaluating the Care of Refugees in Greece during the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Michaela Nudo Content Warning: Sexual Assualt Abstract The following paper seeks to review and analyze the treatment of displaced people, specifically refugees, in Greece, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes COVID-19 safety measures, lockdown restrictions, and vaccination programs. I subsequently discuss specific challenges and barriers to successful safety and vaccination measures for vulnerable populations.…