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Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A general view of the 'Prosfygika' housing complex in Athens. The massive complex has been shelled, threatened with demolition and became such an eyesore that it was covered by a massive sheet during the 2004 Athens Olympics. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
However, the historic 1930s housing complex built for Greeks fleeing Turkey is a hive of activity again. As Greece's six-year economic slump has increased the number of homeless to 20,000 in Athens alone. REUTERS photo
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
NGOs estimate, the 'Prosfygika' complex has become a haven for squatters and drug addicts as well as immigrants from Iran and elsewhere trying to cross into northern Europe through Greece's porous borders. REUTERS photo
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A view of an apartment which is occupied by immigrants at the 'Prosfygika' complex in Athens. REUTERS photo
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A resident trains his dog at an alley between buildings of the complex. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
An immigrant smokes a cigarette inside an apartment. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A general view of the housing complex. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A man prepares a meal at a soup kitchen outside the complex. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Emine Kılıç, a Turkish squatter and mother of 10, speaks on the phone inside a kitchen. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
An immigrant stands at the entrance of an apartment. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A man is silhouetted speaking on the phone inside an apartment at the complex. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Chrysoula Charizanou, 76, a Greek owner of an apartment, poses inside her bedroom. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A view of a building of the 'Prosfygika' housing complex. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
A view of an apartment at the 'Prosfygika' housing complex. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Tasos, a recovering drug addict, who has been squatting for years at the 'Prosfygika' housing complex gestures outside an apartment. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Children are seen from inside an apartment playing at an alley. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Children play with a ball at an alley between buildings. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
An image of Jesus Christ is seen on an entry door of a building. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Turkish immigrant Emine Kılıç hugs a baby during a soup kitchen. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
An apartment is illuminated by a bulb at the 'Prosfygika' housing complex in Athens. REUTERS photo / Yorgo KARAHALIS
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
Immigrants pose in front of one of the buildings of the 'Prosfygika' housing complex in Athens. REUTERS photo
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