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How did a remote Greek island end up at the forefront of Europe’s migration crisis?

Migrants pay $5,000 to be on one of overcrowded boats passing through Libya – REUTERS/STRINGER/FILEPHOTO There are only four children on the tiny Greek island of Gavdos, a yellowish stain on the blue horizon of the Mediterranean. Three of these children belong to Efi Georgaka, who makes a living by beekeeping, raises sheep, pigs and… Read More »