"Στην άκρη των χειλιών το ναι" Part 7

Part Seven of the documentary deals with how the tenants of the refugee settlement in the suburb of Drapetsona are being forced out of their houses with no economic remuneration in return for their houses. The main reason that the houses were branded as being of little value is that they were affected by an earthquake which occurred some years ago. The current tenants want to stay in their homes, and took their complaint higher, and it was decided that the actions of developers to oust people from their homes were not legal, but the debate rages on as to how to utilize these buildings. Please enjoy this installment in the series.

"Στην άκρη των χειλιών το ναι" Part 6

The continued deterioration of the buildings largely serves as the rationale to have these demolished, due to their state as an eyesore in the urban landscape. Several tenants have sold on the basis that they may be forced to vacate the building at some point if there is a need for this to happen. One owner states that this is a vicious cycle for him, being that he may have to leave involuntarily, as his father was a refugee, and that, ironically, he will be in the same position if he has to leave his house. Part Six also touches upon the fact that there is interest on the part of developers in the land, but not in saving the present structure.

"Στην άκρη των χειλιών το ναι" Part 5

Over the course of time, demographic and other changes made their impact in the areas where the refugees settled. The entrance of immigrants from the Balkan countries and Albania were significant. It is also interesting how there are both business buildings and a hospital in close vicinity which stand in contrast to the refugee housing settlement. This has had a negative effect on the quality of life in this area with unregulated parking issues and other problems stemming from poor Council practices. Please enjoy part five of this documentary.

"Στην άκρη των χειλιών το ναι" Part 4

Part Four explores how the refugee families who lived in this building retreated during World War II to the Panathinaiko Stadium for shelter, but that this was not the safest place for them either. The British planes caused the exterior damage to the buildings during the wartime, and this remains to the present. There is also a movement to demolish the buildings, which is vehemently opposed by the current tenants. I hope you find this instalment of interest.

"Στην άκρη των χειλιών το ναι" Part 3

The third part of this documentary goes into detail about the architectural, and other features of the building erected for the Greek refugees of Asia Minor in Athens. A gentleman of refugee parents recounts how he lived in the building from birth, and how he still lives there. His home has been lovingly refurbished, and updated by him in keeping with the style of the building. He also elaborates upon the advantages of living in this building, for example, how it does not feel like living in an apartment block. Please enjoy part three of this documentary.

"Στην άκρη των χειλιών το ναι" Part 2

The second part of this documentary initially deals with the competition faced by the Greek people of Asia Minor for employment in Greece after their arrival in Greece, and the difficulties they faced with this. It also deals with the housing of these people in Athens, and how a building was erected in the 1930s to house them. It features an examination of their status in Greek in terms of personal wealth, and how they were seen as having had a financial worth from their assets in Turkey, and the complications of this matter. Please enjoy the second part of this fascinating documentary.