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DNA might help him identify his family. But he can't find a way to give a sample.

It's been nearly two years since Mujtaba Haidar's family disappeared on a boat bound for Lesbos. He's still searching for them.

DNA might help him identify his family. But he can't find a way to give a sample.
After the ancient Jewish graveyard in Thessaloniki was destroyed, the gravestones were broken up and used as building materials in the city.

The rescued Jewish tombstones of Thessaloniki

The rescued Jewish tombstones of Thessaloniki
Myrta Kalampoka says investing in her olive trees saved her family from the Greek economic crisis. Now she hopes their olive oil can rescue them from an ongoing drop in tourism to Lesbos.

Hear how investing in olive trees saved one Lesbos family from economic crisis

Hear how investing in olive trees saved one Lesbos family from economic crisis
Somali refugees

Three Somali journalists on Lesbos hope for the best — asylum in Europe

Three Somali journalists on Lesbos hope for the best — asylum in Europe
Zozan Khaled Musa, 25

This Syrian's decision to pass as a non-refugee came at a personal cost

This Syrian's decision to pass as a non-refugee came at a personal cost
Photo of an Afghan refugee family leaving the Keleti train station.

Jillian C. York: My recommendations to help refugees

The refugee crisis in Europe has many asking how they can direct their funds and attention to Syrian and other refugees. Here's what a director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation recommends.

Jillian C. York: My recommendations to help refugees
Syrian migrants shout slogans at a refugee camp in Roszke, Hungary, August 28, 2015.

While migrants die and Europe drags its feet, smugglers continue to make a buck

Migrants die in increasingly desperate, and risky trips to Europe. But one smuggler seems okay to be their guide, so long as he gets paid.

While migrants die and Europe drags its feet, smugglers continue to make a buck
Mayor of Thessaloniki Yannis Boutaris poses after an interview with Reuters inside the townhall of Thessaloniki in northern Greece November 7, 2012.

If you think living in Greece in an age of austerity is tough, try running one of its cities

Greece has had a hard time dealing with austerity measures imposed by its European counterparts. But there's one mayor, the tattooed, foul-mouthed scion of a winemaking dynasty, who European leaders call a "beacon of hope" for the country.

If you think living in Greece in an age of austerity is tough, try running one of its cities
A euro symbol alongside a Greek flag

As economic crisis continues, Greeks and Germans agree: There's no telling what comes next

Chaos is a Greek word — and it's apt, as the country pursues a high-stakes negotiation strategy that could lead to bankruptcy for the country.

As economic crisis continues, Greeks and Germans agree: There's no telling what comes next
A man walks past a closed store with signs reading "Closing down sale" and "Everything goes, shoes, clothes, take advantage" in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, June 29, 2015.

To help Puerto Rico, we might want to think of it more like Detroit

Puerto Rico has a terrible economy. That's why some economists think that allowing it to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy might be a good idea.

To help Puerto Rico, we might want to think of it more like Detroit
People line up to withdraw cash from an ATM in Greece

Who sees opportunity now in Greece? Oh, Bitcoin.

Users of Bitcoin are hoping that the financial crisis in Greece will draw more people to use the virtual currency.

Who sees opportunity now in Greece? Oh, Bitcoin.
The head of radical leftist Syriza party Alexis Tsipras speaks to supporters after winning the elections in Athens January 25, 2015

Why Greek voters bucked Europe, backed an anti-austerity party

Voters in Greece have thrown their support behind Alexis Tsipras, the leader of a left-wing, anti-austerity party called Syriza. Tsipras says his first task as prime minister will be to renegotiate the tough economic measures imposed on Greece by the Eurozone, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank. Tsipras says he wants to give Greeks their dignity back.

Why Greek voters bucked Europe, backed an anti-austerity party
Far-right Golden Dawn party leader Nikos Mihaloliakos (R) is escorted by anti-terrorism police officers as he arrives at a courthouse in Athens September 28, 2013.

Greeks are seeing the neo-Nazi face of the popular Golden Dawn party

Until recently, the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party enjoyed substantial popularity in Greece. Then, two weeks ago, a Golden Dawn member admitted to killing anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas. In the following days, Greek authorities arrested more than 20 Golden Dawn members, including much of the party's leadership.

Greeks are seeing the neo-Nazi face of the popular Golden Dawn party
Protester kneels before Greek flag at protest in Athens

Greece defaults on its IMF loan — here's what its finance minister fears may come next

Today, Greece became the first developed country to default on an IMF loan. What happens next is uncertain, but the man who now oversees Greece's economy warned years ago that a default could ripple across the globe.

Greece defaults on its IMF loan — here's what its finance minister fears may come next