Lydia Emmanouilidou
Reporter
Lydia Emmanouilidou is a reporter for The World based in Athens, Greece. She covers stories about human rights, migration, the far-right, technology, digital privacy and other issues, with a focus on the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Before joining The World, Emmanouilidou worked for NPR’s investigative unit, where she contributed to several award-winning series. She has also worked as a higher education and general assignment reporter and producer for WGBH in Boston.
Recent Stories
Refugees
The World
April 09, 2021
Reports of suicide attempts within the refugee population are up, as are other symptoms related to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, virtually all mental services on the island are at capacity.
Refugees
The World
April 06, 2021
The European Union has announced a quarter-billion euros in funding for five new refugee camps on Greek islands, including on Lesbos. Some are worried the new site will not improve conditions for migrants on the island.
Refugees
The World
March 30, 2021
A group of residents gathered in the port city of Mytilene to protest plans for a permanent migrant facility on the island.
COVID-19
The World
March 18, 2021
People who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and those who have tested negative for the virus as well as those who have recovered from it would receive a certificate.
Technology
The World
March 11, 2021
Greek authorities say the technology will make police checks more efficient, but critics are sounding the alarm about potential abuses.
COVID-19
The World
March 03, 2021
Although some Serbians see it as a big win for the country — and a rare victory at that — others are critical of what they see as the politicization of vaccines.
#MeToo
The World
February 11, 2021
An Olympic medalist’s sexual assault allegations against a former coach have opened up a conversation about gender roles, discrimination, power dynamics and everyday sexism in Greek society.
Social media
The World
December 17, 2020
The revolts a decade ago were among the first major protests in the age of omnipresent mobile phones, with social-network revolutions powered by Twitter and Facebook.
The Sacred Nation
The World
November 30, 2020
In the Greek Orthodox Church, one single utensil is used to administer the Holy Communion to the entire congregation. During a global health crisis, this may seem like a bad idea. But not according to the church.
Technology
The World
November 24, 2020
Social Hackers Academy, an Athens-based nonprofit, tries to equip migrants, refugees and long-term unemployed people with on-demand, computer programming skills.
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