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Now playing Next Greece Kos: Greece brings in a ferry to process migrants Refugees from Syria have begun registering on a passenger ferry moored in the harbour at Kos. The aim is to help the small Greek island cope with the 16/08/2015
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Now playing Next Greece Violence on Kos as Greece struggles to cope with migrant numbers Tensions are high on the Greek island of Kos. Protests turned violent in the intense summer heat as around 50 migrants from Aghanistan, Pakistan and 15/08/2015
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Now playing Next Greece Greece clinches third bailout worth 86 billion euros Greece has secured a third bailout worth 86 billion euros after Greek lawmakers accepted their tough conditions. The Dutch finance minister said he 15/08/2015
Now playing Next Greece EU faces worst refugee crisis since Second World War - Migration Commissioner The EU is set to release aid to Greece to help manage the increasing number of migrants arriving on its shores. 14/08/2015
Now playing Next Greece Kos: Greece sends cruise ship to help manage migrant numbers A cruise ship arrives to take the pressure of Kos as the Greek island struggle with the increasing number of migrant arrivals. 14/08/2015