From across the globe they came – from Argentina to Australia – to Athens last week, as street papers of the world united for their annual summit. In a year when the world feels turbulent and unpredictable, it was fitting that the 20th conference of the International Network of Street Papers took place in Greece: cradle of civilisation, mother of democracy, and a nation struggling from recession and political vicissitude – and now carrying the additional weight of thousands of refugees fleeing war in the Middle East. As the conferences keynote speaker, Yanis Varoufakis, noted, there are many lessons to be learned at a gathering such as this.
Hosted by Greek street paper Shedia, among the debates on homelessness, poverty and the sharing of ideas, guests enjoyed a unique tour…
