EU announces new emergency support for Greek refugee crisis

The European Commission is announcing a new emergency support package for Greece to help it deal with the refugee crisis that has seen tens of thousands of migrants and refugees stuck in the country.
The 209 million-euro (USD 243 million) package includes a 151 million-euro program to help refugee families rent accommodation in Greek cities and provide them with money in an effort to help them move out of refugee camps, EU officials said today during a visit to Athens.
The Commission said the new funding more than doubles the emergency support extended to Greece for the refugee crisis, bringing it to a total of 401 million euros.

The rental project is in cooperation with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and will provide 22,000 rental places.