Since then, both the parents’ groups and the mayor have toned down their responses, saying their only concern is the possible health implication if the refugee children are not vaccinated. In Oraiokastro, Alexandra Hapsi, 41, has two children in school. “In Europe, no one is taking in refugees, and they call us racist,” she said, adding that she also wanted reassurances that the refugees attending local schools had been vaccinated. Asterios Batos, whose children attend the same school as Ms. Hapsi’s, leads the group representing the parents’ associations of all 41 schools in the broader region. We’re concerned about whether all the right precautions have been taken.”The plan calls for the migrant children to attend school in the afternoons.

Source: New York Times September 25, 2016 22:31 UTC