Three migrant fishermen have been awarded Greek citizenship after rescuing scores of people forced into the sea by a major wildfire outside Athens that left 100 people dead last summer. Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos hosted the ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 for Gani Xheka from Albania and Egyptians Emad El Khaimi and Mahmoud Ibrahim Musa. You just have to help people who are in danger,” El Khaimi said after the ceremony. The decision to grant the three men Greek citizenship was published in the official government gazette on Dec. 21 but formally announced Wednesday. “The three foreign nationals, displaying self-sacrifice and ignoring the dangers, joined Greek fishermen and saved dozens of our fellow citizens, including many children whose lives were at risk,” the decision said.

Source: Washington Post January 02, 2019 16:55 UTC