What happens in Evros when the wildfires die down and the border fence slips out of the spotlight? Journalist Apostolos Staikos travels to Northern Evros, exploring life in the remote border villages. He delves into issues of demographic collapse, the local economy, wildfires, and the border fence.

Pro-fence or anti-fence? Does it bolster regional security, or does it compromise territorial integrity and trap the conversation in the wrong narrative? In Evros, there are many diverse perspectives, stemming from different starting points and aiming for varied goals.

In this third and final episode, we delve into these perspectives while revisiting the history of the fence and the events of 2020 that triggered a crisis with Turkey centered on migration. We also discuss the rise of the Muslim population and cross into Edirne to hear from people on the other side.

Finally, we examine the fires—the massive wildfires that devastated the Dadia Forest and highlighted the necessity of the “Evros After” plan. Can Evros transform into a destination for digital nomads?