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New migrant arrivals off Crete intensify concern in Athens

Greek authorities rescued dozens of migrants off southern Crete on Monday, as the island remains at the centre of a growing migration route from Libya that has caused increasing concern in Athens.

Hellenic Police report on solved thefts and burglaries: 7 out of 10 Greek gangs consist of Roma, while 18.71% are foreign nationals

In December 2025, the official report of the Hellenic Police on serious and organized crime for 2024 was made public. In its 80+ pages, it includes detailed data on all forms of serious criminal activity. One of the most important chapters is 4.9.2.1, “Criminal Groups of Theft–Burglaries,” as it contains very interesting findings. Let’s look at the details.

June 1, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Beleris on incidents in Albania: Greek properties are being encroached on to build the hotel

The case of the incidents that occurred in Svernets, Albania, is being transferred to Brussels.

June 1, 2026
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Foreign Ministry expresses strong concen over incidents in Albania

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its strong concern over the incidents that took place yesterday, 30 May 2026, in Zvërnec, Albania, during a protest by residents over their property rights, among whom is a Greek citizen who was injured," the Foreign Ministry stated in an announcement on Sunday.

June 1, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Incidents in Albania: The background to the conflict between the Greek minority and Trump's son-in-law over the resort

The incidents that occurred on Saturday in the Zvernets area, near Vlora, brought to the fore a controversy that has been quietly developing for two years around one of the largest investment projects that have been announced in Albania.

June 1, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Commission attacks Turkey for excluding Cyprus from climate meetings: "Unacceptable"

The European Commission has lashed out at Turkey, which has excluded Cyprus from preparatory meetings ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, calling Ankara’s stance “unacceptable”.

May 31, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greece, U.S. and South Korea sign €1.35 Billion 'Project Trident' to build submarines and naval hub at Elefsina

Greece, the United States and South Korea have signed a €1.35 billion trilateral agreement to transform the Elefsina shipyards into a naval defense and submarine construction hub for the Eastern Mediterranean, with the deal expected to generate up to 10,000 jobs and contribute 0.8 percent annually to Greece's GDP over the next five to seven years.

May 31, 2026
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Thessaloniki: Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was transferred to the "424" Hospital, he fainted during the Divine Liturgy - His tests are clear

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was transferred to the 424th General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki on Sunday morning.

The Archbishop felt unwell during his stay at the Holy Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Aretsou, Kalamaria.

According to information, the Archbishop was in the church when he suddenly felt unwell, causing the immediate mobilization of the competent authorities.

An EKAB ambulance was immediately notified, which picked him up and transported him to the 424th General Military Hospital for preventive examinations and medical evaluation. His transfer was carried out with the escort of a Greek Police patrol car.

The examinations he underwent were clear and he was discharged from the hospital at noon.

Archbishop Elpidophoros has been in Thessaloniki since yesterday, Saturday 30 May..

May 31, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Award Ceremony: "2026 Capital Link Sustainability Ladership Award" - Alexandra Palli-Giannakopoulou

The “Capital Link Sustainability Forum”, entitled “Public & Private Sector with a Vision of Sustainability”, was held for the 16th consecutive year with great success and high participation, confirming its role as one of the most important institutions for dialogue on sustainable development in Greece, highlighting the decisive role of cooperation between the state, businesses and society in shaping a sustainable development model. The Conference was held on May 26, 2026 at the Divani Caravel Hotel, under the auspices of SEV – Federation of Greek Enterprises and Industries and CSR Hellas, with the participation of high-ranking representatives of the government, the business community, international organizations and institutional bodies.

May 31, 2026
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Senator Raptakis to U.S. Senator Jack Reed regarding Turkey's Blue Homeland, Greece and Cyprus

Raptakis, Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 33 since January 2013, calls on RI Congressional delegation to reject Turkey’s latest effort to cause chaos in Mediterranean. The RI Senator asks Congress to push State Department to reject Turkish plans to enact law promoting reckless, expansionist “Blue Homeland” policy. Below is a transcript of Raptakis'letter

May 31, 2026
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29 May 1453: The Vasilevousa has fallen - Mehmet conquers Constantinople

The Byzantine Empire came to an end on May 29, 1453, when the Ottomans captured Constantinople after a 55-day siege. Led by Sultan Mehmed II, the Ottomans surrounded the city by land and sea and used powerful cannons to bombard its famous walls continuously. The fall of Constantinople removed a major Christian stronghold against Ottoman expansion into Europe.

May 29, 2026
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A journalist from Trabzon refers to the commemorations in Cyprus for the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks

The Republic of Cyprus has taken an important step towards raising international awareness of the Pontic Greek Genocide, according to an article by journalist Uzay Bulut in the IDI Center. Bulut, a journalist from Trabzon who has come to terms with her Greek heritage, focuses on issues related to Turkey, political Islam and the history of the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

May 29, 2026
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The Greek immigrant who arrived in the US at the age of 4 and had a public park named after her

Life for an immigrant has always been difficult, as they are usually forced to start over from scratch, but some, with their hard work and ingenuity, manage to stand out against adverse circumstances. This is the story of many Greek immigrants to the United States at the beginning of the last century, one of whom was a woman who arrived on the distant continent at the age of four.

May 29, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Police bust counterfeit luxury goods ring on Mykonos (vid.)

Police authorities have dealt a significant blow to the illegal trade in counterfeit products in Mykonos, after dismantling a ring that had transformed the island into an open-air “bazaar” with branded luxury goods.

May 29, 2026
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos