A major organized crime investigation in Crete has compiled statements from approximately 40 alleged victims of a criminal group based in the village of Vorizia, with investigators warning the true toll is likely far higher, suppressed by a climate of fear and intimidation that deterred many residents from coming forward at all.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed regional developments and review their strong bilateral relations.

Syros in the Cyclades has become a global benchmark for animal welfare, home to two renowned cat shelters that have dedicated decades to transforming a desperate situation for strays into a model of compassion.