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EU military operation against migrant traffickers begins
A military operation to catch migrant traffickers begins Oct. 7, with European warships patrolling international waters in the Mediterranean to arrest smugglers dubbed the "mafia of the sea."
In Syria, Russia chasing Chechens once again
While Russian President Vladimir Putin's air campaign in Syria may have other aims, one result seems to be that it is hitting Islamists from Russia's Caucasus, say analysts.
Russia 'could put in place' coordination with US on Syria strikes
Russia could implement US proposals aiming to coordinate Moscow's strikes in Syria with the Washington-led coalition, a Russian defence ministry spokesman said on Oct. 7.
Over 500 Indicted For War Crimes in Bosnia
Bosnia's state prosecution has charged 509 persons with war crimes over the past ten years, 235 of whom were indicted in the last two-and-a-half years, it said in a statement.
Kosovo Lets War Criminal Seek Treatment Abroad
The Kosovo Justice Ministry has granted a three-month release to Sabit Geci to seek medical treatment outside the country.
Greek Orthodox church issues statement on fallen “cake porn” priest (Read full text)
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States has issued a statement following the scandal that broke out concerning Washington Heights priest, Father George Passias, and adult female parishioner Ethel Bouzalas.
After the news story went viral in the international press with detailed description of the priest’s cake porn, the church elders write:
The latest wave of refugees in Greece’s neverending story
Another 2,499 refugees arrived aboard the “Eleftherios Venizelos” at the port of Piraeus early on Wednesday. A little later, the “Ariadni” ferry carrying 1,541 passengers arrived, along with a “tera jet” with another 1,703 refugees.
The Greek Coast Guard has rescued at least 303 refugees over the last 24 hours in the sea region of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Agathonissi and Kos.
Bulgarian President to Veto Amendments to Military Intelligence Act
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will veto the recent amendments to the Military Intelligence Act.
This was announced by the chief of the presidential cabinet, Ekaterina Zaharieva, in an interview for private bTV station on Wednesday.
Romania Withdraws Bid to Join Schengen Area
A session of the European Council for Justice and Home Affairs, JHA, scheduled for Thursday, will now not discuss the admission of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area, as a decision has been postponed to the end of the year.
Croatia Faces Tight Race in General Election
Croatia is entering one of the shortest election campaigns in its history after President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic on Monday set polling day for November 8.
Now the date of the vote has been confirmed, the parties and independent candidates have 14 days to submit their applications to the State Electoral Commission, which will accept and publish all valid lists within 48 hours.
New Bulgarian Ombudsman to Swear Oath in Parliament
The new Bulgarian ombudsman, Socialist MP Maya Manolova, will swear an oath in parliament on Wednesday.
The regular plenary sitting of parliament will begin with depriving Manolova of her powers as MP, Darik radio informs.
Parliament elected her as the new ombudsman at a secret ballot on July 30 in competition with the incumbent holder of the position - Konstantin Penchev.
Shocking GD video shows apparent reference to murder of rapper (vid)
Magda Fyssa, mother of slain anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas, testified during an emotional session at a makeshift court at Korydallos prison. She said that the ultra-nationalist Golden Dawn (GD) party had ordered the assassination of her son on September 18, 2013.
Secret measures: Greek govt hunt is on to find 45 bln euros for 2016
New austerity measures worth 6.5 bln euros need to be gathered by the end of 2016, according to the draft budget for Greece. The government is waiting to see how much money will be squeezed from newly imposed agricultural taxes and from the abolition of the 800-euro/month non-taxable income threshold.
Mini-Green Roof Courses for a greener Athens!
Mini-Green Roof Courses are taking place at The Cube Athens (8 Klisobis Street, Athens).
Practical, hands-on sessions are offered t adults interested in gardening and beautifying the city.
The goal is to for participants to get their feet wet, hands dirty and get a taste as to how to make the city greener.
The first session is at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8.