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Albania: ‘Omonoia’ Elects New President
As of yesterday, January 11, 2015 Leonidas Pappas is the new President of the Greek minority organization Omonoia in Albania.
During the organization conference in Saranda, Albania, the 41-year-old Leonidas Pappas, a civil engineer, was elected president, with 190 votes...
Education
Gkioulekas Visits Greek Schools in Albania
The Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports, Konstantinos Gkioulekas, visited a series of Greek schools in Korca, Gjirokastra, Saranda and Himara.
During his visit, he met with students and teachers of the Greek diaspora and discussed the...
Crime
Marijuana Confiscated Enroute to Greek Island of Corfu
On Wednesday morning, Albanian authorities confiscated about 463 pounds of marijuana during two different police missions in Saranda and Gjirokastra.
The Albanian polices confiscated about 154 pounds of Marijuana which was being transferred to the Greek island of Corfu on...
Europe
Unity for Human Rights Blasts Vandalism
The Human Rights Union Party denounced the acts of vandalism against it that took place during the electoral campaign in Albania.
For the fourth time, unknown people destroyed billboards with posters which bore the photo of the president of the...
Europe
Opening Ceremony for Two New Churches in Saranda
A pleasant atmosphere prevails over the city of Saranda. The efforts of local people and the Metropolitan bishops were not fruitless. Greeks celebrate the opening ceremony of two new churches that will host all worshipers wishing to serve God.
Under...