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Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›A recent wave of brazen retail thefts at local malls has exposed vulnerabilities in security and the need for tighter coordination between law enforcement.Rochester TodayA 26-year-old Rochester man named Victor Maisonet has been charged with burglary, grand larceny, and criminal mischief after allegedly stealing around $70,000 worth of jewelry from a kiosk at Greece Ridge Mall in Greece, New York. Police say Maisonet entered the mall through an employee corridor, tried unsuccessfully to get jewelry from behind the counter, then used a tool to smash a display case and steal multiple gold necklaces. Surveillance footage helped police identify Maisonet, who was later detained by Irondequoit police after trying to sell the stolen jewelry at a pawn ...

Greece, N.Y. — Three juveniles and a 22-year-old man are facing charges after shots were fired into a home early Sunday morning, according to the Greece Police Department.Officers responded just after 1 a.m. to a home on Castleford Road that was struck by gunfire while several people were inside, police said. No injuries were reported.Using residential surveillance cameras and license plate readers, officers identified a vehicle involved that was reported stolen in Penfield, according to police.On Monday, Rochester police officers found the suspect vehicle unoccupied on Kondolf Street, police said. Greece officers surveilled the car and later tried to pull its driver over, prompting a pursuit that ended on Cameron Street in Rochester, where a 16-year-old suspect from Rochester was arrested...

Greece is the latest country to announce plans to implement a social media ban for kids. The country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said Wednesday that Greece plans to pursue legislation that would ban social media use for kids under 15.As reported by The New York Times, Mitsotakis introduced the plan in a post on TikTok, where he explained the rationale behind the move. “I talk to a lot of parents who say roughly the same thing: that their children aren’t sleeping properly, get anxious easily, are on their phones a lot,” Mitsotakis said. “I also talk to a lot of you who say you’re tired of comparisons, of comments, of the constant pressure to be there all the time.”He went on to say that the intention isn’t to deprive kids of technology. Rather, the legislation is meant to combat ...

Merve BerkerApril 08, 2026•Update: April 08, 2026 The Turkish Foreign Ministry criticized Greece’s policies toward the Turkish minority in Western Thrace on Wednesday, saying their rights under the Lausanne Peace Treaty are being disregarded.It said in a statement that Greece “persistently disregards the rights and freedoms” of the minority by not recognizing their elected muftis.It also raised concerns about recent developments, stating that the process of appointing a mufti in Didymoteicho was carried out “under the guise of elections” without consulting minority representatives.The ministry said similar practices are now being attempted in Rodopi and Xanthi. “We cannot accept these practices,” it said.The ministry urged the international community to take note that Greece “does not reco...

The Turkish foreign ministry has criticised Greece’s policies toward the Turkish minority in Western Thrace, saying their rights under the Lausanne Peace Treaty are being disregarded.In a statement on Wednesday, it said that Greece “persistently disregards the rights and freedoms” of the minority by not recognising their elected muftis.It also raised concerns about recent developments, stating that the process of appointing a mufti in Didymoteicho was carried out “under the guise of elections” without consulting minority representatives.The ministry said similar practices are now being attempted in Rodopi and Xanthi (Iskece). “We cannot accept these practices,” it said.The ministry urged the international community to take note that Greece “does not recognise the elected religious leaders ...

For many Greek-Americans, Easter is defined by a handful of cherished moments: the glow of candles at midnight, the echo of “Christos Anesti,” the cracking of red eggs, and the long-awaited meal after Lent. Yet across Greece and Cyprus, Pascha unfolds through a remarkable range of local traditions – some deeply rooted in history, others quietly preserved in villages – that add unexpected depth and texture to the Holy Week experience.  The journey begins even before Holy Week, on Saturday of Lazarus, a day that bridges Lent and the Passion of Christ. In both Greece and Cyprus, families traditionally bake ‘lazarakia’ – small, sweet breads shaped like a wrapped figure representing Lazarus. These symbolic pastries, often decorated with cloves for eyes, foreshadow the Resurrection and set a con...

Rehoboth Beach Yoga’s “Traveling Yogis” sent a sunny hello to the Gazette from their Glorious Greece Retreat. For more than 20 years, the group has explored the world together, aging gracefully and strengthening friendships through yoga at home and abroad. Shown here are Steve Fennell, Bryan Saltsgaver, Jim O’Malley, Paul Anderson, Steve Findlay, Mark Conheady, Charlie Codacovi, Barbara Smith Fennell, Elaine Niefeld, Grace Whitman, Janet Fix, Nancy Riggin, Terry Gardner (holding the Gazette), Trish Kennedy, Ruth Stevenson, Ginny Daly and Karen Ferguson. Source link

by Alimat Aliyeva In Greece, children under the age of 15 will be banned from accessing social networks, a measure set to take effect on January 1, 2027, AzerNEWS reports. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the decision, acknowledging that it may be unpopular among young people. "I am sure that many of you, especially the children, will be angry with me; if I were your age, I might feel the same way," he said. Mitsotakis emphasized that Greece will push the European Union to adopt similar measures across the bloc, highlighting growing concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental health, attention spans, and online safety. Interestingly, alongside the ban, the Greek government plans to introduce educational programs to teach children digital literacy and re...

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›Greece's new social media ban for minors aims to shield young people from the potential harms of excessive online engagement.Athens TodayGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new law that will ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. The move is aimed at protecting young people from the potential harms of social media, including cyberbullying, misinformation, and excessive screen time. Why it matters This policy reflects growing global concerns about the negative impacts of social media on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Greece is the first European country to implement such a sweeping ban, setting a precedent that could inspire similar measures in other nati...

Hungary, Greece, Italy, and Spain qualified for the upper group (1st – 4th place) at the World Cup Division 1 tournament in Alexandroupolis, and thus qualified for the Final Eight in Sydney. Serbia, Croatia, the Netherlands, and the USA will play in the group for 5th place and battle for the last available Final Eight berth. All favorites won today’s matches of Round 3, but only Spain recorded a convincing victory. In Group A, Hungary defeated Serbia 12:10, and Greece beat the Netherlands 14:11 in a match filled with numerous twists and turns. Hungary retained 1st place in Group A, while Greece advanced from 2nd place. Italy beat Croatia 13:11 in Group B. The “Settebello” broke the Croats’ resistance only at the finish of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth quarter. The teams...