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1. Marijuana delivery bust on Skiathos, 13 kgr seized

   Harbor police on the Aegean Sea island of Skiathos have arrested a man in possession of more than 13 kilograms of marijuana, authorities said Monday.

2. Truck driver jailed pending trial in Greece drug trafficking case

   A 50-year-old Bulgarian truck driver has been ordered held in pretrial detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece, on charges of drug importation and trafficking.

3. More than 50 military aircraft from 9 countries join in southern Greece exercise

   More than 50 fighter aircraft and helicopters from several countries and 1,000 personnel are taking part in an annual NATO exercise that started Monday in southern Greece, the Hellenic Air Force said.

4. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in Athens for high-level visit

   Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I arrived in Athens on Monday for a multi-day visit that will include meetings with Greece’s top political leaders and appearances at public events.

5. After Gulf settles down, Turkey to shift focus to Aegean, Cyprus

   Once the situation in the Persian Gulf has calmed down, the Turkish government will turn its attention to the Aegean Sea and Cyprus and Greece’s perceived exploitation of the war in the Middle East to boost its defenses near Turkey, officials in Ankara said.

6. Greek FM backs safe Hormuz passage, warns against escalation

   Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Monday voiced support for international efforts to ensure safe, unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Greece is ready to work closely with the global shipping community.

7. Opposition seeks Parliamentary investigation of phone spyware scandal

   The main opposition PASOK party on Monday tabled a formal request for Parliament to investigate the phone spyware scandal in which dozens of politicians, journalists, businesspeople, military and other officials were targeted.

8. Ongoing | Athens | May 17-June 28

   The Onassis Stegi, in collaboration with Eye Filmmuseum, presents “Ongoing,” an exhibition centered on Tilda Swinton.

9. Stournaras says eurozone recession concerns ‘real and justified’

   Concerns that the eurozone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are “real and justified” and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the ECB monetary policy, Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras said.

10. Inflation as income redistribution and a political tool

    Inflation emerges as the main mechanism for redistributing income at the expense of wage labor and in favor of profits.