# Greek migration and social integration initiatives > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-migration-and-social-integration-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-26T13:35:06.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum has engaged in various regional efforts to manage migration and support social integration. In the Metropolis of Elis, cooperation between the Ministry and local religious authorities has addressed legal and leasing issues for properties used to host vulnerable refugees and migrants in Pyrgos. This partnership also supports philanthropic institutions that provide regional employment and infrastructure improvements, such as the renovation of church campsites in Skafidia and Lamia. In Piraeus, discussions between the Mayor and the Minister of Migration and Asylum focused on securing funding for social integration initiatives. These efforts aim to facilitate the participation of legal migrants and refugees in local social, educational, and professional life through the Council for the Integration of Migrants and Refugees. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Piraeus Mayor meets with Minister of Migration and Cretan community leaders Piraeus Mayor Giannis Moralis met with Migration Minister Thanos Pleuris to discuss refugee integration funding and with Cretan community leaders to discuss cultural preservation and student housing. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piraeus-mayor-meets-with-minister-of-migration-and-cretan-community-leaders ### 2026-10-16: Metropolis of Elis and Ministry of Migration enhance cooperation The Metropolis of Elis and the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum have strengthened cooperation to support refugee hospitality, local employment, and regional philanthropic services in Pyrgos. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolis-of-elis-and-ministry-of-migration-enhance-cooperation --- Cite as: Greek migration and social integration initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-migration-and-social-integration-initiatives