Dendias said that Greece's commitment carries both symbolic and practical weight, asserting that it will stand alongside the Cypriot people and all lawful residents of the Republic of Cyprus.
Two Greek F-16 Block fighter jets, alongside the frigates “Kimon” and “Psara,” are scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on Wednesday morning.
Cyprus’ Minister of Defence is meeting with Greece’s Minister of National Defence and the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, in what officials describe as a crucial coordination session under rapidly shifting geopolitical conditions.
Meanwhile, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by phone with the President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun, following a drone attack against the British sovereign base in Akrotiri
Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris said Athens is wary of regime supporters, potential saboteurs
The first such meeting is scheduled on Tuesday at noon, with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis receiving main opposition PASOK party leader Nikos Androulakis at the former's office in Parliament
As Greece sends military assistance to Cyprus, opposition leaders are urging Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to brief party chiefs on developments in the Middle East and clarify Athens’ position in the escalating regional crisis.
The frigate HS Kimon is being dispatched immediately to Cyprus, along with a second frigate equipped with the “Centaur” system. The naval reinforcement will be accompanied by two F-16 fighter aircraft.
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias convened a high-level meeting Monday and ordered daily 8 a.m. briefings with the military leadership to assess developments in the wider Middle East, confirming that all security protocols are fully in place.
At a time when the Trump administration is urging European allies to shoulder more of the continent’s defense burden, Greece is moving into a new framework of military cooperation with Washington.
As tensions surrounding Iran intensify, Athens focuses on ensuring the protection of its citizens and shipping interests while pressing for diplomatic engagement to avert a full-blown regional crisis.
The discussion is expected to focus on the latest developments in the Middle East and on Greece’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at strengthening stability and cooperation.
Athens scrambles diplomatically as tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel raise concerns over security, energy, migration, and economic stability across Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean
The minister called on Greece’s diplomatic missions to remain on full alert and to maintain constant communication with members of the Greek community in the affected areas.
Gerapetritis stressed that dedicated telephone lines were already operating at Greece’s diplomatic missions to assist nationals, while urging Greeks in the region to remain in safe locations and follow embassy instructions.
Mitsotakis said Athens is monitoring developments in Iran, underscoring Greece’s coordination with neighboring countries and international partners to safeguard Greek citizens and ensure freedom of navigation.
The latest developments will be discussed at the extraordinary meeting of the high-ranking Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA) on Saturday afternoon
According to Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris, speaking during a Parliament debate on Friday, '...If someone is no longer at risk or does not meet conditions under which an asylum was granted, then it must be revoked'
Greece's Education Minister said that a major U.S. university is expected to submit a proposal for a postgraduate program in Greece.
In a heated parliamentary session, Nikos Androulakis called the Predator ruling a victory for the rule of law, while the prime minister stopped short of addressing the ruling itself.