Top European officials discussed the bloc’s economic outlook, energy market risks and the euro’s global role ahead of the upcoming European Council summit.

An appeals court confirmed that the far-right party Golden Dawn operated as a criminal organization, upholding convictions against its leadership and members in a landmark case tied to violent attacks and the 2013 murder of rapper Pavlos Fyssas.

The combined presence of the frigates and fighter jets marks what observers call a new phase in Cyprus’ defensive posture.

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office recorded €2.68 billion in estimated damage tied to ongoing investigations in Greece. The findings have triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties.

Athens calls for restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions, as top officials coordinate with regional counterparts and monitor developments affecting security and citizens abroad

Athens monitors the Iran crisis closely, urging diplomacy and maritime safety, while preparing to repatriate citizens through coordinated contingency plans

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.