The “sirens of war” again erupted in the Middle East on the last day of February, last month, with the coordinated and large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran, followed by the latter’s retaliation across the wider region.

Authorities plan extensive inspections in high-risk industries, with fines reaching up to €31,500 per undeclared employee to combat labor law violations and protect workers’ rights

President Miguel Díaz-Canel says Havana has opened dialogue with Washington as a U.S. oil blockade leaves the island without fuel imports for three months and deepens blackouts and energy shortages

Financial Times reports that european governments are seeking guarantees for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as energy flows remain disrupted and Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the key waterway closed

Doctors across Greece plan a 24-hour strike over pay, understaffing, and harsh working conditions, following protests earlier this month by medical residents.

Greece’s defense minister will meet his UK counterpart John Healey to discuss NATO issues and bilateral cooperation, as Athens also reviews transparency reforms in military procurement and updates on key defense programs.

Rising fuel prices, flight cancellations, and Middle East airspace closures are forcing travellers worldwide to reroute, pay more, or abandon long-planned trips, as the conflict continues to disrupt airlines and global tourism

Trump has authorized countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in a significant policy reversal that comes as oil prices surge.

Three minors in Heraklion were freed under restrictions after a homemade explosive they built from TikTok instructions detonated at a school yard, fortunately without causing injuries.

India will pause signing a trade deal with the U.S. for several months as Washington launches a new probe into manufacturing excess capacity, while officials expect New Delhi to honour prior commitments.

The Navigator Assembly 2026 highlighted the need for pragmatic and gradual solutions

Turkish Defence Ministry confirms NATO shot down a third Iranian missile, urges Tehran for clarification, and strengthens air defenses amid rising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean

A US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during ongoing operations against Iran, killing four of the six crew members aboard, US Central Command said. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Intellexa founder Tal Dilian said in a statement to MEGA that his company sold surveillance technology only to governments and law enforcement, prompting PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis to accuse the government of hiding the truth behind the Predator spyware scandal

Months after a new underwater pipeline was completed, repeated failures have left residents and visitors on the Greek island facing ongoing water shortages

Police say there is no evidence the fatal stabbing in Kalamaria was related to sports rivalries, and investigations are focusing on personal motives and eyewitness accounts.

European rice producers warn of growing market pressures as imports hit 1.7 million tons, urging policy changes to protect local production and ensure fair competition.

High fuel taxes keep gasoline prices near the top of EU rankings, with drivers paying about €1.85 per liter on average