Eighty-five Greek sailors aboard ten vessels face heightened risks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as attacks on ships and offshore facilities escalate. Families anxiously await news of their safe return
Following escalating tensions and ongoing conflict in Iran, Greece has completed the first repatriation operations, bringing back 162 citizens and family members through coordinated flights and overland transfers
The interior ministry draft bill aimed to fulfill one of the pledges made by the current Mitsotakis government back in 2019, i.e. giving Greek citizens living or temporarily residing abroad the right to participate in national elections
Compared with Jan. 2026, the price index fell by 0.19%, while the rolling 12-month period from March 2025 to Feb. 2026 shows a cumulative increase of 1.55%.
The Greek expatriate who has dedicated his life to preserving Greek culture in Australia talks about the challenges, the language, the relationship with the Church, and the future of the diaspora.
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.
Authorities clarified that Cyprus’ airspace remained open after a suspected drone from Lebanon prompted temporary holding patterns for two flights. One flight returned to Athens, while another landed safely, and normal operations have resumed
The combined presence of the frigates and fighter jets marks what observers call a new phase in Cyprus’ defensive posture.
Emmanuel Macron announced that France is dispatching additional air assets and a frigate to Cyprus, while hinting at the involvement of French armed forces in Mideast operations
All maritime traffic will be suspended for 24 hours as the seafarers’ union presses for action to protect crews stranded in the Middle East.
Business and consumer confidence improved across sectors in Greece in February, driven by construction and retail growth, even as international uncertainties, including the Middle East conflict, pose potential risks
Greek banks are reassessing three-year operational plans amid the U.S.–Iran conflict, with potential impacts on credit growth, profitability, and dividend policies if global energy prices and inflation spike
Dozens of ships remain stranded as traffic through the vital oil route stays shut for a fourth day, with Greece urging protection for global shipping and seafarers amid the escalating Iran conflict
Athens calls for restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions, as top officials coordinate with regional counterparts and monitor developments affecting security and citizens abroad
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 incidents in 48 hours highlight how drones are being used to bypass prison security, as authorities deploy anti-drone systems to intercept illegal deliveries.
Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos says Greece has an evacuation plan in place but cannot cover accommodation costs, as regional airspace closures leave citizens stuck
Greece’s mobilization system outlines who is called, how notifications are issued, and what reservists must do in case of a national emergency.
Travelers stuck in Vietnam say expired visas, daily fines, and lack of assistance from the airline and Greek embassy have turned their trip into an ordeal.
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