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

Two cruise ships owned by Greek-affiliated Celestyal Cruises—the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery—are currently docked in Doha, Qatar, and Dubai, UAE.

Flight cancellations, airport closures and overnight explosions have left dozens of Greeks in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region facing uncertainty, fear; while some are reporting limited access to official support.

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.

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Athens is on high alert as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty raise fears of inflation, weaker consumption, and pressure on tourism if the Middle East crisis drags on.

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.

Airspace closures after military strikes have triggered widespread cancellations and delays, leaving travelers stranded and Greek authorities activating emergency support lines.

In a post on X, Maritime Affairs Minister Vassilis Kikilias said the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy is maintaining constant oversight of the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

“These are unprecedented situations,” Plakoudas said. “Iran had never targeted civilians here in the Gulf before the 12-day war. Now not only military sites but civilian targets are being hit.”

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.

Greece's culture ministry announced the formal possession of 262 photographs, 16 documents and four occupation-era banknotes previously put on auction by a Belgian collector

Greece's shipping ministry is on heightened alert and in communication with marine companies; no incident has been reported so far with Greek-owned vessels operating in the wider maritime region

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