Dozens of citizens returned from the Middle East with their pets, as authorities organized a special operation prioritizing both safety and family unity.
A new survey reveals widespread public distrust over the handling of the Tempi train disaster, while Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis rank as the most positively viewed cabinet members.
Greece’s housing market is widely perceived as expensive and lacking transparency, according to new research by Blupeak Estate Analytics conducted by Ierax Analytics. The study examines housing conditions and perceptions among two age groups — adults aged 25–35 and those aged 36–55 — and finds that housing costs have become an increasingly intergenerational issue. While […]
A special flight organized by Greece’s Foreign Ministry brought home hundreds of Greek citizens stranded in Dubai, landing late Saturday at Athens International Airport to emotional reunions with waiting relatives.
Greece coordinates daily repatriation flights from the UAE, Qatar, and surrounding regions, prioritizing children, elderly, and vulnerable citizens, with over 2,500 requests received amid the ongoing Middle East conflict
Global Gallup research across 60 countries suggests that views on migration reflect something deeper than politics: a society’s confidence in its own future
Greek travelers remain stranded in Dubai after airspace closures linked to the Iran conflict. Passengers report confusion, limited flights, and financial strain while waiting for repatriation organized by the Greek government.
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
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.
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.
“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.”
Under European Union standards, the ability to afford one week of annual holiday is not considered a luxury but a recognized indicator of material and social deprivation.
Georgia Boutsiani, a board member of the Greek Community in Mexico says, "There’s fear, but there are also precautions—we’ve grown used to it. All the Greeks here are safe.”
Flying kites on Clean Monday symbolizes spiritual renewal, links to ancient traditions, and welcomes spring, blending Christian and pagan heritage
As Greeks prepare to usher in Clean Monday on February 23, a religious public holiday, passenger traffic is expected to peak over the long weekend, with the populace planning their getaways. Interest in popular domestic locations remains a strong choice for many holidaymakers, but international destinations are still top preferences. The bookings so far confirm […]
The Greek Community of Cairo turned toward the acquisition and exploitation of real estate, investing in land as a means of economic and social support
Surveys show households cutting spending and delaying purchases as most expect their finances and the national economy to worsen, while the central bank warns inflation will remain a key challenge.