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.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to social media to promote a new national health program aimed at raising awareness about kidney dysfunction and methods of prevention. Mitsotakis posted a video on the social platform TikTok, urging citizens to visit the government health portal proliptikes.gov.gr dedicated to medical exams and book an appointment for screening tests. […]

Inflation in Greece is easing, but supermarket prices, rents and services remain high, forcing households to slash budgets and businesses to report falling sales, according to new data and market analysis

Housing costs absorb 35.5% of Greeks’ disposable income, the highest percentage in the EU.

Most Greeks lack the financial capacity to save for retirement, exposing a growing gap between future needs and current preparedness.

A visibly miffed Albanian PM also joked that '...Montenegro is the greatest and biggest country in the region. They gave 50 million citizens. We are small, but Montenegro is the one', speaking at a UAE event

Unlike much of the Western world, Greeks associate bad luck with Tuesday the 13th—a belief rooted in history, religion, astrology, and long-standing folk traditions.