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.
Athens scrambles diplomatically as tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel raise concerns over security, energy, migration, and economic stability across Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean
The minister called on Greece’s diplomatic missions to remain on full alert and to maintain constant communication with members of the Greek community in the affected areas.
A total of 10 emergency telephone lines have been activated to guarantee faster and more effective support for Greek citizens who are in, or affected by, the broader region’s evolving situation.
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.
A look at the warships, fighters and missiles massing at Iran’s doorstep
SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance MEP Nikolas Farantouris called for the “immediate and effective protection” of Christians in the Middle East, Syria, and Nigeria during remarks in the European Parliament. Speaking in Wednesday’s plenary session, the Greek MEP, a member of the Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee, said tens of thousands of Christian civilians, as well as members […]
Tehran hasn’t explained the incident, which comes amid unresolved nuclear issues between Iran and the West
After Gaza cease-fire, president aims for broader peace in a region transformed by two years of fighting
President calls on Israel and Arab governments to move past conflicts and wars, but faces obstacles extending Gaza deal to the wider region
“I believe we have an important role to play—as a country that speaks with all key players in the Middle East," Greek PM Mitsotakis said.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan unannounced the visit to Damascus to discuss Kurdish matters. According to official accounts, the talks focused on Turkey’s security concerns stemming from northeastern Syria and on joint counter-terrorism efforts
As Greece confronts demographic decline and regional instability, it holds an underutilized opportunity with immense cultural and geopolitical implications across the Levant
In a lighter moment that quickly gained attention online, Putin abruptly left a Russian conference to take Trump's call, joking that he didn’t want to keep the U.S. president waiting, as it might be misinterpreted
The meeting's two key items are: the unfolding situation in the Middle East and a major decision regarding the upgrade of four MEKO-class frigates in the Hellenic Navy.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues with a slight decline, amid the backdrop of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, airlines have been forced to reroute or cancel flights across the region, leaving tens of thousands of travelers stranded.
Gerapetritis placed particular emphasis on the recent terrorist attack at the Church of the Prophet Elijah in Damascus, where more than twenty worshippers lost their lives.
One of the main issues on the EU foreign ministers’ agenda, according to sources, is how the bloc can contribute to de-escalating the crisis and fostering a return to diplomacy.