Fighting intensifies across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and the Gulf as Israel strikes Tehran, Hezbollah joins the conflict, Kurdish forces reportedly mobilize near Iran, and regional tensions trigger alarms from Cyprus to Turkey.

When Germany’s chancellor arrived at the White House this week, the agenda had been set months earlier. The meeting - arranged around Christmas - was supposed to focus on two issues that dominate Berlin’s foreign policy: the war in Ukraine and the new American tariffs. Then the war with Iran reshaped everything.

Gasoline prices are climbing across Greece as the Middle East conflict fuels market uncertainty, prompting drivers to rush to gas stations while authorities monitor the market and warn that further increases may follow

The delegation flew to Istanbul and from there completed their journey to Thessaloniki by road.

Top European officials discussed the bloc’s economic outlook, energy market risks and the euro’s global role ahead of the upcoming European Council summit.

Air raid sirens shrieked as Iran struck Israel, Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon, maritime incidents were reported near the UAE and Oman, an 11-year-old was killed in Kuwait, and several countries began evacuating personnel

Athens monitors the Iran crisis closely, urging diplomacy and maritime safety, while preparing to repatriate citizens through coordinated contingency plans

Two Greek F-16 Block fighter jets, alongside the frigates “Kimon” and “Psara,” are scheduled to arrive in Cyprus on Wednesday morning.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias convened a high-level meeting Monday and ordered daily 8 a.m. briefings with the military leadership to assess developments in the wider Middle East, confirming that all security protocols are fully in place.

As tensions surrounding Iran intensify, Athens focuses on ensuring the protection of its citizens and shipping interests while pressing for diplomatic engagement to avert a full-blown regional crisis.

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.

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 […]