Multiple flights are scheduled to bring Greek citizens home as regional conflict disrupts air travel and forces widespread cancellations.

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

Greek authorities coordinated flights and ground transfers to bring hundreds of citizens and their families back to Athens from several Middle Eastern locations as repatriation operations continue amid the regional conflict

Special repatriation flights operated by Aegean Airlines at the request of Greece's Foreign Ministry are bringing Greek citizens and their families home from Oman and the UAE

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

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

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

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

Financial resilience remains a major concern for Greeks heading into 2026, with most expecting to cut back in order to cover essentials such as housing, utilities, and food.

Members of the Greek community in Caracas describe fear and uncertainty after the Venezuelan president was arrested and taken to court in the United States, as supporters protest and residents brace for possible developments.

Athens is closely monitoring the situation following the US intervention in Venezuela, with crisis response mechanisms ready to be activated if members of the Greek community request evacuation assistance

One cultural phenomenon somehow slipped through the cracks: the legendary “6-7” meme, which had parents and boomers scratching their heads all year, barely registered in searches.

According to a survey, six in ten consumers—mainly older age groups—will prioritize food and beverages, while 58% plan to buy clothing and accessories, especially younger shoppers.

Seven out of ten young people report that financial or housing difficulties prevent them from having children.

Greece remains among the five European countries with the lowest financial literacy levels, according to the 2023 Eurobarometer.