Emmanuel Macron announced that France is dispatching additional air assets and a frigate to Cyprus, while hinting at the involvement of French armed forces in Mideast operations
Gas station owners in Greece warn that additional price adjustments are expected in the coming days.
The Iran-backed Lebanese militia attacks its powerful opponent with rockets and drones, opening a new front in the regional conflict
Aegean Airlines, the biggest airlines operating to and from Greece, on Monday announced that it is proceeding with additional flight cancellations towards various destinations in the Middle East, such as Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, all due to the rapid developments in the wider region. In its announcement regarding the […]
Meanwhile, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides spoke by phone with the President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun, following a drone attack against the British sovereign base in Akrotiri
Sources at HELLENiQ Energy Motor Oil, quoted by Ot.gr, appeared reassuring that the country retains sufficient crude oil reserves to meet domestic and export demand
Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris said Athens is wary of regime supporters, potential saboteurs
Shipping groups said over the weekend that they are avoiding the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz until further notice
The first such meeting is scheduled on Tuesday at noon, with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis receiving main opposition PASOK party leader Nikos Androulakis at the former's office in Parliament
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.
As Greece sends military assistance to Cyprus, opposition leaders are urging Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to brief party chiefs on developments in the Middle East and clarify Athens’ position in the escalating regional crisis.
Middle East airports remain closed for a third day, grounding thousands of flights, pressuring airline stocks and triggering disruptions at Athens International Airport.
The frigate HS Kimon is being dispatched immediately to Cyprus, along with a second frigate equipped with the “Centaur” system. The naval reinforcement will be accompanied by two F-16 fighter aircraft.
Drone strikes and escalating military exchanges have forced precautionary shutdowns of major oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Israel, disrupting exports and jolting global markets.
Shortly after 12:30 p.m., an alert was issued at Paphos Airport following the detection of a drone in the airspace. Passengers and staff were instructed to evacuate immediately.
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.
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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.
In a statement, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market will remain closed on March 2 and 3.