Fuel prices in Greece soar past €2 per litre in many areas, while heating oil costs jump sharply, prompting the government to consider interventions including Fuel Pass, profit caps, and energy bill subsidies for households and businesses
Greek and French leaders emphasize defense and unity, calling for de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus remains committed to peace while Europe stands ready to safeguard its citizens and regional stability
Though, to be honest, Cyprus was never in any particular danger of getting involved either. It’s just closer to the front line than the rest of the EU, and mistakes happen
Trump carries not only Soleimani’s blood but also Ali Khamenei’s. That makes any compromise far harder to sell. A supreme leader who opens negotiations with Washington in the weeks after his predecessor’s assassination would be signing his own political death warrant
An Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in a week. Debris fell in southeastern Turkey with no reported casualties
Greek political parties debate the rising cost of living amid the Middle East conflict, with opposition urging immediate support for households and businesses, while the government pledges regulatory measures and stricter market oversight
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a virtual halt, unleashing the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s and threatening the global economy
Eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels to assess the impact of soaring oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions, as concerns grow over inflation, economic stability, and Europe’s energy resilience
Multiple flights are scheduled to bring Greek citizens home as regional conflict disrupts air travel and forces widespread cancellations.
A council known as the Assembly of Experts picked Mojtaba Khamenei as the Islamic Republic’s top political authority
The Greek prime minister travels to Cyprus for urgent meetings with the presidents of Cyprus and France, sending a clear signal of European solidarity and highlighting Greece’s diplomatic and defense role amid rising regional tensions.
Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.
Bahrain, which says Iran damaged a plant, depends heavily on purified seawater
Nikos Dendias says in an interview with TO BHMA that Greece will not take part in operations against Iran, vows to defend Cyprus during the regional crisis and deepen defense ties with France.
Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou warns the Middle East war is already pushing up fuel prices in Greece, says intervention could come if oil hits $100 a barrel and notes the country holds more than 90 days of reserves.
Iranian media and clerics say the body responsible for selecting Iran’s top authority has chosen a successor after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though the decision has yet to be formally announced.
A halt in Qatari LNG production is rattling global energy markets, and Greece, which is heavily dependent on imported fuel, could potentially face rising inflation, a wider trade deficit, and slower growth.
Trump rules out talks as U.S. and Israeli strikes intensify, Iran's president retracts his apology to Gulf neighbors, a blast hits the U.S. embassy in Oslo, and Tehran's clerical body moves closer to naming a new supreme leader.
Merops drones, from a company owned by Google’s Eric Schmidt, are favored by Kyiv’s troops against Russian Shahed attacks
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan makes first public comments since Iranian missile attacks, affirming the UAE’s readiness to protect its people and sovereignty amid ongoing regional conflict.