The delegation flew to Istanbul and from there completed their journey to Thessaloniki by road.
As Middle East tensions escalate, the Hellenic Red Cross outlines essential emergency supplies for the first three days of a crisis and highlights available shelter capacity across Greece
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for de-escalation in the Middle East, urged diplomacy over widening conflict and said Greece is strengthening preparedness while supporting Cyprus and planning the safe return of citizens from the region.
President cites refusal to allow military base use for Iran strikes and NATO defense spending shortfalls, warning of potential economic penalties on Spanish exports including olive oil, steel, auto parts, and chemicals
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.
Short-term LNG freight rates have surged over 20%, and VLGC earnings have climbed sharply amid rising market uncertainty.
The Greek airline extends suspensions to and from Israel following the closure of Israeli airspace, offering passengers rebooking, vouchers or full refunds
Authorities clarified that Cyprus’ airspace remained open after a suspected drone from Lebanon prompted temporary holding patterns for two flights. One flight returned to Athens, while another landed safely, and normal operations have resumed
US president moves to stabilize oil markets as Strait of Hormuz shipments are disrupted, with war-risk premiums surging and energy prices climbing amid Middle East conflict
The combined presence of the frigates and fighter jets marks what observers call a new phase in Cyprus’ defensive posture.
What we are witnessing now, visible military exchanges, explicit references to nuclear facilities, and inflexible rhetoric that leaves little space for negotiation, signal a shift from contained deterrence to open escalation
WSJ analysis of video and satellite imagery shows how events unfolded on the ground
The son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, long seen as an influential figure behind the scenes, has emerged as the leading choice among the Assembly of Experts to succeed his father, the slain former Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Greece maintains a network of civil defense shelters—many hidden and some dating back to World War II—designed to protect civilians if air-raid sirens sound
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
UN agencies report tens of thousands seeking shelter as air strikes escalate, with children among the casualties and more displacements expected
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.
Freight rates for supertankers and LNG carriers surge as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly halts amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sending energy markets sharply higher.
Dozens of ships remain stranded as traffic through the vital oil route stays shut for a fourth day, with Greece urging protection for global shipping and seafarers amid the escalating Iran conflict