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.
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All three primary Greece-based mobile phone providers agreed to a digital governance ministry initiative to ensure uninterrupted communication for citizens in these regions
The minister added that the government is covering accommodation and meal expenses for stranded tourists.
Head coach Marziyeh Jafari and her players declined to comment on both the conflict and the reported assassination of the country’s long-serving Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Sri Lanka rescued 32 sailors after Iran’s destroyer IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean. U.S. officials say the vessel was struck by a U.S. submarine as search efforts continue for dozens of missing crew members.
Moscow accuses Washington of fabricating threats to justify attacks and denounces calls for Iranians to overthrow their leadership as “inhumane and cynical.”
Turkish defense and NATO air systems destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran, marking the first direct threat to Turkey amid the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict in the region
Should circumstances require it, the government stands ready to support households, continuing a policy it has pursued throughout previous energy crises, minister Papastavrou stressed.
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
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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