The fourth frigate will reportedly be named “Themistoklis” and will be capable of deploying ballistic missiles, DM Nikos Dendias has said

Migrant smugglers operating from eastern Libya have recently stepped efforts to reach or get near Crete before calling authorities for assistance

The meeting's two key items are: the unfolding situation in the Middle East and a major decision regarding the upgrade of four MEKO-class frigates in the Hellenic Navy.

Mitsotakis said in his Facebook post that Europe must “rise to the occasion” in defense of international peace and prosperity

During the emergency government meeting, the latest dramatic developments in the Middle East were assessed.

Integral to this long-term defense vision is the enhanced role of Greece’s domestic defense industry, which is expected to contribute significantly to the upcoming procurement efforts.

Over 15 EU countries have implemented similar "freezes," citing the claim that the Assad regime, which many were fleeing, has fallen

Regarding the pending Asylum requests, as reported, a possible scenario would likely involve the revoking of these requests, a solution that is not being prioritized, as regardless of the internal state of a country, international asylum conventions remain in effect.