Support for Cyprus from several European countries, including Greece, after the island became a target amid the US-Israel war on Iran “marked the first tangible proof that Europe can defend its member states even without the direct involvement of third parties,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday.
Greece joined Cyprus, Italy and Malta on Friday in urging a coordinated European response to potential migration pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East, warning against a repeat of the 2015 migration crisis.
Turkish lawmakers passed a bill late Wednesday that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported.
Greece has secured a prominent place in global travel rankings, with four of its beaches named among Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards “Best of the Best Beaches” for 2026, including two in the top three worldwide.
The ruling New Democracy party is navigating internal tensions even as the government finds cautious relief following a critical parliamentary immunity vote, the introduction of economic relief measures, and a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Crete on Friday morning.
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi said Thursday that allegations surrounding Greece’s agricultural payments body OPEKEPE point to “corruption, nepotism and clientelism,” urging focus on what occurred and who is responsible.
The European Commission on Thursday proceeded with the disbursement of €1.18 billion from the Recovery and Resilience Facility to Greece, following the positive assessment of a related double request submitted by Greece last December.
Wizz Air announced on Thursday the expansion of its route portfolio in its Larnaca hub with the addition of two routes to Athens and Madrid, as well as planned frequency increases on its routes to Thessaloniki, Barcelona and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and major European destinations.
Cyprus has recorded the lowest share of women in managerial roles across the EU.