Sirens sound in Akrotiri, residents notified by RAF base
Sirens sounded in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus Friday morning, prompting concern among residents, Kourion Mayor Pantelis Georgiou confirmed.
Minister says Iran-linked suspects under surveillance amid EU security concerns
Greek authorities are monitoring individuals suspected of having links to Iran, Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis said Friday, amid growing concerns over the threat of terrorist attacks in the European Union stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Greece will offer personnel, military means to Bulgaria, says defense minister
Greece will offer military means and personnel to bolster Bulgaria’s defenses following a request by the neighboring country, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Friday.
Authorities rescue 346 migrants near Crete amid spike in crossings
Authorities rescued 346 undocumented migrants in seven separate operations in the sea area south of Crete and Gavdos early Friday, the Coast Guard said.
4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Kastellorizo, no damage reported
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo early Friday. No damage or injuries were reported.
Greece says Souda base secure, reaffirms defensive measures
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Thursday assured that the Souda Bay Naval Base is not under threat and remains fully protected, amid rising regional tensions.
Six arrested after €280,000 phone fraud scheme
Six members of a telephone fraud ring were arrested on Tuesday in Zefyri, Athens, after investigators determined they had stolen more than €280,000 from victims, authorities said.
315 Greeks repatriated from Middle East amid regional conflict
A total of 315 Greek citizens returned to Greece on Thursday from the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict in the region, in repatriation operations coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Brad Pitt arrives in Halkida as filming for ‘The Riders’ moves to Evia
Filming for the movie “The Riders” is continuing in central Greece after production wrapped scenes on the Saronic island of Hydra.
Athens signals resolve to Ankara
Greece sent a clear message to Ankara on Thursday, saying it alone decides how to deploy and use its armed forces within its territory, after Turkey claimed that the transfer of a long-range Patriot air defense system to the island of Karpathos violated the “demilitarized status” of the Dodecanese.