Greece is particularly vulnerable to the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, due to its high dependence on fossil fuels in its energy mix, estimates Scope Ratings, while Greek banks also face new challenges due to geopolitical developments.
Greece will conduct a special repatriation flight for its citizens in Dubai on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry has confirmed, as efforts continue to assist Greeks in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional conflict.
On the last day of February the United States and Israel launched a major assault on Iran, killing the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sounding alarm bells across the region.
Cyprus will move all EU meetings planned on the island in March online or postpone them due to flight disruptions, a Cypriot official told Reuters on Friday, amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Members of the diaspora on cut communications with relatives, anger toward the regime and hopes that the conflict could bring change.
Sirens sounded in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus Friday morning, prompting concern among residents, Kourion Mayor Pantelis Georgiou confirmed.
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 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 rescued 346 undocumented migrants in seven separate operations in the sea area south of Crete and Gavdos early Friday, the Coast Guard said.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo early Friday. No damage or injuries were reported.