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Greece sends military systems to Cyprus as Middle East tensions escalate

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Greece sends advanced military systems to Cyprus as Middle East tensions escalate, marking high-stakes diplomacy amid drone attacks and regional instability.

Greece’s undecided voters: Middle class, middle-aged women hold key to next election outcome

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Analysis reveals Greece's undecided voters are predominantly middle-class women aged 40-54, facing economic pressure and holding the key to the next election outcome.

Iran crisis: 10 Greek ships with 85 Greek sailors in Persian Gulf

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Greek Minister reveals 10 Greek ships with 85 sailors navigate Persian Gulf crisis as Iran tensions threaten global shipping and energy supplies through Hormuz.

Greece considers joining France’s nuclear umbrella amid Middle East crisis

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Greece's government spokesperson hints at potential inclusion in France's nuclear umbrella amid escalating Middle East tensions and citizen repatriation efforts.

Middle East crisis: “A conflict with unpredictable dimensions”

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Greek MP warns of unpredictable Middle East conflict escalation as global tensions rise. PASOK politician discusses government response and surveillance scandal.

Greece ranks 4th most expensive EU country for energy costs

March 2, 2026 | Politics
New analysis reveals Greece ranks 4th most expensive in EU for energy costs when purchasing power is considered, debunking government claims of cheap electricity.

Middle East escalation sparks opposition concern in Greek parliament

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Greek opposition parties demand government action on Middle East crisis, expressing concerns over escalating conflict and calling for diplomatic solutions.

Iran strikes: Greece and Cyprus attack risk and economic impact

March 2, 2026 | Politics
Greece faces critical geopolitical choices as Iran conflict escalates, with experts analyzing potential attack risks and economic consequences for the region.

GREECE

Georgian man detained near Souda Bay base for espionage

Georgian man detained near Souda Bay base for espionage

A Georgian national was detained near Greece's strategic Souda Bay military base on espionage charges after being caught photographing installations.

2 hours ago Greece

Cretan trapped in Dubai stunned by Greek embassy response

Greek citizens trapped in Dubai express outrage at embassy's dismissive response to urgent evacuation requests amid Middle East conflict escalation.

4 hours ago Greece

Cyprus: Greek frigates “Kimon” and “Psara” deployed with Centaur system

Greek frigates Kimon and Psara deploy to Cyprus with advanced Centaur anti-drone system and F-16 Vipers, strengthening Eastern Mediterranean air…

4 hours ago Greece

Acropolis heist: Thieves tunnel into Athens jewelry store

Organized thieves tunneled through a wall from an abandoned building to break into an Athens jewelry store near the Acropolis,…

4 hours ago Greece

Kolonos murder: 38-year-old charged with killing partner gets Wednesday deadline

38-year-old man charged with murdering his 31-year-old partner in Athens receives deadline to testify Wednesday amid domestic violence and drug…

4 hours ago Greece
Tragedy in Piraeus: 16-year-old girl falls to her death

Tragedy in Piraeus: 16-year-old girl falls to her death

A 16-year-old girl died after falling from a fifth-floor apartment in Piraeus. Police arrested her…

17 hours ago Greece
Kolonos murder: 38-year-old arrested in pregnant girlfriend’s death

Kolonos murder: 38-year-old arrested in pregnant girlfriend’s death

38-year-old man arrested for murdering his pregnant girlfriend in Athens after forensic evidence contradicted his…

1 day ago Greece
Tempi tragedy: Tens of thousands honor victims three years later

Tempi tragedy: Tens of thousands honor victims three years later

Three years have passed today since the railway disaster that occurred in 2023 at Tempi,…

2 days ago Greece

ECONOMY

WORLD

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: “We will bomb all ships”

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: “We will bomb all ships”

Iran officially closes Strait of Hormuz as Revolutionary Guards threaten to bomb any ships attempting passage, trapping dozens of vessels in Persian Gulf.

42 minutes ago World

NBC News reveals heated clash between Iranian foreign minister and Trump officials days before Iran strikes

NBC News reveals heated confrontation between Iran's foreign minister and Trump officials in Geneva, just 48 hours before US-Israel strikes…

2 hours ago World

Ali Khamenei’s wife also dead, Iranian media reports (Video)

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's wife Mansoureh reportedly dies from injuries sustained in the same airstrike that killed her husband…

5 hours ago World

Trump on Iran: “We haven’t even started hitting them hard, the big wave is coming soon”

Trump tells CNN he's optimistic about Iran operations, warning that the biggest wave of strikes is yet to come as…

5 hours ago World

Israel to EU: “Defend Cyprus” – Defensive strikes against Iran on table

Israel urges EU to defend Cyprus after Iranian strike, as European leaders consider defensive military action against Tehran's escalating regional…

5 hours ago World
Goldman Sachs: Natural gas prices like gold amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Goldman Sachs: Natural gas prices like gold amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Goldman Sachs warns natural gas prices could surge 130% in Europe if the Strait of…

5 hours ago World
Keir Starmer: Our Cyprus bases are not used by US bombers

Keir Starmer: Our Cyprus bases are not used by US bombers

British PM Keir Starmer defends his Middle East policy stance, stating UK Cyprus bases aren't…

5 hours ago World
Hegseth on Iran: “We didn’t start this, but we will finish it”

Hegseth on Iran: “We didn’t start this, but we will finish it”

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vows to "finish" Iran conflict, leaves door open for ground…

5 hours ago World

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