Canberra open to assistance short of deploying ground troops as regional tensions escalate Australia has…
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Air raid sirens sounded across northern and southern Israel as Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory, while Israeli forces confirmed a precision strike in Beirut targeting senior commanders of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Quds Force.
AEGEAN Airlines extends flight cancellations to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Riyadh, Beirut, Baghdad, and Erbil through mid-to-late March 2026 due to escalating Middle East tensions and regional security risks.
Israeli authorities have sealed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem following Iranian missile and drone attacks, imposing strict security measures and banning mass gatherings just weeks before Easter.
The Middle East conflict intensifies as Israel strikes Tehran, the US expands attacks deeper into Iran, Hezbollah vows no surrender, and Spain denies military cooperation with Washington amid mounting global tensions.
Greece braces for geopolitical and economic challenges after the Israel–US strike on Iran. Safety of citizens, maritime risks, rising fuel prices, and regional tensions are top concerns.
Breaking reports from Israeli Channel 14 and journalists claim a loud explosion and possible plane or drone crash at Britain’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus late March 1, 2026. Security alerts issued, personnel told to shelter indoors as regional conflict escalates.
Fact check: Did Netanyahu flee to Germany or Greece after Khamenei’s killing in US-Israel strikes? Flight tracking shows Wing of Zion in Berlin, but PM active in Tel Aviv with statements and meetings—no evidence of leaving Israel.
Retired U.S. Colonel Douglas McGregor’s remarks suggesting Turkey could be targeted after Iran spark alarm in Ankara amid escalating Middle East tensions and regional strikes.
Iranian state media confirms Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, dead after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. Trump announces death; Iran declares 40 days mourning amid escalating conflict.
Reports emerge that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed following joint U.S.–Israel strikes, though Iranian authorities deny the claims. The situation remains unverified amid regional tensions.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) was evacuated and all flight operations suspended after Iranian drones and missiles targeted Gulf airspace, triggering emergency safety measures across the UAE.
Reports circulating in regional media claim that members of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s…
Washington/Tehran, February 28, 2026 – President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States…
Israel confirms preemptive missile strikes on Iranian targets early Saturday, February 28, 2026, amid nuclear tensions. Explosions reported in Tehran as Israel declares nationwide emergency and braces for retaliation.
Four people, including Intellexa founder Tal Dilian, were sentenced to eight years in prison in Greece over the Predator spyware scandal that shook the Mitsotakis government in 2022.
Turkey stops issuing EUR-MED preference certificates for exports to Israel via third countries, closing a loophole in its 2024 trade ban and raising costs for Israeli importers in automotive and construction sectors.
Netanyahu outlines a ‘hexagon of alliances’ including Greece and Cyprus to foster stability against radical Shia and Sunni axes in the Middle East and Mediterranean.
Dana Eden, the acclaimed Israeli producer and co-creator of the hit Apple TV+ espionage thriller…
Greek officials are probing potential Iranian involvement in the suspicious death of Tehran co-creator Dana Eden, found dead in her Athens hotel room. An autopsy is underway as investigators examine possible links tied to the politically sensitive Israeli spy series.
February 12, 2026By Greek City Times Staff JERUSALEM / RAMALLAH – The European Union has…
Greece is examining the acquisition of Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarines as part of its naval modernization program, following high-level talks in Athens between defense officials from Greece and Israel. The move underscores a deepening strategic alliance and could significantly affect the balance of power in the Aegean.
Greece takes a major leap in air defense with the successful integration of the domestic Kentavros anti-drone system into Israel’s advanced BARAK-MX missile defense platform. Through close collaboration between Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the fusion combines hard-kill interceptors with soft-kill electronic warfare capabilities, creating a cost-effective, multilayered shield against drones, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic threats
Greece Reserves Right to Extend Territorial Waters to 12 Miles – Won’t Accept Turkey’s Casus…
President Donald Trump has officially invited Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See to join the “Board of Peace,” a Middle East alliance aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, coordinating reconstruction, and advancing a lasting Palestinian state aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed the invitation is under review, potentially adding significant spiritual influence to a group already including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and others with major investment commitments. While Norway has declined, the Vatican’s possible participation could prove transformative for Trump’s peace initiative.
Golden Globe-winning filmmaker and Olympiacos fan Yorgos Lanthimos strongly criticized the participation of Israeli clubs in European basketball competitions, stating it’s “unacceptable” during the EuroLeague clash between Olympiacos and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Israel agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced deepened cooperation with Israel in anti-drone systems, countering drone swarms, and cybersecurity following high-level talks in Athens with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. The four-day security visit underscores growing strategic ties between the two nations, which already operate a joint air training centre in Greece and conduct regular combined military drills.
Greece Revokes Asylum from Palestinian Who Celebrated Hamas Massacres in Israel Alongside Terrorists
Greek authorities revoked the asylum status of Mohanad Alkhatib, a Palestinian from Gaza granted protection in March 2025, after evidence showed him celebrating the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacres in Israel alongside terrorists, praising Hamas propaganda in Europe, and posing a threat to public order.
Israel offers to share its extensive F-35 combat experience with Greece as the two countries deepen defense ties amid rising instability in the Middle East, including joint training and future Iniochos participation.
