Middle East conflict

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad and its Impact on Regional Stability

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has created significant instability in the Middle East, particularly affecting Kurdish forces…

10 January 2025

Greek Authorities Arrest 124 Migrants on Karpathos Island Amid Rise in Illegal Arrivals

Greek authorities arrested 124 migrants on Karpathos Island after unmarked boats were spotted near the coast. The rise in illegal…

9 January 2025

Greek Orthodox Refugees Flee Hama as Turkish-Backed Forces Advance: Seeking Sanctuary in the Valley of the Christians

As Turkish-backed jihadists advance through central Syria, the Greek Orthodox communities of Suqaylabiyah and Mhardeh are forced to flee, seeking…

6 December 2024

Greece Urges Tougher EU Migration Policies Amid Middle East Conflicts

As Middle East conflicts raise concerns about increased migration, Greece is urging the EU to adopt stricter migration policies. Migration…

31 October 2024

Aegean Air and Others Suspend Flights to the Middle East

In response to escalating conflict in the Middle East, several international airlines, including Aegean Airlines, have suspended flights to and…

24 October 2024

Title: Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve Greece-Türkiye Maritime Disputes by 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis expressed hope that Greece and Türkiye will agree on the framework for delimiting the continental…

7 October 2024

Greek Shipping Companies Face Increasing Threats from Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea

Greek shipping companies are increasingly targeted by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, with several warning emails causing alarm in the industry.…

5 October 2024

Houthis Send Email Alert to Red Sea Ships: Prepare for Attack, with Best Regards

The email campaign, which has not been previously reported, indicates that Houthi rebels are casting their net wider and targeting…

3 October 2024

Houthis Warn Greek Shipowners of Attacks in Escalating Red Sea Campaign Against Israeli-linked Vessels

Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened Greek shipping companies with attacks on vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea. The…

3 October 2024

Greek Government Ramps Up Contingency Measures Amid Middle East Escalation

The Greek government is on high alert as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, preparing emergency measures to address…

3 October 2024

Istanbul Airport Flooded with Emergency Landings After Iran Airstrikes

Chaos erupted in the skies as at least 20 planes were forced to make emergency landings at Istanbul Airport on…

2 October 2024

Beirut Rocked by Massive Israeli Airstrike Targeting Hezbollah Leadership, Nasrallah's Fate Unknown

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israel launched a massive airstrike targeting Hezbollah's central headquarters in Beirut, claiming…

28 September 2024

Australia and Cyprus Strengthen Ties Amid Regional Tensions

Australian Senator and Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed gratitude to Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during their meeting at the…

25 September 2024

Lebanon: Death Toll from Israeli Strikes Rises to 558, Health Minister Reports

Lebanon's Health Minister Firas Abiad announced that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes has risen to 558, including 50 children…

25 September 2024

Israel Under Fire: Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage, Casualties Reported

Northern Israel is reeling from a barrage of rockets launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah, marking a dangerous escalation in tensions.…

22 September 2024

El Al Israel Airlines' Profit Surges Amid Gaza Conflict, Secures Boeing Deal

El Al Israel Airlines reported a 150% surge in profits amid the Gaza conflict as foreign carriers suspended flights, leading…

16 August 2024

El Al Adds Flights from Greece and Cyprus to Aid Stranded Israelis Amid Escalating Tensions

El Al Israel Airlines is ramping up flights from Greece and Cyprus to assist Israelis stranded abroad due to the…

10 August 2024

Athens Expresses Concerns Over Potential Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

Athens is increasingly concerned about the potential for a widespread conflict in the Middle East, which could disrupt energy supplies,…

9 August 2024

Erdogan Threatens Israel: 'We Will Do the Same to Israel as We Did in Karabakh and Libya'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Israel of potential military action, referencing Turkey's past interventions in Nagorno-Karabakh and Libya.…

29 July 2024

Erdogan Asserts Two-State Solution as Only Viable Path for Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asserted that the two-state model is the only viable solution for the Cyprus issue,…

21 July 2024

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