Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett declares Turkey “the new Iran,” calling President Erdogan a sophisticated adversary seeking to encircle Israel. He urges confronting threats from Ankara and Tehran simultaneously amid rising regional tensions.
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FM Fidan rejects Israeli, Arab & Persian expansionism, but Turkey’s Blue Homeland strategy overlaps Greek & Cypriot EEZs and maintains control over northern Cyprus since 1974.
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.
The United Nations Security Council will convene on Thursday, January 15, 2026, to discuss the…
Oil prices fell sharply on international markets on Thursday, dropping by as much as 3%,…
Iranian state-run television has broadcast a chilling warning aimed at former US President Donald Trump,…
Iran has descended into a deepening crisis as the death toll from ongoing anti-government protests…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized a foreign oil tanker near Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, alleging it was carrying 4 million liters of smuggled fuel. Sixteen foreign crew members have been detained in an operation that raises fresh concerns over freedom of navigation in the vital Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
A Turkish diplomatic source clarified that Ankara’s airspace ban targets only Israeli government and arms flights, not commercial transit, after Turkey cut economic and trade ties with Israel over the Gaza war.
Greek left-wing activists and supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement are organizing…
Three crew members have been confirmed dead and two others injured after Houthi militants launched a deadly attack on the Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged cargo ship *Eternity C* in the Red Sea. The vessel, now adrift, was struck by rockets and drones in the second such incident in the region since November 2024. Two crew members remain missing.
A 26-year-old Azeri national has been arrested in Crete on espionage charges after Greek intelligence uncovered thousands of photos of the Souda Bay naval base on his devices. The suspect, who entered Greece with a Polish residence permit, had been under surveillance and was found to have used encrypted software to transmit sensitive military images.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the deployment of Hellenic Navy ships off the coast of Libya in response to a recent surge in irregular migrant flows toward Crete. The move, framed as a preventive and deterrent measure, comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and renewed concerns over regional stability. Mitsotakis emphasised the need to protect Greece’s borders, maritime interests, and national security, while also calling for diplomatic efforts to avoid further escalation in the region.
Athens is on edge as tensions between Iran and Israel threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz, endangering 250 Greek-owned ships. Following an emergency KYSEA meeting, Greece has ramped up security and issued maritime safety alerts, while bracing for a potential migration surge after a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus. Prime Minister Mitsotakis calls for diplomacy to avert further crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” Tuesday in a series of provocative social…
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel stoked fears…
Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem advised to stay vigilant due to 2025 security concerns. Contact Consulate General for support. Stay safe!
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official jet, the “Wing of Zion,” landed in Athens just hours after Israel reportedly launched strikes on Iran. The flight raises questions about Netanyahu’s whereabouts amid escalating regional tensions and an active ICC request for his arrest on alleged war crimes.
Turkey is on the verge of launching a military offensive into northern Syria, targeting Kurdish-controlled areas near its border. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has framed the operation as essential to preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, while Syria’s transitional government has been making moves to assert its authority, including cracking down on illicit drug trade and expanding institutions. The looming conflict threatens to further destabilize the region and reshape its geopolitical dynamics.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides pledged to deepen ties during Starmer’s historic visit to Cyprus, the first by a UK leader since 1971. The visit underscored Cyprus’s alignment with the West amid shifting geopolitical dynamics following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Discussions focused on sanctions enforcement and regional security, but the trip drew criticism from Turkish Cypriot leaders for excluding the breakaway North Cyprus from dialogue.
Amid escalating regional tensions, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has issued an urgent travel advisory affecting 18 countries popular with British tourists. The advisory warns of heightened security risks in regions such as Turkey, Morocco, and the UAE, prompting the travel industry to adapt and travelers to reconsider plans as the peak winter season approaches.
As Cyprus prepares for an upcoming meeting with President Joe Biden, the island nation has solidified its role as a crucial strategic partner for the U.S. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Nikos Christodoulidis’s favourable standing in Washington and recent defence agreements highlight Cyprus’s importance in regional security discussions.
Russia has reportedly provided satellite data to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, helping them target Western ships in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles and drones, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The data, allegedly transmitted via Iranian intermediaries, has escalated Houthi attacks in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. The U.S., responding to shipping disruptions, has formed a naval coalition and recently deployed B-2 stealth bombers to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.
Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has launched a fierce critique against Turkey amid its military operations targeting Kurdish groups in Iraq and Syria. Describing the actions as “genocide of the Kurds,” he calls for solidarity with those oppressed by Turkey’s policies. His statements have intensified discussions around Turkey’s controversial actions and the broader geopolitical implications for the region.
Heating oil availability for the winter season begins in Greece, with prices expected to range between 1.16 and 1.20 euros per litre, lower than last year’s rates. Despite concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East, prices have remained stable, though initial demand is low due to unseasonably warm weather. Market experts anticipate early orders mainly from northern and eastern suburbs of Attica.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend the MED9 Summit in Cyprus, where Mediterranean EU leaders will discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, migration challenges, and European economic competitiveness. Mitsotakis is expected to emphasise the importance of securing the EU’s external borders and enhancing cooperation with third countries on migration, while also addressing the need for a coordinated EU response to the crisis in the Middle East. The summit serves as a precursor to next week’s European Council Meeting.
Gunfire was reported near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on Tuesday afternoon, Swedish police confirmed,…
The USS Harry S. Truman has set sail for the Red Sea as part of a U.S. 6th Fleet deployment amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The carrier will deter threats while Israel conducts military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The Navy is prepared for potential evacuations but has not yet received orders to proceed.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the importance of coordination between Greece and Cyprus amid rising geopolitical tensions. Both leaders stressed that their nations, as pillars of stability in the region, must work closely on resolving the Cyprus issue and addressing challenges in the Middle East.
US Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake has called on Turkey and other allies with ties to Iran to help de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials. Flake emphasized that Turkey’s influence is crucial in persuading Iran to avoid further retaliation against Israel.
