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1. Metro and tram restricted for Independence Day

   Athens metro and tram services will be restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday, authorities said, due to parades marking Greek Independence Day on March 25.

2. Hahn resigns as EU’s special envoy for Cyprus

   Johannes Hahn has resigned from his position as EU Special Envoy for the Cyprus issue, citing other pending commitments, the European Commission has said.

3. Scenarios for a difficult way forward

   Without knowing how and when the war in the Persian Gulf will end, we need to consider scenarios as to what Greece will face while the fighting lasts and afterward. 

4. Seeking €2.5 bln for support

   The government is examining ways to secure the funds required for tackling new crisis.

5. Greek security council approves purchase of air defense system, upgrade of F-16 jets

   Greece’s security council, KYSEA, approved on Monday the purchase of a three-billion euro multi-layer air and drone defense system and the upgrade ⁠of 38 F-16 ⁠fighter jets, the country’s defense ​minister said on Monday.

6. Tempe train crash trial adjourned to April 1 amid courtroom disputes

   The trial over Greece’s deadliest rail disaster was adjourned on Monday and is set to resume on April 1, after repeated interruptions and objections over courtroom conditions.

7. Tsitsipas complains about lights as he crashes out of Miami Open

   Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered one of the heaviest defeats of his career on Monday, losing 6-0, 6-1 to Arthur Fils in just 55 minutes at the Miami Open.

8. Greek Australian writers’ festival returns to Sydney for fifth year

   The Greek Australian Writers’ Festival is returning to Sydney on April 19 for its fifth year, showcasing a wide array of works by Greek Australian authors, The Greek Herald reported.

9. Vazelon Monastery revival effort

   After years of neglect, efforts are moving forward on studies to restore the Greek Vazelon Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Anatolia, located in Pontus near Trabzon.

10. Patriots boost Greece’s regional standing

    Greece’s deployment of Patriot missile systems abroad and at home has bolstered its diplomatic standing, even as Athens navigates competing pressures between the United States and Europe, according to officials.