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1. ‘All they can ask for is “azadi”’: Iranians in Athens speak about the war

   Members of the diaspora on cut communications with relatives, anger toward the regime and hopes that the conflict could bring change.

2. Cyprus reschedules March EU meetings due to flight disruptions

   Cyprus will move all EU meetings planned on the island in March online or ⁠postpone them due ⁠to flight ​disruptions, a Cypriot official ⁠told Reuters on Friday, amid ⁠the ‌conflict ⁠in the Middle East.

3. The Iran crisis, Cyprus on alert, and Macron’s nuclear pivot

   On the last day of February the United States and Israel launched a major assault on Iran, killing the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sounding alarm bells across the region.

4. Greece will offer personnel, military means to Bulgaria, says defense minister

   Greece will offer military means and personnel to bolster Bulgaria's defenses following a request by the ⁠neighboring country, ⁠Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said ​on Friday.

5. Minister says Iran-linked suspects under surveillance amid EU security concerns

   Greek authorities are monitoring individuals suspected of having links to Iran, Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis said Friday, amid growing concerns over the threat of terrorist attacks in the European Union stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

6. Greece says Souda base secure, reaffirms defensive measures

   Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Thursday assured that the Souda Bay Naval Base is not under threat and remains fully protected, amid rising regional tensions.

7. 4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Kastellorizo, no damage reported

   A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo early Friday. No damage or injuries were reported.

8. Authorities rescue 346 migrants near Crete amid spike in crossings

   Authorities rescued 346 undocumented migrants in seven separate operations in the sea area south of Crete and Gavdos early Friday, the Coast Guard said.

9. Sirens sound in Akrotiri, residents notified by RAF base

   Sirens sounded in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus Friday morning, prompting concern among residents, Kourion Mayor Pantelis Georgiou confirmed.

10. Brad Pitt arrives in Halkida as filming for ‘The Riders’ moves to Evia

    Filming for the movie “The Riders” is continuing in central Greece after production wrapped scenes on the Saronic island of Hydra.