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1. Greece increases security measures at US, Israeli “targets” in Attica & Crete

   Greece has increased security measures at US and Israeli facilities that could possibly fall targets to terrorist attacks in Attica and Crete. Units of the Greek Police (ELAS) have been set on alert since yesterday, Saturday, February 28, 2026, in order to activate emergency security plans against the backdrop of the war in Iran. According […]

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2. Foreign Ministry: List of Greek embassies for emergency contact in Iran, Middle East countries

   Greece’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday, March 1, 2026, issued a list of the emergency phone lines and contact details of Greek embassies and consular authorities in Iran and several countries in the Middle East. Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, said late on Saturday that “priority and main concern is the protection of Greek citizens” who are […]

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3. With 6.17 Emmanuil Karalis rises to second behind Duplantis on pole vault list

   On a historic night that will remain indelible in the history of Greek and world athletics in pole vault, Emmanuil “Manolo” Karalis “flew” to 6.17 at the packed stadium of Paiania in eastern Attica on Saturday, February 28, 2026. During the Stoiximan Panhellenic Championship, “Manolo” surpassed the legends Bubka and Lavillenie, while he reached the […]

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4. US base at Souda Bay, Crete, on Emergency “shut down”

   The US base at the Souda bay on the island of Crete was set on emergency alert and air defense measures were put into effect activated, while the base closed for unauthorized persons for security reasons on Saturday afternoon, February 28, 2026. Entry to and exit from the Souda base has been prohibited, except for […]

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5. AEGEAN airlines cancels flights to/from several Middle East countries until March 3

   AEGEAN  Airlines announced on Saturday, February 28, 2026 that it cancels flights to and from Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates until March 3, 2026. In a statement, the AEGEAN said it informs all passengers, that due to recent developments in the Middle East, is cancelling flights to and from the airports of […]

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