Latest news in Greece? September 7th, 2026

Foreign Policy & Middle East Ties Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that Greece will continue expanding defense cooperation with Israel while strengthening diplomatic and strategic relationships across the Middle East. Following a multi-billion-euro air defense framework agreement, he noted plans to visit Saudi Arabia and scheduled talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi in Cairo. The Manila TimesEconomic Package & Fiscal Measures Following announcements at the Thessaloniki International Fair, the Greek government detailed an economic relief package exceeding €2 billion, aimed at tax relief, housing supply incentives, and public income support as economic reforms take center stage. logos-pres.mdMilitary Aviation Incident & Mourning The Hellenic Air Force began a three-day mourning period after a two-seat Phantom F-4 fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic maneuver at the Athens Flying Week event at Tanagra Air Force Base north of Athens, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. Hindustan TimesSeismic Activity A light magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred in Western Greece, centered approximately 11 km outside Agrinio, with no casualties or structural damage reported. Volcano Discovery