Greece's mission in the Red Sea
Greece sent its frigate “Psara” to the Red Sea this week to join Operation Aspides, the EU’s mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks. The Psara is replacing the Hydra, which completed a three month deployment in the Red Sea, at a time when the Houthis are escalating their campaign. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Greece’s role in Operation Aspides and the risks posed by continued Houthi attacks.
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Visit of the Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias to the Frigate “PSARA”
Frigate bound for Red Sea will have better anti-drone system
Salvage firm confirms sinking of Greek-owned Tutor struck by Houthis
EU foreign affairs chief expresses solidarity with Cyprus over Hezbollah threats
Hezbollah threats against Cyprus are ‘just beyond me,’ says State Department spokesperson