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Ankara's reaction to marine parks proposal highlights obstacles to Greek-Turkish dialogue
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnkara has revived its claims over the so-called 'grey zones' in the Aegean following Greece's intention to establish two marine parks, one in the Aegean Sea, which will include several islets.
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Athens prepares for Erdogan visit, high-level talks with Turkish officials
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, which will be held after seven years in Athens on December 7, is seen by both sides as a further step in the course of improving bilateral relations – a process that began earlier this year following the deadly earthquakes in Turkey.
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Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks rubber stamp roadmap, allowing next steps
PoliticsForeign PolicyFollowing their re-election and the first meetings between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in almost 1.5 years, Greek-Turkish relations seem to have found a steady rhythm.
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Mitsotakis prepares to meet Erdogan, hoping to build on recent momentum
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to meet with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York with the primary aim of restoring trust and to build on the positive atmosphere that has been created since the deadly earthquakes last February.
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Meeting of Greek, Turkish foreign ministers raises hopes for constructive dialogue
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe first official meeting between the recently appointed Greek and Turkish foreign ministers, Giorgos Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan, took place in Ankara last Tuesday.
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Greece and Turkey head towards crucial stage of negotiations
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreek-Turkish relations are entering the most crucial six-month period of the last three years. During this period, Athens and Ankara will try to find a common path that could lead to some of their disputes being resolved.
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PM heads to Egypt with eye on broader movements in East Med
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is keeping a close watch on Ankara’s intention to improve relations with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Egypt and Israel.
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Opinion divided in Greece over seeking ICJ settlement with Turkey
PoliticsForeign PolicyA recent comment by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis about referring a dispute with Turkey over sea zones to the International Court of Justice has ignited a public debate in Greece.
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Mitsotakis meeting with Erdogan paves way for more meaningful Greek-Turkish talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey have agreed to re-start their relations following last week’s meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, their first encounter in 16 months.
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Athens hoping Turkish election result leaves room for relations to continue improving
PoliticsForeign PolicyIn less than two weeks, Turkish voters will go to the polls for what could be the most crucial elections in Greece’s neighbour for the last twenty years.