Foreign Policy
Mitsotakis-Erdogan call seen as first step to possible thaw in relations
The telephone call last Friday between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seen by diplomatic sources in Athens as a first step for both sides to overcome the dead-end to which the recent lack of communication had been leading.
Visit to Cairo underlines Greek aims to reach maritime deal with Egypt
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias’s visit to Egypt on Thursday was designed to display the political will and intention of the Greek side to accelerate and intensify talks with Cairo on the delimitation of sea zones.
Greek-Italian sea borders, EEZ pact ties up loose end but also carries wider significance
After several years of talks, Greece and Italy signed on Tuesday a maritime borders agreement delimiting an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between the two countries.
Athens ups diplomatic effort as Turkey plans hydrocarbon research in Greek continental shelf
Athens is examining all the diplomatic means at its disposal to respond to what it sees as mounting transgressions by Turkey.
Haftar defeats prompt Athens to take fresh look at Libya crisis
Developments in Libya, where a UN-backed government of National Accord (GNA) supported militarily by Turkey has scored some victories over Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, are causing concern in Athens.
Border furor highlights brittleness of Greek-Turkish relations
The recent tension between Greece and Turkey in the Evros border area highlighted how an issue of a mostly technical nature can throw relations between the two countries off balance.
Turkey ramps up rhetoric, Greece strengthens presence at Evros border
Greece is continuing its efforts to fortify its borders with Turkey in the northeastern region of Evros.
Turkey continues Aegean jostling as Athens sends envoy to Syria, renews backing for Western Balkans
Unresolved bilateral issues continue to cause friction in Greece’s relationship with Turkey as Athens looks to renew its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and support for the Western Balkans’ efforts to join the European Union.
Amid lack of communication, overflights add to Greek-Turkish tension
Athens is concerned about the continuous overflights by Turkish fighter jets in the Aegean as these currently involve large and inhabited Greek islands as well as parts of Greece’s mainland.
Renewed concern over East Med as Turkey aims to resume drilling
Ankara’s intention to begin again drilling works in the Eastern Mediterranean as well as its continuing aggressive tactics in the Aegean will be brought up for discussion during Wednesday’s EU Council of Foreign Affairs by Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.