Foreign Policy
Athens resumes contact with Ankara as interest in FYROM referendum grows
The inauguration of the renovated Greek Consulate building in Izmir was considered a good chance for the resumption of talks between Athens and Ankara following the recent improvement in bilateral relations due to the release of the two Greek servicemen by Turkish authorities in mid-August after their six-month detention.
Athens facing diplomatic developments on several fronts in September
September will be a crucial month for Greek diplomacy as many issues are due to resurface again and will need to be handled properly.
Russia responds to expulsions but diplomatic row seen petering out
Russia has expelled two Greek diplomats and has forbidden two others from entering the country in retaliation to a similar move by Athens a month ago.
Effort for Greece and Albania to resolve diplomatic differences goes on back burner
Athens recently decided to postpone the finalisation of an agreement on all outstanding issues with Albania, even though Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias in June declared that he would resolve these matters before going on his summer holiday.
Greece-Russia spat intensifies but Athens hopes worst is over
Athens sought to ease tensions with Moscow on Thursday following an official confirmation by the Russia’s Ambassador to Greece Andrey Maslov that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cancelled plans to visit this autumn following the recent expulsion of Russian diplomats by the Greek government.
Athens gets first taste of Erdogan's new era in power
The latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for another term as president of Turkey while launching a new political system that grants greater power to its leader.
Diplomatic expulsions come amid worsening Greece-Russia relations
Relations between Athens and Moscow seem to be on a collision course Greek government's decision to expel two Russian diplomats and ban the entry of two more.
Athens turns its attention to settling differences with Albania
Athens appears to be playing a pivotal role in behind the scenes negotiations regarding the efforts of both the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Albania to join the European Union.
After signing name deal, Athens and Skopje face several more steps
Athens has already composed the letter to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, which will be sent following the ratification of the agreement between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) that was signed on Sunday.
After reaching name settlement, Skopje and Athens face more hurdles to ratify deal
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Greece reached an agreement on Tuesday that will involve the former changing its name to the Republic of North Macedonia, in order to end a 27-year dispute.