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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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Mitsotakis primes public opinion for potential compromise with Turkey
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn his first primetime domestic TV interview since winning re-election, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis suggested that he is seeking a comprehensive settlement with Turkey on longstanding disputes.
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Mitsotakis gears up for Erdogan meeting as US backs improved ties
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis prepares for his first meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in more than a year, he has received backing from Washington for the two countries to continue working to improve their relations.
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Full agenda, topped by Turkey, for new Foreign Ministry team
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe new government in Athens faces a number of foreign policy challenges over the coming years.
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Athens assesses new Turkish government, potential impact on imminent drive for fresh talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is assessing Turkey’s new cabinet named last Saturday by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he extended his two-decade rule following victory in last month’s elections.
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Emboldened Mitsotakis plans for Erdogan meeting, next step in Greek-Turkish ties
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe political dominance of Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Greece in the May 21 elections also means that he is also politically dominant within his New Democracy party, which could have a knock-on effect regarding his foreign policy approach.
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Opinion split in Athens over best outcome in Turkish elections
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is remaining sanguine about the outcome of Sunday’s elections in Turkey, and insisting that it will work with whoever is eventually elected President in the neighbouring country.
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Post-election push for Greek-Turkish talks being lined up
PoliticsForeign PolicyIt seems that there will be an internationally coordinated new effort to bring Turkey and Greece back to discussions about their longstanding disputes after elections have taken place in both countries.
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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.