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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.

Soldiers' return from Turkey provides Tsipras with timely boost

Alexis Tsipras’s government received a much-needed boost ahead of the August 15 national holiday in Greece as Turkey announced the release of the two Greek soldiers it had been holding since March.

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.

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.

New increase in flow of refugees to Greece causes unease

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a potentially explosive situation as the largely unaddressed refugee crisis has begun to take on new and troubling aspects in 2018.

Turkish elections put Athens on alert as name talks reach crucial juncture

A crucial two months for Greek–Turkish relations is underway ahead of the early parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey on June 24.

War of words fuels bitter mood in Greek politics

The war of words between the government and its opponents intensified over the weekend as accusations were traded, taking the tension in Greek politics up a notch or two.

Aegean tension presents Tsipras with urgent domestic, foreign policy challenges

For yet another day, the Greek government appears to have been consumed by the ongoing friction with Turkey in the Aegean.

Symbolism takes leading role in political developments

Greek politics has been dominated by symbolism over the last few days, particularly as Greek-Turkish relations have become more strained.