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Mitsotakis sets aside talk of next Greek president to meet Trump at White House
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, just days after Greece, Cyprus and Israel signed the EastMed pipeline accord, a project that has been strongly backed by Washington.
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After signing EastMed pipeline pact, Athens aims to tackle Turkey challenge
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece, Israel and Cyprus signed on Thursday a historic agreement for the construction of the EastMed pipeline, bolstering their tripartite alliance and shaking things up in terms of the geopolitical implications for the region.
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Defence agreement, views on Turkey attract most interest during Pompeo visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Athens was full of clear messages as well as symbolism.
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New York trip showcases climate change ambitions, FDI opportunities and Balkan diplomacy
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first address to the UN General Assembly in New York offered ample opportunity to put his government’s stamp on diplomatic and trade relations on the international stage.
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As East Med tension remains, Athens also keeps eye on Turkish actions in Aegean
Foreign PolicyGreek PoliticsTurkey’s actions, particularly its gas drilling off Cyprus’ east coast, are featuring prominently in the political debate in Greece a few days before the general elections.
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Turkey's actions in Cypriot EEZ put Athens, Nicosia on alert
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens and Nicosia are on alert following Turkey’s bid to drill for natural gas in waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Shifting geopolitical balance in East Med presents prospects and pitfalls
PoliticsForeign PolicyThere is no doubt that US–Turkey relations are currently at a nadir and there does not seem to be any sign of a recovery, which is keeping Athens on its toes.
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EastMed pipeline close to high-level agreement, but still a long way from becoming reality
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EconomyFeaturesThe EastMed pipeline project is approaching another milestone, with a summit due to take place between Israel, Cyprus and Greece in Jerusalem on March 20.
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Ball in Greece's court after Skopje completes approval of name deal
Foreign PolicyGreek PoliticsAthens is expecting this week to receive a note verbale from the government in Skopje with which the latter will officially announce that it has successfully completed its obligations deriving from the provisions of the Prespes Agreement, which was signed by the foreign ministers of both countries, last June.
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Athens and Washington agree plan for closer ties as Skopje paves way for name deal
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe first Strategic Dialogue between Greece and the United States was concluded in a very convivial atmosphere in Washington on Thursday.