Foreign Policy
Deteriorating ties with Libya become pressing challenge for Greek diplomacy
The two note verbale recently submitted to the United Nations by Libya underlined that relations between Greece and the Libyan government in Tripoli are currently at a dead end.
Athens steps up efforts to build links with Libya as EU steps in to assist
Increased migrant flows from Libya to southern Crete are causing the Greek government much concern. The arrival of 1,400 migrants since the weekend, has prompted Greek authorities to start talking about a humanitarian crisis as the island does not have the necessary accommodation facilities.
Migratory flows and maritime rights create Libya conundrum for Athens
The issue of Libya is a concern again for the Greek government and its diplomats.
Greece aligns with EU on Israel-Iran conflict, keeps close watch on Turkey as Ankara submits maritime plans
Greece is following with concern the recent developments in the Middle East amid the ramping up of the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Greece locked in talks with Egypt over monastery, struggles to gain footing in Libya
Greece and Egypt have decided to extend their negotiations over the property rights and the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai and its surrounding lands until the end of this month.
Greek fears about status of historic monastery complicate relations with Egypt
Athens and Cairo are facing a mini diplomatic crisis due to uncertainty over the religious status of Saint Catherine’s monastery in Mount Sinai, which dates from the 6th century AD and is considered the world's oldest continuously-inhabited Christian monastery.
Mitsotakis heads on diplomatic tour of key capitals carrying vital questions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to embark on a series of significant diplomatic visits starting this Monday, aimed at addressing key geopolitical and economic developments. His itinerary includes Rome, Berlin, and, finally, New York.
Athens keeps close eye on Turkey's reactions amid MSP and GSI developments
Athens is aiming to defuse recent tension with Ankara caused by the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), as well as by the recent maritime spatial planning (MSP) presented by the Greek government.
Athens insists maritime spatial planning plans do not obstruct talks with Turkey
The Greek government presented last week the country’s maritime spatial planning (MSP) as part of its obligations towards a European directive (2014/89/ΕΕ) which has been sanctioned over by the European Court because of delays.
Doubts about GSI resurface as Turkey raises objections over electricity cable
Athens is currently weighing up its next moves regarding the 1.94-billion-euro Great Sea Interconnector, or GSI, as the project to construct an electricity cable linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel faces headwinds again.