Foreign Policy
Athens ponders latest diplomatic moves by Turkey
Greek and Cypriot officials spent much of the summer discussing how they would react in case Turkey’s drillship Abdülhamid Han would sail within the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone or disputed waters in the Aegean.
Baerbock visit leaves Athens hopeful of shift in Germany's stance on Greek-Turkish disputes
German Foreign Minister Analena Baerbock visited Athens for the first time since her appointment next week and there is a feeling among Greek officials that it may have marked a shift in the way Berlin views the enduring disputes between Athens and Ankara.
Athens cultivates Saudi Arabia relations, prepares for MBS visit
For some time, Athens has been investing in new partnerships in the wider Middle East region to justify its openness to a multidimensional foreign policy, but also to attract investments.
US amendment on Turkish jets adds new factor in Athens-Ankara ties
The US House of Representatives approved last Thursday an amendment to the annual defence spending bill that restricts the sale of F-16 fighter jets and modernisation tools to Turkey unless the US president decided such a transfer is in America’s national interests.
Ukraine war and Turkey tension top foreign policy concerns
Facing possible snap elections this autumn, there are two key issues of concern for the Greek government on the foreign policy front.
Athens braces for Erdogan bargaining at NATO summit
The annual NATO summit due to begin on Tuesday in Madrid comes at a critical time in the alliance's 73-year history.
Turkey and Western Balkans top Greek agenda at European Council
The government in Athens has launched a series of diplomatic contacts as part of its strategy to confront Turkey’s revisionist views, especially on the status of the Greek islands in the Aegean.
Athens prods EU to resume enlargement process for Western Balkans
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's growing influence in southeastern Europe and the EU membership applications by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova have forced the EU to pay attention again to its stalled enlargement drive
Greek-Turkish relations at standstill as Athens counters Ankara's claims
Turkey has completely cut off bilateral talks with Greece following a relevant decision by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Athens bracing for fresh tension with Turkey, sends letter to UN
Greece and Turkey at odds again, and trapped in the vicious circle of unresolved issues in the Aegean Sea.