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Improving mood in Greek-Turkish ties visible in words and deeds

27/03/2023 - 09:37

The apparent change in the mood between Athens and Ankara was emphasised on Saturday, when Greece celebrated its Independence Day.

Athens and Ankara keep ties ticking over pending elections

20/03/2023 - 10:10

Landmark presidential and parliamentary elections that will determine the future course of Turkey are to take place on May 14.

Tragedies bring period of calm in Greek-Turkish relations

10/03/2023 - 13:53

Two tragic events in Turkey and Greece have paved the way for a period of calm between the two countries and a change in the atmosphere in bilateral relations.

Blinken visit highlights Greece's growing role as key regional partner

01/03/2023 - 12:33

Amid the geopolitical turmoil in Europe due to the war in Ukraine, the US sees Greece as a pivotal ally and partner within NATO and beyond, in Southeast Europe.

Blinken visits Athens as opportunity emerges for thaw in Greek-Turkish relations

20/02/2023 - 09:14

For the first time since taking over at the State Department in Washington, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is to visit Greece this Tuesday following his trips to Germany and Turkey.

Dendias visit to Turkey builds on show of solidarity following earthquake

13/02/2023 - 10:24

Greece was able to underline on Sunday its expression of solidarity for Turkey following the devastating earthquake as Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias made a surprise visit to the neighbouring country.

Greece offers Turkey earthquake support, recalling 1999 thaw in relations

07/02/2023 - 11:23

The deadly earthquake in Turkey led to the immediate activation of the political and diplomatic communication channels between Athens and Ankara at the highest level.

Energy tops agenda as FM heads to Israel

31/01/2023 - 12:27

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias was due to visit Israel on Tuesday with the aim of reaffirming Greece’s strong ties with the new government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Athens prepares for Blinken visit, hopeful of Libya shifting position

16/01/2023 - 11:53

Athens appears ready to begin talks on the delimitation of sea zones with the government that will be formed following elections in Libya.

Greek-Turkish enmity to continue as polls loom, sea borders come into play

06/01/2023 - 10:13

In a strange political coincidence, the first half of 2023 elections are due to be held in Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey.