Foreign Policy
Blinken visit highlights Greece's growing role as key regional partner
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
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
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
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
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
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
In a strange political coincidence, the first half of 2023 elections are due to be held in Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey.
Athens poised to take next steps on maritime borders
The war in Ukraine and the energy crisis it precipitated have created a new environment for co-operation and synergies in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Athens hopeful of progress on sea delimitation differences with Albania after FM visit
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias’s mini tour of the Western Balkans this week appears to have had a positive impact.
PM sees progress on lasting dispute with Albania after Tirana visit
The issue of the delimitation of maritime zones between Greece and Albania as well as the latter’s EU accession hopes topped the agenda of talks between the two premiers in Tirana, following the EU-Western Balkans Summit in the Albanian capital.