Foreign Policy
Athens on diplomatic drive to secure support over migration flare-up
The Greek government is trying to handle the current crisis on its borders with Turkey in two ways: By fortifying its military and police presence and taking up diplomatic initiatives to tackle what it calls an "asymmetric threat."
Athens strives to build opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as France pledges support in East Med
The Greek government is continuing its efforts to build a diplomatic alliance to counter Turkey’s activities in Libya and the broader Eastern Mediterranean.
Greece holds Western Balkan meeting to reaffirm support for neighbours' EU prospects
Greek diplomats have been consumed by their country’s relations with Turkey and the developments in the Eastern Mediterranean over the last couple of months.
Athens goes along with EU over Libya, waits for Turkey's move at UN
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to launch a new operation in the Mediterranean aiming to prevent any shipment of arms to Libya’s two factions.
Greece, Turkey launch new round of talks as Libya sea deal casts shadow
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is due in Brussels on Monday to attend the General Affairs Council which will focus, among other things, on the ongoing developments in Libya.
Athens treads softly as North Macedonia heads to elections and EU mulls accession
Athens is keeping an eye on developments in North Macedonia as Greece’s neighbouring country heads to general elections in April.
Greece faces dilemma over how to address relations with Turkey
Greek-Turkish relations are still hanging by a thread and the government in Athens appears unsure about how to best respond to the revisionist policy Ankara insists on adopting.
Italian support over Libya buoys Athens as it looks to build broad East Med alliance
The Greek government is continuing its diplomatic efforts to drum up opposition to the Maritime Jurisdictions Memorandum that Turkey signed last November with the UN-backed government in Libya.
Athens steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing friction with Ankara
Greece is trying to expand its diplomatic activity in the wake of its latest spat with Turkey as relations with Ankara remain the number one foreign policy issue for Athens.
Athens moves on after Berlin Conference absence, seeks more active role in Libya developments
In Greece’s absence, the Berlin Conference ended on Sunday with an agreement among all the participants to respect a much-violated arms embargo, to hold off on military support to the warring parties and push them to reach a full ceasefire.