Foreign Policy
Excluded from Libya talks, Athens vows to block decisions that ignore sea border concerns
Athens has been left to watch from afar the latest international diplomatic initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the longstanding conflict in Libya.
Athens pleased with Washington talks despite lack of definitive US position on Turkey
The government appears satisfied with the result of the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first diplomatic tour in the US even though the Greek side did not elicit from the US president a public denouncement of Turkey's actions in the Eastern Mediterranean that Athens views as breaches of its sovereign rights.
After signing EastMed pipeline pact, Athens aims to tackle Turkey challenge
Greece, Israel and Cyprus signed on Thursday a historic agreement for the construction of the EastMed pipeline, bolstering their tripartite alliance and shaking things up in terms of the geopolitical implications for the region.
FM rallies opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as Athens prepares for EastMed signing
Recent developments mean that it is clear the first months of 2020 will be challenging for Greek-Turkish relations.
Athens buoyed by EU, US support over maritime spat with Turkey
Athens appears satisfied with the stance taken by the European Union in support of Greek positions on the Turkey–Libya maritime border deal.
Athens formulates response to Turkey-Libya maritime deal it deems null and void
Greece has obtained a copy of the memorandum of understanding on maritime borders signed between Turkey and the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord in Libya, which has rocked relations between Athens and Ankara.
Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
Ankara caught Athens by surprise when it announced this week the signing of a Maritime Jurisdictions Memorandum with Libya.
Greece aims to bolster Balkan role to dull impact of EU veto for Skopje, Tirana
Athens is planning specific moves to bolster its role in the Balkans and to avert any developments that could be against Greek interests following France’s decision to veto accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania.
Greek concerns about name deal grow after North Macedonia's EU bid is blocked
Athens is watching closely the political developments in North Macedonia, which is heading for snap elections on April 12 that were triggered by France vetoing the opening of EU accession talks with Skopje during the recent European Council.
Athens waits for EU action on Turkey and Greece's Balkan neighbours
Turkey’s actions in Syria and the East Med, as well as the EU prospects of Albania and North Macedonia are top of the diplomatic agenda for Greece this week, amid high-level meetings between European officials.