Foreign Policy
Defence agreement, views on Turkey attract most interest during Pompeo visit
The visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Athens was full of clear messages as well as symbolism.
Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
Athens appears satisfied with the results of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first appearance last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he also held a series of meetings with foreign leaders and investors.
New York trip showcases climate change ambitions, FDI opportunities and Balkan diplomacy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first address to the UN General Assembly in New York offered ample opportunity to put his government’s stamp on diplomatic and trade relations on the international stage.
Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes
Athens is trying through diplomatic channels to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
New government looks for way to open discussions with Turkey
The Greek government is seeking the way and the right time to launch discussions with Turkey, which Athens feels has been provoking Greece in recent weeks.
As East Med tension remains, Athens also keeps eye on Turkish actions in Aegean
Turkey’s actions, particularly its gas drilling off Cyprus’ east coast, are featuring prominently in the political debate in Greece a few days before the general elections.
Concern mounts in Athens regarding Turkish stance in Aegean, East Med
The danger of a "hot incident" between Greece and Turkey is keeping Athens and Nicosia on alert but also causing prominent figures, such as former Greek prime minister Kostas Simitis, to share these fears publicly.
Turkey strengthens East Med claims as Greece, Cyprus seek EU support
Turkey appears to be upping the ante in the Eastern Mediterranean as it presented its claims in the area through a collection of maps that were submitted to representatives of the foreign embassies in Ankara, last Friday.
Turkey's actions in Cypriot EEZ put Athens, Nicosia on alert
Athens and Nicosia are on alert following Turkey’s bid to drill for natural gas in waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus.
Athens eyes multiple benefits from joining China-backed 17+1 initiative
Greece joined last week the China-backed coalition of central and eastern European nations, the so called 16+1 group, becoming the 17th member of the collective.