Foreign Policy
Athens looks an as EU prepares to clear path for North Macedonia, Albania accession talks
The European Union is set to agree on Tuesday, during a video conference of foreign and EU affairs ministers, for North Macedonia and Albania to begin their long-awaited accession talks.
Turkey closes borders, Greece keeps up pressure
Ankara decided on Wednesday to close its borders with Greece and Bulgaria in an attempt to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Athens on lookout as Ankara ramps up rhetoric and activity
Greece feels that over the last few days there has been a notable increase in Turkey aggressiveness, both in words and actions, putting Athens on alert.
PM briefs EU leaders on migration stance as Turkey tries to pin blame on Greece
Greece is concerned about Ankara's tactic to distinguish Greece from the rest of the European Union on the refugee issue.
Mitsotakis heads to Berlin as Athens looks for more EU support on migration
The Greek government is planning its next steps regarding the migration crisis and is seeking tangible assistance from the European Union.
Athens sees diplomatic progress and obstacles on migration
The high-level visit of the three European Union presidents to the Greek-Turkish border on Tuesday amid tensions in the area pleased Athens.
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.