Foreign Policy
Mitsotakis refreshes Israel ties ahead of resuming work on GSI cable
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited France and Israel over the last few days, aiming to bolster close relations with key allies ahead of two important developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Imamoglu arrest halts plans for Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting, further talks
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest and pre-trial detention have shaken diplomatic ties between Turkey and Greece, with Athens announcing that a planned meeting between the countries’ leaders will be postponed.
Greece seeks to continue talks with Turkey despite new obstacles
Athens and Ankara intend to continue with their political dialogue and the two governments are already organising the next high-level meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaks and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in April.
UN hosts Cyprus talks as Israel gets behind electricity interconnector
The United Nations talks on the Cyprus issue are due to resume in Geneva this Monday.
Greece gets close-up view of rapidly changing US foreign policy position
Like other EU member states, Greece has been taken aback by the Trump administration’s decision to abandon both Ukraine and its postwar role in the world.
Mitsotakis backs Ukraine as Athens tries to balance position with Trump administration
Athens remains firm in its position on Ukraine with the Greek Prime Minister stressing that “nothing can be decided for Ukraine without Ukraine”.
Athens concerned but silent as Trump administration criticises Europe, lines up Ukraine talks
Like every other European capital, Athens is watching on with concern as US president Donald Trump aims to begin Ukraine peace talks with Russia while excluding the European Union from any negotiations.
Greece makes first contact with new Syrian leader as PM chases up missile issue in Paris
Greece has decided to take its first steps towards building close ties with a post-Assad Syria.
Greece looks to cultivate ties with Egypt and Israel while keeping eye on Turkey's role in Syria
The trilateral summit due to be held in Cairo on January 8 will host the leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt and takes place at a critical moment for developments in the Middle East.
Athens ponders Syria shake-up with particular focus on Turkey
Athens is assessing how it should react to developments in Syria after insurgents led by HTS toppled Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, triggering changes in the broader geopolitical landscape.