Foreign Policy
Diplomatic exchanges over name issue intensify
Athens and Skopje are engaging in intensive talks aimed at reaching a compromise over the longstanding name dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).
Hydrocarbons add to tension between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
Tensions have risen between Turkey, the Republic of Cyprus and Greece amid Nicosia’s bid to progress with its hydrocarbon plans.
After Zaev gestures, Athens tries to formulate pact with Skopje
Athens welcomed the announcement made by Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev on Tuesday that his government is ready to accept a composite name with a geographical qualifier.
Athens seeks new approach as Nimetz visit marks more intensive name talks
The machinations on Greece’s domestic political scene regarding the Macedonia issue show no sign of abating but this does not look like it will prevent negotiations between Athens and Skopje moving to the next level.
Concerns prompt Athens to dampen optimism as Macedonia name talks begin
Official talks aiming to find a solution on the Macedonia name issue are due to begin this week under the United Nations’ auspices after much speculation in Greece over the past few weeks.
Athens gears up for name talks as coalition and opposition try to define their positions
Momentum is building towards a new round of negotiations between Athens and Skopje, mediated by United Nations envoy Matthew Nimetz, amid much political discussion about the matter in Greece.
Talks on Macedonia name issue to be ramped up but Kammenos unmoved
A new effort aiming to solve the longstanding dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) began last week in Brussels.
Erdogan visit leaves Athens with much to ponder, no visible signs of progress
As the dust begins to settle from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day visit to Greece last week, questions can now be asked about whether the trip is likely to lead to any shift in relations between Athens and Ankara.
Erdogan ends trip with softer tone, consensus on refugees
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdgogan concluded his visit to Greece on Friday as the Greek government attempted to defend its decision to extend an invitation to the controversial head of state.
Erdogan makes forceful start to visit, catches Athens off guard
The Greek government found itself in an uncomfortable position on Thursday, the first day of a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who called for the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, which delimited the boundaries between the two countries, to be revisited.