Foreign Policy
Athens unmoved as relations with Russia become chillier
Bilateral relations between the Greek government and Russia's President Vladimir Putin appear to be on the wane. This comes just a couple of years after SYRIZA tried to court Moscow while it was involved in tense negotiations with its European partners.
Greece prepares for Erdogan visit, limits extent of Sharia law
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Athens on December 7-8, according to reports this week.
Greece and Albania hold private talks to tackle longstanding differences
The foreign ministers of Greece and Albania held a first round of talks on the longstanding issues between the two countries in a two-day meeting on the island of Crete over the weekend.
Tsipras invites Middle East investment at second EU-Arab summit
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras invited businesses from the Middle East to invest in Greece in his keynote speech at the opening of the second EU-Arab World Summit, held in Athens from November 9-10.
Athens aiming to step up diplomatic contact with neighbours
Athens is seeking ways to keep open the channels of communication with neighbouring countries with which bilateral relations are strained due to unresolved diplomatic issues.
Athens in dispute with Spanish ambassador over Catalonia stance
Athens is in the process of trying to settle disagreements with its neighbours, but has found itself embroiled in an unexpected row with a fellow European Union (EU) member state, Spain, over the crisis in Catalonia.
Athens aiming to intensify talks with neighbours
The next few months are likely to see a renewed attempt by the Greek government to address several unresolved issues it has with its Balkan neighbours.
Tsipras returns from US with positive sentiment but absence of tangible results
The focal point of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's trip to the US on Tuesday came with talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, who provided the positive comments that Athens was hoping for on the Greek economy.
Energy, defence high on agenda as Tsipras prepares for US visit
Preparing for his visit to Washington on October 17 will top the agenda for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s office this week.
Athens wants to keep Ankara lines open despite EU reservations, S-400 deal
Turkey's decision to sign a controversial deal worth 2.14 billion euros with Russia for S-400 anti-aircraft missiles has sparked concerns within NATO and the European Union, putting the Greek government on alert as well.