Foreign Policy
Energy cooperation provides platform for Greece and Bulgaria to strengthen ties
Greece and Bulgaria should seek ways to enhance their cooperation and model their relationship on the one between Germany and France, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boiko Borisov is said to have told his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras when the pair met in Sofia earlier this week.
Added layer of complexity to Greek-Turkish relations in wake of failed coup
Relations between Greece and Turkey remain finely balanced in the wake of the failed coup in the neighbouring country, with a number of issues adding to the tension between Athens and Ankara.
Electoral law vote brought forward, refugee crisis returns to political agenda
The vote on the government’s proposal regarding a new electoral system will take place on Thursday this week, rather than Friday as had originally been planned.
Greece treads carefully, hoping to avoid blowback from failed coup in Turkey
Like so many countries across the world, Greece viewed the failed coup in Turkey with surprise and concern, although Athens has more reason than most to be wary of what ramifications the botched military uprising could have.
Russia and China prove hot topics in Tsipras-Obama talks at NATO Summit
Athens views the meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Warsaw on Saturday as fruitful, despite apparent differences concerning relations with Russia.
Tsipras faces challenge in turning promise of China trip into reality
The week in Greek politics has begun with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras getting back down to domestic affairs, such as the pending vote on the changes to the electoral law, but the significance of his trip to China last week continues to resonate.
Athens takes Turkish foreign policy pivot in its stride, sticks to Egypt, Israel goal
Athens was not caught by surprise when the news broke on June 27 that Turkey decided to make a dramatic change in its foreign policy.
Tsipras travels to China hoping to fulfil ambition of closer Sino-Greek ties
Even before SYRIZA came to power, it was interested in improving Sino-Greek relations so Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras now has an ideal opportunity to try to achieve this as he heads for a visit to Beijing from July 2 to 6.
Piraeus port sale setback troubles Tsipras ahead of China visit
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a major embarrassment ahead of his four-day trip to China on Saturday due to complications arising over the privatization of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP).
Tsipras aims for new alliances and EU changes after Brexit
Greece is hoping that the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future relationship with the EU will clear up relatively swiftly but it is not at the forefront of the group of countries that are calling for the British government to initiate Article 50 as soon as possible.