Foreign Policy
Greek, Turkish foreign ministers hold informal talks as refugee crisis, Cyprus loom
An unofficial meeting between the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers on Crete on Sunday culminated in message of support for Turkey’s European prospects.
Athens sticks by effort to build bridges with FYROM
The foreign ministers of Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia underlined the need for the two countries to improve their relations through confidence-building measures (CBMs) when the pair met last week.
Recent steady rise in refugee arrivals pose extra challenge for Greece
The Greek government labelled as “unsubstantiated” claims that it is about to accept refugees from Germany on Crete, a move that would be incompatible with concerns in Athens that the small but steady rise in migrant arrivals over the last few weeks being the pre-cursor of bigger challenges.
Greece sets up working group to monitor implications of Brexit
The Greek Foreign Ministry has decided to monitor closely European developments linked to the result of the UK referendum so Athens can be prepared for the developments leading up to, and following, the UK’s possible departure from the EU.
Athens watches Turkey-Russia rapprochement with interest
Athens has been closely monitoring Turkey’s attempt to mend fences with Moscow, a process that was highlighted by the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Russia on Tuesday.
Tsipras seeks "Club Med" unity as refugee crisis, debt talks move up agenda
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is reportedly trying to line up a meeting of southern European, or “Club Med,” leaders in early September as the Greek government seeks allies in its efforts to secure debt relief, but also as concerns grow about how the refugee crisis will unfold.
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.