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In Erdogan's shadow
AgoraErdogan, who has been bolstered by the surprise elections results on Sunday that gave his Justice... of the vote. Although the mounting refugee crisis has made a meeting between Tsipras and Erdogan inevitable... did not feel such compunction or, at least, felt the need for initiating an agreement with Erdogan
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Erdogan visit leaves Athens with much to ponder, no visible signs of progress
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs the dust begins to settle from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day visit to Greece... in relations between Athens and Ankara. Erdogan’s unpredictability makes this a difficult exercise, while..., is sceptical of Erdogan's Turkey. Some analysts and senior diplomats do not think the adequate conditions
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Erdogan's questioning of border treaty catches Athens cold
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly challenging the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, and with it Greece... the two countries for some time. The controversy began on Thursday when Erdogan suggested in a speech... (CHP) complained about Erdogan’s statement and accused the president of “betraying” the country’s
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The implications of Erdogan's referendum victory
AgoraAs both the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are likely... consolidation of power under Erdogan will increase the volatility of the domestic political... overview) will enter into force in late 2019, when the current parliamentary term ends. Erdogan would
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Athens prepares for Erdogan visit, high-level talks with Turkish officials
PoliticsForeign PolicyKyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit.... Erdogan and his ministers are expected to stay for a few hours in Athens but there are no plans... met with representatives of the Muslim minority in Greece. The limited time of Erdogan’s visit
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Erdogan comments draw new, but cautious, response from Athens
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens has been forced to respond to remarks by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggesting... Erdogan University (RTEU) in the province of Rize on Saturday about the campaign to recapture Mosul in northern Iraq, Erdogan said “we cannot draw boundaries to our heart, nor do we allow
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Athens gets first taste of Erdogan's new era in power
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn... to its leader. Erdogan has now been in office since 1994, when he was elected mayor of Istanbul... have led a stricter type of regime under Erdogan, who has gradually sought to bring the justice system
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Tsipras, Erdogan pledge to keep talking amid tension in Aegean
PoliticsForeign PolicyAlexis Tsipras and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last Saturday, which was seen in Athens... and Erdogan took place on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing last Saturday. Others... Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Berat Albayrak, Turkey’s Energy Minister and Erdogan’s son-in-law
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Tsipras and Erdogan keep conversation going despite lack of specific gains
PoliticsForeign Policycarefully" while Recep Tayyip Erdogan used the word "roadmap" for the next steps for the dialogue... Tsipras and Erdogan made reference to the need for further cooperation on issues related to security and terrorism. Erdogan does not seem willing to drop the issue of the eight Turkish soldiers. In fact
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Mitsotakis hits back at Erdogan's rhetoric, but leaves door open for meeting
PoliticsForeign PolicyTayyip Erdogan, while not ruling out the possibility that the two could meet in due course. Reacting to Erdogan’s comments about the possibility of the Turkish military forces potentially coming “all... that although he would not force a meeting upon Erdogan, he is always open to holding talks. He even
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