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Initials signs for Greek-Turkish exploratory talks seem unpromising
PoliticsForeign Policyresumed what Athens deems to be aggressive rhetoric. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called... Party's (AK Party) parliamentary group last week Erdogan said that “even though we agreed to continue... continue our talks?” Erdogan's statements came following Mitsotakis’s remarks last Monday in Nicosia
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Turkey's Varosha move adds new complexity to Greek-Turkish relations
PoliticsForeign Policystates, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the next steps in his plan to re-open... diplomatic chief Josep Borrell had not excluded such possibility even before Erdogan’s visit... following the June meeting between Erdogan and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. During official
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Ukraine war and Turkey tension top foreign policy concerns
PoliticsForeign PolicyPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan, since his country is also heading to the polls in the coming months... Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Greek officials made special reference to this statement... Erdogan a “dictator” recently, visited Ankara on Tuesday. This new reality has not gone unnoticed
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Greece offers Turkey earthquake support, recalling 1999 thaw in relations
PoliticsForeign Policyof Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan being unwilling to talk to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos... with President Erdogan. This was their first discussion since last October in Prague, when they exchanged... with Erdogan the condolences of the Greek government and the Greek people for the tragic loss of life
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Improving mood in Greek-Turkish ties visible in words and deeds
PoliticsForeign PolicyPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued the customary greetings to his Greek counterpart but also sent.... It is certain, though, that Tayyip Erdogan is under great pressure ahead of the May 14 elections. Voters seem... in the polls. Facing this pressure, Erdogan recently gave the nod to Finland’s NATO application
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NATO summit also gives PM chance to address issues with neighbours
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreek Politicsneighbouring countries will be present: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, North Macedonia’s new Prime... The Greek PM is to meet on Wednesday with Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO Summit but, according... welcomed with Mitsotakis having said publicly that “my meetings with Erdogan will not be news
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Athens not put out by Turkey-Egypt rapprochement, but watching closely
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is assessing the results of the historic meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan... also provide Cairo with armed drones. Erdogan travelled to Cairo in February for his first trip.... “With a win-win mindset, we will carry our multidimensional ties forward,” Erdogan said, adding Ankara
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Meeting of Greek and Turkish foreign ministers not expected to yield breakthrough
PoliticsForeign Policythe two governments. Mitsotakis-Erdogan It seems that the current mood does not suggest that significant progress is imminent. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke of a “holistic approach... is certain is that the meeting on November 8, will prepare the ground for the Mitsotakis-Erdogan
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Athens gears up for Cyprus talks, expecting progress rather than agreement
PoliticsForeign Policywhether Turkey will be represented on January 12 by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Turkish... that Ankara would have been represented by Erdogan. However, government sources have said that final... in Geneva will conclude with a firm agreement. Firstly, it appears that Erdogan has decided
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All-round concern about Greek-Turkish tension in run-up to referendum
PoliticsForeign Policy” vote that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants, analysts note that the Turkish leader is worried about... of MHP supporters. It is believed that this is why Erdogan has adopted his most nationalistic ever... used by Erdogan and Bahceli has caused concern in Athens, and elsewhere, that overzealousness may lead
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