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Greek-Turkish relations at standstill as Athens counters Ankara's claims
PoliticsForeign PolicyCouncil, with Greece, adding in a speech to legislators from his governing AKP party that Ankara wanted a foreign policy that “had strong character”. Ankara has not only cut off bilateral talks... Ankara. Turkey continues to demand that Greece demilitarises its Eastern Aegean islands and claims
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Ankara directs ire at Athens over ruling on soldiers as Cyprus talks drift
PoliticsForeign Policyfled to northern Greece after the attempted July 15 coup. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ankara... once again”. Moreover, Ankara argues that “we do not see the support and cooperation that we need... in the failed coup, as Ankara insists. The soldiers will be held in detention until their asylum
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Athens and Ankara face bumps in the road as they prepare for political dialogue
PoliticsForeign PolicyDeputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou is due to visit Ankara on March 11 for the second... and Ankara is the demarcation of the maritime zones, while the Cyprus issue also needs to be resolved...-Turkish relations continue to go through a period of calm, Athens recognises that Ankara will still
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Athens ponders Syria shake-up with particular focus on Turkey
PoliticsForeign Policynot necessarily believe that Ankara is the biggest winner in the aftermath of Assad’s fall. However... Leyen is to visit Ankara on Tuesday to hold talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The EU does not have... Meanwhile, in Athens and Ankara, diplomatic delegations are currently working on the procedural
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Athens seeks talks with Erdogan as Turkey steps up diplomatic activity in region
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens will seek to overcome the stalemate in its political dialogue with Ankara during a meeting... of these talks since Ankara has made clear that it will block the planned electricity... the Eastern Libya authorities to ratify the memorandum Ankara agreed in 2019 with the government in Tripoli
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Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnkara caught Athens by surprise when it announced this week the signing of a Maritime... Directorate. This new move by Ankara has caused concern in Athens, which is considering how it should react.... Additionally, Libya and Ankara argue that they have common sea borders, ignoring the island of Crete
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Ankara's reaction to marine parks proposal highlights obstacles to Greek-Turkish dialogue
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnkara has revived its claims over the so-called 'grey zones' in the Aegean following Greece's... attempts regarding environmental programs”. It seems that what triggered Ankara's reaction was a statement... the mid-1990s, Ankara has disputed the sovereignty of several islands, some close to the Turkish coast
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Athens keeps cautious eye on Berlin-Ankara relationship as German elections approach
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is closely monitoring the increased tensions between Berlin and Ankara, especially regarding... that Germany had already "significantly revamped" its ties with Ankara. In fact, last week she said... about Ankara's participation in an EU customs union until the status quo is resolved. For Turkey
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Athens treads fine line as talks with Ankara beckon following Aegean stand-off
PoliticsForeign Policyand Ankara, the situation does not look straightforward and the Greek side is facing difficult... and Ankara need to start talking at some point so the two sides can understand whether there is room... that Ankara intends to live up to its decision to abstain from research in an area, which Athens
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Greece expects evidence of Turkish willingness to talk as Maas visits Athens, Ankara
PoliticsForeign Policythe ongoing crisis with Turkey. Heiko Maas will visit both Athens and Ankara as part of a trip that Berlin... week. Athens is seeking reassurances that Berlin will put further pressure on Ankara to convince..., an area that is disputed by Turkey. Ankara’s decision last Sunday to extend for four more days, until
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