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Athens looks to bolster ties with African states, beyond Libya
PoliticsForeign Policyof this absence was the signing of the Turkey-Libya Maritime Boundary Treaty in November 2019, which served as a warning for Greece and the way it views Africa. Also, Turkey’s military presence in Libya and its... this framework, it is of utmost importance Greece’s participation at a high-level meeting on Libya organised
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China’s Footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
Agoraand challenges for the extension of China’s Balkan Silk Road. The final piece will place China’s activities... the Balkan Silk Road initiative. Seen from this perspective, Chinese investments in FYR of Macedonia.... As China implements its BRI along the Balkan Silk Road spill-over implications materialize over time
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Turkey's new Libya MoU prompts swift reaction from Athens, which mulls further moves
PoliticsForeign Policyby Ankara. Last Monday, much to Greek frustration, Turkey and Libya signed a memorandum of understanding... and Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, the leader of one of two competing governments in divided Libya. He said... they infringed on Greek waters. “Turkey is seeking to take advantage of the turbulent situation in Libya
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Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
EconomyMacroeconomy. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros. The monthly primary... a deficit of 782 million euros for the month.
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Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
PoliticsForeign PolicyJurisdictions Memorandum with Libya. The MoU was signed after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held.... Additionally, Libya and Ankara argue that they have common sea borders, ignoring the island of Crete... the Turkish coastline of Marmaris-Fethiye-Kas and Libya’s coastline of Derna–Tobruk–Bordia. Whatever the deal
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Athens strives to build opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as France pledges support in East Med
PoliticsForeign Policyactivities in Libya and the broader Eastern Mediterranean. With this in mind, Foreign Minister Nikos... stance regarding the situation in Libya. On the one hand, Greece supports a political solution..., as a neighbouring country of Libya directly affected by developments there, and as a factor for stability
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Migration opens new front for government after Libya snub
PoliticsGreek Politicsat the border of Libya where it had arrived for talks on managing Mediterranean boat crossings. Plevris was part... managing migration flows to Europe from the breakaway region of eastern Libya. Scheduled talks... Libya stem the flows to ease pressure on the island of Crete, which has seen a steep increase
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Skopje first stop for Kotzias in effort to settle Balkan issues
PoliticsForeign Policyto see FYROM's NATO accession not only due to an increased Russian presence in the Balkan region... issue, an issue which is holding back any Euroatlantic prospects for Belgrade. However, no specific
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Athens takes steps to mend fences with Balkan neighbours
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece is trying to find ways to restore relations with Balkan its neighbours following the recent... at the special EU Council on the refugee crisis last October, which was attended by Western Balkan... traditionally good ties with Balkan countries to build new alliances that led to the closure of the so
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China's footprint in Southeast Europe: Constructing the "Balkan Silk Road"
Agoracontinents. The “Balkan Silk Road” is the name given to the transport route and logistics corridor China has begun to establish in the Balkan region even before the official launch of the BRI two years..., constituted a unique opportunity for countries participating in the Balkan Silk Road project to broaden
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