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Athens moves on after Berlin Conference absence, seeks more active role in Libya developments
PoliticsForeign Policyof the last European Council on the contentious maritime agreements signed between Ankara... in Athens Haftar expressed his opposition to the maritime border accord signed between Ankara... alliances against the MoUs agreed between Ankara and the UN-backed government in Libya. Athens
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Greece, Turkey launch new round of talks as Libya sea deal casts shadow
PoliticsForeign Policyand will pave the way for Ankara to begin exploratory drilling activities for natural resources... on the process of delimiting an EEZ. Since the signing of the Ankara-Tripoli accord last November... of communications between Athens and Ankara. The key goal is that it will help the two sides avoid
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PM briefs EU leaders on migration stance as Turkey tries to pin blame on Greece
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece is concerned about Ankara's tactic to distinguish Greece from the rest of the European Union... than the immediate end of the pressure being induced by Ankara on the Evros border and the return...-Turkey deal. It should be noted that in the 2016 pact, there is no clear reference to Ankara being
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Greece pinpoints flaws in Turkey's Aegean claims
PoliticsForeign Policyon Ankara’s claims that the Greek islands, whatever their size, have limited delimitation in the Eastern... side,” the Greek islands do not have any continental shelf delimitation. Ankara, therefore, claims... than its own surface.” Ankara also recently claimed that even an island of the size of Crete cannot
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Erdogan's Hagia Sophia move adds to complexity, uncertainty of Greek-Turkish relations
PoliticsForeign Policyand Ankara. In a move that had been trailed for the last few weeks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip... the prospect of any sanctions against Turkey for the time being. Asked about Greece’s position if Ankara... change on Turkey’s stance in Libya, experts note. Ankara’s involvement is not just military
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Athens hoping EU diplomatic drive will defuse latest Aegean crisis
PoliticsForeign Policynegotiations with Ankara as well. Following his meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis... by the agreement Ankara made with Libya last year, and which Athens has described as null and void... played a vital role in defusing the tension that built up between Athens and Ankara last month
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Pompeo meeting concludes week of intense diplomatic activity over EastMed
PoliticsForeign Policyto avoid any kind of confrontation and favours instead discussions with Ankara, but ones based... to at least make a show of unity in the face of what Athens sees as provocative actions by Ankara... Washington. It was not lost on Greek diplomats that the deal enraged Ankara. Pompeo has supported
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Heading for talks with Turkey, Athens sets expectations low
PoliticsGreek Politicson the basis of which we will negotiate,” said Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias after Athens and Ankara... Ankara, be it on its future research activity in areas of Greece’s continental shelf or anything else... about sanctions at an EU level had played a part in convincing Ankara to cease its activity
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EastMed, defence and energy dominate Pompeo's visit, leaving Athens satisfied
PoliticsForeign Policyof diplomacy has arrived,” Mitsotakis added. Pompeo also sent clear messages to Ankara from... for a peaceful resolution of the Eastern Mediterranean conflict as Ankara and Athens move toward... did not visit Ankara on this trip, although this was the norm for previous visits by US Secretaries
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Greece and Turkey go into new round of exploratory talks with trust at a premium
PoliticsForeign Policywill be solely dependent on the approach Turkey will take. Greek diplomats note that if Ankara... and 2011, Athens will respond adequately. However, if Ankara insists on its “expanded” agenda, challenging.... The Greek side believes that Ankara will continue the exploratory contacts as it could benefit
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