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Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign Policywith a number of Western Balkan leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Albania’s Edi Rama
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Greece aims to bolster Balkan role to dull impact of EU veto for Skopje, Tirana
PoliticsForeign Policyways to approach North Macedonia as well as the “group of six” Western Balkan states to strengthen
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Greece holds Western Balkan meeting to reaffirm support for neighbours' EU prospects
PoliticsForeign Policyappeared to approach its Balkan policy with awkwardness. A turning point for Greece’s approach towards
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Newsletter 66 - 11/03/2016
implemented. Balkan countries are tightening border controls and the EU’s relocation scheme... and vigilantes are known to use brute force to deter and detain them, and the route to Albania is long... with a series of Balkan countries, decided to ignore the EU’s common position and enforce strict border
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Newsletter 189 -11/01/2018
on to ratify the diplomatic settlement, which will see the Balkan country’s name change to North...” on the issue. Perhaps it is no coincidence that ANEL’s new logo was unveiled this week, containing
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Merkel backing for name deal overshadowed by coalition leaders' crucial talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe Balkan country by its constitutional name of Republic of Macedonia, so by using “North Macedonia.... Perhaps it is no coincidence that ANEL’s new logo was unveiled this week, containing a red line
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ND doubles down on stricter migration policy, riling opponents
PoliticsGreek Politicsof migrants reaching the country from Libya. The measures include a three-month suspension... be adopting a policy based on disincentives under the current government to deter migrants from trying... with Libya are troubled and the EU’s attempt to build ties with General Khalifa Haftar
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Renewed concern over East Med as Turkey aims to resume drilling
PoliticsForeign Policyand designated to enforce the UN Security Council Arms embargo on Libya in place since 2011.... were not acquired by Greece under international law and that they are Turkish territory. In Libya
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Athens insists maritime spatial planning plans do not obstruct talks with Turkey
PoliticsForeign Policytreaty with Libya in November 2019 was rejected by Greece as unlawful as the two countries... islands are controlled by Greece, with the latest expansions in 1913, following the Balkan Wars... in which the main prize was Libya, and its vast oil resources. Turkey protests that it is being hemmed
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Athens steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing friction with Ankara
PoliticsForeign Policyof the two MoUs signed between Turkey and the UN-backed government in Libya. Greek diplomats... to Ankara's actions in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean. It has also focussed its efforts on securing the support of two countries that it believes that could deter Turkish activities: The United
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