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Mitsotakis tries to rally base as Tsipras sharpens attacks
PoliticsGreek Politicsof his book Ithaki, comes amid persistent speculation that he may launch a new political vehicle ahead... breakthroughs. At the same time, 57.6% want Greece to adopt a more assertive stance toward Ankara
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Mitsotakis touts benefits of energy deals against backdrop of criticism
PoliticsGreek Politicspower interconnector, which has also been a subject of dispute with Ankara. Government sources have... slump. Samaras’s criticism may not be the last to be heard on the subject, however, as the agreements
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Added layer of complexity to Greek-Turkish relations in wake of failed coup
PoliticsForeign Policyin the neighbouring country, with a number of issues adding to the tension between Athens and Ankara. Prime... in Turkey on July 15 in the hope that the EU will adopt a common line vis a vis Ankara. Greek government... and resettlement of refugees. Berlin expects further pressure from Ankara on the issue of visa
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Cyprus talks resume, putting spotlight on Greece and Turkey amid tension
PoliticsForeign Policyas needed”. Ankara hopes for a five–party meeting (the two communities and the three guarantor powers... Erdogan before the Cyprus Conference on January 12. Greece seems to be certain that Ankara will respond... does not view this proposal positively as it satisfies Ankara’s position. So far, the Greek government
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with Ankara, which escalated following Turkey’s decision to sign a maritime agreement with Libya.... if there is a so-called “hot incident” with Ankara. According to some diplomats, though, this might... and Washington would, therefore, be keen to step in to keep peace between Ankara and Athens. The US
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Greece on alert over Turkish maritime plans, senses EU backing
PoliticsForeign Policyof unresolved issues could begin between Athens and Ankara. The talks were kept confidential... the minute Ankara decided to proceed with hydrocarbon research in either southern of Crete or in areas... in its relation with Ankara, for instance the EU-Turkey deal on migration. Nonetheless, this time
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Greece signs EEZ deal with Egypt, aiming to halt Turkey's designs
PoliticsForeign Policydeal signed last November between Ankara and the UN-recognized government in Libya’s Tripoli. Even... to Cairo. However, Greek diplomatic sources claim that the deal with Egypt nullified the one between Ankara... with Ankara to take place in late August. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Thursday
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New Turkish NAVTEX undermines Greek-Turkish reconciliation efforts
PoliticsForeign Policyto be part of its continental shelf. The Greek Foreign Ministry reacted on Monday by accusing Ankara... as a gesture of good will, claiming that this could give “diplomacy a chance.” Ankara’s latest surprise... Minister Haiko Maas is expected to visit this week Nicosia, Athens and Ankara in yet another effort to push
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Athens prepares response to Turkey challenging sovereignty over eastern Aegean islands
PoliticsForeign Policysuch comments but this time Ankara has threatened to launch an international campaign against... last Thursday that Ankara will ask the parties to the Lausanne (1923) and Paris (1947) treaties to take a stand on Greece’s compliance regarding the demilitarised status of the islands. Ankara has
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Greek, Turkish foreign ministers discuss sticking points ahead of Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyCrete and Cyprus. Ankara decided to deploy warships just outside Greek territorial waters between... in the Aegean. The incident suggests that Ankara is not ready to take the big step toward resolving... the agenda of the High Level Cooperation Council to take place in Ankara, most likely in December
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