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Athens waits for dust to settle after Erdogan's victory in Turkish referendum
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious on Sunday and the victory for “Yes... aspect is that Erdogan won and now has the ability to lead Turkey in more autocratic manner. However, the narrow win, the tight race, the opposition claims about a rigged process and Erdogan's defeat
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In Erdogan's shadow
AgoraErdogan, who has been bolstered by the surprise elections results on Sunday that gave his Justice... of the vote. Although the mounting refugee crisis has made a meeting between Tsipras and Erdogan inevitable... did not feel such compunction or, at least, felt the need for initiating an agreement with Erdogan
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Erdogan visit leaves Athens with much to ponder, no visible signs of progress
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs the dust begins to settle from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day visit to Greece... in relations between Athens and Ankara. Erdogan’s unpredictability makes this a difficult exercise, while..., is sceptical of Erdogan's Turkey. Some analysts and senior diplomats do not think the adequate conditions
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Summit of transactions – Erdogan and Trump
AgoraPresident Tayyip Erdogan’s 25 September meeting with President Donald Trump arrives at a sensitive... this as a win: Erdogan to demonstrate continued access to Western technology, Trump to tout US defense... will highlight these deals as proof of narrowing the US trade deficit, while Erdogan leverages them
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Erdogan's questioning of border treaty catches Athens cold
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly challenging the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, and with it Greece... the two countries for some time. The controversy began on Thursday when Erdogan suggested in a speech... (CHP) complained about Erdogan’s statement and accused the president of “betraying” the country’s
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Erdogan makes forceful start to visit, catches Athens off guard
PoliticsForeign Policyof a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who called for the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, which delimited the boundaries between the two countries, to be revisited. Erdogan had called for the treaty... Pavlopoulos, who hosted Erdogan in Athens before the Turkish president met with Prime Minister Alexis
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The implications of Erdogan's referendum victory
AgoraAs both the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are likely... consolidation of power under Erdogan will increase the volatility of the domestic political... overview) will enter into force in late 2019, when the current parliamentary term ends. Erdogan would
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Athens prepares for Erdogan visit, high-level talks with Turkish officials
PoliticsForeign PolicyKyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on the sidelines of the NATO Summit.... Erdogan and his ministers are expected to stay for a few hours in Athens but there are no plans... met with representatives of the Muslim minority in Greece. The limited time of Erdogan’s visit
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Erdogan comments draw new, but cautious, response from Athens
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens has been forced to respond to remarks by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggesting... Erdogan University (RTEU) in the province of Rize on Saturday about the campaign to recapture Mosul in northern Iraq, Erdogan said “we cannot draw boundaries to our heart, nor do we allow
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Athens gets first taste of Erdogan's new era in power
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn... to its leader. Erdogan has now been in office since 1994, when he was elected mayor of Istanbul... have led a stricter type of regime under Erdogan, who has gradually sought to bring the justice system
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