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Ankara directs ire at Athens over ruling on soldiers as Cyprus talks drift
PoliticsForeign Policya Cyprus solution may be based on the model of a “loose federated state,” which would, however... fled to northern Greece after the attempted July 15 coup. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ankara... once again”. Moreover, Ankara argues that “we do not see the support and cooperation that we need
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Athens keeps cautious eye on Berlin-Ankara relationship as German elections approach
PoliticsForeign Policythe future model for EU relations with Ankara, Berlin will probably avoid the option of ending EU...Athens is closely monitoring the increased tensions between Berlin and Ankara, especially regarding... that Germany had already "significantly revamped" its ties with Ankara. In fact, last week she said
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Athens waits to be convinced of Ankara's willingness to talk
PoliticsForeign Policybe a model for the continuation of the Greek-Turkish talks. Ankara also leaves open the possibility... Tripoli. All these cases are seen by Ankara as models for its talks with Athens that may lead... diplomatic sources confirm. All diplomatic channels may have been restored between the two sides
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The "King of the North" seeking to heal a fractured kingdom
Agora) May 18, 2026 Britain’s current mood of inequality and malaise is rooted in a decade and a half... in the UK local elections held this May, compared to Labour’s 23%. Pollsters had given Labour a 5% chance... politician in the UK. According to YouGov’s May 2026 favourability tracker, he is the only senior Labour
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Greek-Turkish relations at standstill as Athens counters Ankara's claims
PoliticsForeign PolicyCouncil, with Greece, adding in a speech to legislators from his governing AKP party that Ankara wanted a foreign policy that “had strong character”. Ankara has not only cut off bilateral talks... Ankara. Turkey continues to demand that Greece demilitarises its Eastern Aegean islands and claims
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Athens promotes role as energy hub as PM prepares for talks in Washington
PoliticsForeign Policyduring his tenure to Washington on May 16. Energy security is expected to top the agenda of talks he... attributed in Athens to Ankara’s dissatisfaction with the US over its delay in approving... to diplomatic sources, Ankara wants to remind Washington that it has another way to make its presence felt
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Athens and Ankara face bumps in the road as they prepare for political dialogue
PoliticsForeign PolicyDeputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou is due to visit Ankara on March 11 for the second... are also designed to prepare the visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Turkey in May... and Ankara is the demarcation of the maritime zones, while the Cyprus issue also needs to be resolved
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Sustained friction with Turkey reveals differing views, approaches in Athens
PoliticsForeign Policyto consider this incident part of Ankara’s plan to maintain tension in the Aegean at a high level... Minister’s office and the Defence Ministry agree that Ankara is aiming to keep up the tension..., is regarding how Athens should respond to Ankara’s actions. Kammenos usually prefers to respond by using non
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Greek–Turkish calm tested by Ankara’s push to codify "Blue Homeland" claims
PoliticsForeign Policy, the meeting between the two ministers suggests that Ankara’s primary strategic concern may no longer... to a broader strategic concern: Ankara fears that Cyprus may become an increasingly important platform...The new source of tension that has recently emerged in Greek–Turkish relations centres on Ankara’s
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Athens and Ankara keep ties ticking over pending elections
PoliticsForeign Policyare to take place on May 14. The result of these elections is also crucial for Greece and its... these developments in Turkey ahead of the elections on May 14. Most politicians and diplomats share... with any new government in Ankara. The rhetoric used by Turkish officials, which is always related
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