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Migratory flows and maritime rights create Libya conundrum for Athens
PoliticsForeign PolicyLibya on July 8 and to engage directly with local authorities. “Given the situation and observing...The issue of Libya is a concern again for the Greek government and its diplomats. However, this time problems with Libya do not only concern the internationally-recognised government in Tripoli
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Down but not out: Golden Dawn rears its head again
Agoraout on-the-ground, grassroots work that allow them to directly engage with local community groups... as spring boards – a model seen at work in Antwerp, the base of Belgium's far right Vlaams Belang
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FM heads to Ankara for rare talks as Greece and Turkey court Libya
PoliticsForeign Policyunconvinced that the Greek courts’ decision not to extradite them was derived from the human rights... memorandum, which the Greek side is seeking to be annulled. Return to Libya The very same issue topped the agenda of talks between Mitsotakis and Libya’s al-Menfi on Wednesday in Athens. Following
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Turkey's new Libya MoU prompts swift reaction from Athens, which mulls further moves
PoliticsForeign Policyby Ankara. Last Monday, much to Greek frustration, Turkey and Libya signed a memorandum of understanding... is assessing is keeping an open mind about what other actions Ankara may engage in to challenge Greece... and Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, the leader of one of two competing governments in divided Libya. He said
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Athens looks to bolster ties with African states, beyond Libya
PoliticsForeign Policyof this absence was the signing of the Turkey-Libya Maritime Boundary Treaty in November 2019, which served as a warning for Greece and the way it views Africa. Also, Turkey’s military presence in Libya and its... this framework, it is of utmost importance Greece’s participation at a high-level meeting on Libya organised
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Greece locked in talks with Egypt over monastery, struggles to gain footing in Libya
PoliticsForeign Policythe provision of funding under specific conditions especially regarding human rights and religious freedom... with Libya The Greek Foreign Minister is to travel to North Africa again at the end of the month visiting both Tripoli and Benghazi, according to Kathimerini. Gerapetritis is to meet with both Libya’s
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Athens gets seat at Libya conference, but talks yield little
PoliticsForeign PolicyAn international conference on Libya ended in Paris on Friday with a commitment from the North... a schedule for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya. However, analysts and observers... of Libya and its people. “We reiterate our commitment to the success of the Libyan political process
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Human Rights Commissioner calls for improvements to battered healthcare system
SocietyA report by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe has shown the severe impact... pay the difference in price which is not always feasible. Health problems Along with hampering... to accessing healthcare in practice and greater investment in ensuring that the human rights of disabled
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Athens steps up efforts to build links with Libya as EU steps in to assist
PoliticsForeign PolicyIncreased migrant flows from Libya to southern Crete are causing the Greek government much concern.... This is why European Commissioner Magnus Brunner is visiting Libya on Tuesday. He is due to meet officials... hour. Talks focused on the problem of the irregular arrivals from the northeastern part of Libya
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Diplomatic drive turns to Ukraine and Libya, again
PoliticsForeign Policywent on a working visit to Libya on July 4 and 5, with stops in Tripoli and Benghazi. The visit took.... While Fragogiannis was in Libya, Dendias visited Kiev and Odessa to hold talks with the Ukrainian... hope for the safeguarding of their rights.” Libya On the same day and some kilometers away
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