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All-round concern about Greek-Turkish tension in run-up to referendum
PoliticsForeign Policy 08/03/2017 - 11:19
Diplomatic sources and analysts are concerned about a possible escalation of tension in the Aegean as Turkey heads for a referendum on April 16 that would pave the way for the introduction of an executive presidency to replace the existing parliamentary system and the abolition of the office of Prime Minister among other institutional changes.
Cyprus talks take a buffeting as leaders fall out
PoliticsForeign Policy 23/02/2017 - 15:18
The climate between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders deteriorated dramatically last Wednesday when a meeting was cancelled after Mustafa Akinci refused to attend. Akinci also cancelled this week's meeting and decided to attend the Islamic Conference next week, leaving no room for the United Nations to take new initiatives to host another meeting of the two leaders in the coming days.
Russia sanctions, regional diplomacy dominate Tsipras visit to Ukraine
PoliticsForeign Policy 13/02/2017 - 13:27
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited Ukraine last week in a trip that had been decided a few months ago and is was his latest to a country that is facing diplomatic, political and other problems.
Greek-Turkish rift puts strain on Cyprus reunification talks
PoliticsForeign Policy 06/02/2017 - 12:58
The heightened tension between Athens and Ankara, after the Greek Supreme Court rejected the extradition of eight Turkish military officers and reciprocal provocations over the Imia islets in recent days, are casting a shadow over the Cyprus negotiations.
Greek-Turkish relations set for turbulence after court rejects soldiers' extradition
PoliticsForeign Policy 26/01/2017 - 23:18
The decision of Greece’s Supreme Court on Thursday to reject an extradition request for eight Turkish military officers who fled Turkey after July’s coup attempt has created great uncertainty about bilateral relations between Ankara and Athens.
Athens sees Cyprus talks progressing despite lack of deal in Geneva
PoliticsForeign Policy 16/01/2017 - 08:06
The historic Conference on Cyprus, launched last week in Geneva to discuss the issues of security and guarantees, ended on Thursday without a deal but with a decision to continue discussions at a technical level on Jan 18 before re-convening at a political level again.
Athens gears up for Cyprus talks, expecting progress rather than agreement
PoliticsForeign Policy 09/01/2017 - 10:30
Following 19 months of intensive talks aiming to reunify Cyprus, the two Cypriot leaders are due to meet in Geneva on Monday at the beginning of a crucial week of negotiations on the issues of territory, security and guarantees.
Mindful of role, Athens gears up for Cyprus Conference
PoliticsForeign Policy 28/12/2016 - 09:53
Just under three weeks are left before the Cyprus Conference on January 12 in Geneva, which is seen as crucial for the fate of reunification talks.
Athens, Nicosia buoyed by EU role in Cyprus talks
PoliticsForeign Policy 16/12/2016 - 13:22
The European Council’s decision on Thursday that the EU should participate in the upcoming Cyprus Conference in Switzerland was well received by Athens and Nicosia.
Cyprus talks resume, putting spotlight on Greece and Turkey amid tension
PoliticsForeign Policy 05/12/2016 - 11:45
Thursday’s agreement between Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci to resume talks appears a pre-cursor to a flurry of activity on the Cyprus issue ahead of the conference that will include the guarantor powers on January 12.