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Capture of soldiers adds to complexity of Greek-Turkish relations The arrest of two Greek servicemen last Wednesday in the northern border region of Evros is causing much concern in Athens as officials wait to find out what Turkish authorities will decide to do with the soldiers.
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Cyprus EEZ keeps Greek-Turkish relations on edge Tensions are still running high between Athens and Ankara after a Turkish vessel rammed a Greek coast guard boat off the Imia islets in the eastern Aegean on February 12.
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Hydrocarbons add to tension between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus Tensions have risen between Turkey, the Republic of Cyprus and Greece amid Nicosia’s bid to progress with its hydrocarbon plans.
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Athens wants to keep Ankara lines open despite EU reservations, S-400 deal Turkey's decision to sign a controversial deal worth 2.14 billion euros with Russia for S-400 anti-aircraft missiles has sparked concerns within NATO and the European Union, putting the Greek government on alert as well.
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Varosha move puzzles amid low expectations on Cyprus Athens and Nicosia are still trying to figure out what is behind Turkey's recent decision to open up Maronite villages and the “ghost city” of Famagusta (Varosha).
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UN steers clear of Cyprus blame game as focus moves to hydrocarbons United Nations Special Advisor to Cyprus Espen Barth Eide has urged all sides to abandon the blame game following the collapse of the Cyprus talks in Crans-Montana and to reflect on what the next steps should be.
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Blame game follows collapse of Cyprus reunification talks Athens remains on high diplomatic alert following the collapse of the Cyprus talks in Crans-Montana.
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Cyprus talks fail to deliver result, leave concerns about future ties Αn effort to move close towards the reunification of Cyprus concluded in the early hours on Friday when United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced the collapse of talks after nine days in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
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PoliticsForeign Policy Some optimism for Cyprus talks but complex issues remain Crucial talks to focus on the core issues of the Cyprus problem are expected to begin on Monday in the resort of Crans-Montana of Switzerland.
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Unease grows as new round of Cyprus talks approaches A new round of talks aimed at reuniting Cyprus is due to begin in Switzerland this week under the auspices of the United Nations.