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ND seeks to capitalise on divergent views over defence procurements
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAlthough there was broad approval in Parliament on Tuesday for Greece’s purchase of an extra six Rafale jets and up to 4 Belharra frigates from France, the debate around the procurements still provided ample opportunity for political differences, particularly between New Democracy and SYRIZA to be aired.
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Arrival of new fighter jets draws attention as EastMed pipeline issue simmers in background
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe first six of 24 state of the art Rafale fighter jets Greece is acquiring from France arrived to much fanfare last Wednesday at Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens.
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Athens sees many benefits in renewal of defence cooperation with Washington
PoliticsForeign PolicyFollowing the signing of the amendment to the Defence Agreement between Greece and the United States on Thursday, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias described it as “a very good day for our country.”
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France defence pact secures strong backing despite questions over finances, motives
PoliticsGreek PoliticsGreece’s defence agreement with France, including the purchase of at least three warships, received strong approval in Greek Parliament on Thursday despite becoming a point of contention between the government and main opposition.
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Mood sours as Greece and Turkey head for new round of exploratory talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey return on Wednesday for the 63rd round of their exploratory talks, this time in Ankara, with the possibility that they could eventually lead to international arbitration if enough common ground is found.
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Athens sees multiple defence, geopolitical benefits in pact with France
PoliticsForeign PolicyFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed in Paris on Tuesday what they described as a “historic” defence agreement involving new warships and a mutual assistance clause.
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PM presents warship, mutual defence deal with France as game changer
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe media spotlight on Tuesday fell on the agreement between Greece and France for Athens to buy French-made warships in what is being presented by the Greek government as a revamping of the country’s geopolitical standing, not just its defence capabilities.