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FM gauges mood in Middle East, seeks to bolster ties with Egypt
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe ongoing war in the Middle East as well as the increasing maritime insecurity in the Red Sea topped the agenda of talks Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis held during this week’s mini tour of countries in the region.
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PM heads to Egypt with eye on broader movements in East Med
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is keeping a close watch on Ankara’s intention to improve relations with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Egypt and Israel.
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Athens harbours big hopes for Egypt energy deal, keeps eye on Turkey's role
PoliticsForeign PolicyEurope’s need to secure cheaper energy could be resolved by an ambitious project being promoted by Egypt and Greece, although the role of Turkey in the region could play a vital role.
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Athens poised to take next steps on maritime borders
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe war in Ukraine and the energy crisis it precipitated have created a new environment for co-operation and synergies in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Athens expands survey area off Crete, signs MoU with Egypt
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece’s decision to issue a new Navtex, expanding the area of seismic surveys for hydrocarbon deposits by US ExxonMobil southwest of Crete, is expected to act as a test of the government in Tripoli (GNA) as well as Turkey.
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Turkey's new Libya MoU prompts swift reaction from Athens, which mulls further moves
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe ongoing tension between Greece and Turkey also permeated to other capitals last week, suggesting that the situation will drag on until elections will take place in both countries, sometime next year.
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A busy year of diplomacy for Athens, but Greek-Turkish ties stagnate
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece was active on the diplomatic front throughout 2021: High-level agreements were signed, while Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited several countries with the aim of forging stronger ties with countries that are significant for Greek interests.
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Athens reacts to Turkey developments, stance of EU allies on arms
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe collapse of the Turkish lira and the possible knock-on effect that this might have across the Aegean is being followed closely in Athens.
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Athens poised for new round of talks with Turkey
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe 62nd round of exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey is expected to take place on Tuesday, March 16 in Athens, following Ankara’s hesitance in responding to dates tabled by the Greek side.
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FM visits Egypt and Cyprus with eye on EEZ, EastMed pipeline and new UN talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyForeign Minister Nikos Dendias is scheduled to visit Cairo on Monday and there are two developments linked to his trip to Egypt - one of several during his tenure.