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Mitsotakis prepares to meet Erdogan, hoping to build on recent momentum
PoliticsForeign PolicyPrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to meet with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York with the primary aim of restoring trust and to build on the positive atmosphere that has been created since the deadly earthquakes last February.
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Athens eyes enhanced diplomatic role after hosting Zelensky and Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe informal dinner hosted in Athens on Monday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to strengthen one of Greece’s main diplomatic aims, which is to regain not only its role as a bridge between the European Union and the Western Balkans, but to extend this connection to Eastern Europe.
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Beleri case dents Greek-Albanian relations, puts progress on hold
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe issue of the ethnic Greek Mayor-elect of Himare, Fredi Beleri, who has been held in custody in Albania since May has caused a major setback in Greek-Albanian relations.
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Post-election push for Greek-Turkish talks being lined up
PoliticsForeign PolicyIt seems that there will be an internationally coordinated new effort to bring Turkey and Greece back to discussions about their longstanding disputes after elections have taken place in both countries.
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Greek position on Kosovo scrutinised after Council of Europe vote
PoliticsForeign PolicyRecent developments have put Greece’s position on Kosovo under the spotlight, although Athens insists that it has not changed its stance on the matter.
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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 and Ankara keep ties ticking over pending elections
PoliticsForeign PolicyLandmark presidential and parliamentary elections that will determine the future course of Turkey are to take place on May 14.
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PM sees progress on lasting dispute with Albania after Tirana visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe issue of the delimitation of maritime zones between Greece and Albania as well as the latter’s EU accession hopes topped the agenda of talks between the two premiers in Tirana, following the EU-Western Balkans Summit in the Albanian capital.
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Govt rushes in new energy measures as Brussels decision on gas price cap deferred
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs the European Commission and EU member states continue to wrestle with proposals for some form of cap on the price of natural gas, Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas announced yet another package of measures aimed at cushioning the impact of high energy costs on Greek consumers
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Athens expects tension with Turkey to drag on as chances of talks fade
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe government in Athens has become certain that the acrimonious situation with Turkey will last at least until elections take place in the neighbouring country.