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Athens keeps cautious eye on Berlin-Ankara relationship as German elections approach Athens is closely monitoring the increased tensions between Berlin and Ankara, especially regarding the latter’s hopes for European Union accession.
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Society
Refugee returns to resume despite concerns over rights and conditions Greece's Migration Minister, Yiannis Mouzalas, this week announced that Germany was to resume returns of refugees under the so-called Dublin regulations which have been suspended for the country since 2011.
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Greek media often sensationalised coverage of refugee crisis, study argues A study by the Ethical Journalism Network has highlighted the conflicting approach of Greek media when covering the refugee crisis.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
New poll hurts coalition's recovery hopes as Turkey threat grows Another day and another set of worrying poll results for the government, which despite the negative data will be more concerned with escalating tension with Turkey.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Lesvos tragedy, Erdogan threat ratchet up refugee crisis pressure Two people were killed and another two seriously injured in a fire apparently caused by a cooking accident at the Moria refugee camp on Lesvos, highlighting the continuing challenges the Greek government faces in dealing with the refugee crisis and increasing the pressure on Athens at a time when it is fearful of migrants arriving in larger numbers.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Attacks on Chios refugee camp underline precarious balance on islands The tension on the Greek islands hosting refugees and the opportunities for right-wing extremists to exploit the situation was highlighted over the last few days.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Lesvos fire highlights growing threat to government from refugee crisis More than half of the Moria hotspot on Lesvos was destroyed in a fire on Monday night, underlining the increasing problems that Greek authorities are facing in dealing with the refugee crisis, which is one of the most serious, although not obvious, political risks for the current government.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Talk of refugee returns adds to stretched Greece's anxiety Germany’s stance on the refugee crisis, amid fears of a worsening situation on Greek islands, is creating considerable anxiety in Athens about how events will unfold in the coming months.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Greece not seen meeting milestones soon, refugee rise may add to tension There was little encouragement from Brussels so far this week for the Greek government ahead of the next review.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Greek, Turkish foreign ministers hold informal talks as refugee crisis, Cyprus loom An unofficial meeting between the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers on Crete on Sunday culminated in message of support for Turkey’s European prospects.