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Renewed concern over East Med as Turkey aims to resume drilling
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnkara’s intention to begin again drilling works in the Eastern Mediterranean as well as its continuing aggressive tactics in the Aegean will be brought up for discussion during Wednesday’s EU Council of Foreign Affairs by Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.
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Greece pinpoints flaws in Turkey's Aegean claims
PoliticsForeign PolicyAlthough there is relief in Athens at the relative calm in Greek-Turkish relations over the past few days, the government remains vigilant.
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Athens mulls next move after Ankara writes to UN over maritime boundaries
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey submitted a letter to the United Nations on March 18 that gives Greece food for thought regarding its neighbour’s intentions and the next steps Athens should take.
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Turkey closes borders, Greece keeps up pressure
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnkara decided on Wednesday to close its borders with Greece and Bulgaria in an attempt to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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Athens on lookout as Ankara ramps up rhetoric and activity
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece feels that over the last few days there has been a notable increase in Turkey aggressiveness, both in words and actions, putting Athens on alert.
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PM briefs EU leaders on migration stance as Turkey tries to pin blame on Greece
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece is concerned about Ankara's tactic to distinguish Greece from the rest of the European Union on the refugee issue.
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Mitsotakis enjoys growing popular backing at home, as efforts intensify to defuse border crisis
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs skirmishes between migrants, Greek and Turkish border forces continue, this week kicks off with heightened diplomatic activity on all sides in pursuit of a solution.
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Poll suggests broad support for border closure, continued concern about islands
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe first major opinion poll published since the closure of Greek-Turkish border crossings appears to back up the sense that there is strong support for the government’s decision across the political spectrum.
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Broad consensus on border action holds, but concerns emerge over use of force and press intimidation
PoliticsGreek PoliticsCalls for a council of Greek political leaders in recent days have revealed the degree of unity behind the government’s handling of the crisis at the Turkish border, while disagreements persist over how to address the migration issue as a whole.
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Athens sees diplomatic progress and obstacles on migration
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe high-level visit of the three European Union presidents to the Greek-Turkish border on Tuesday amid tensions in the area pleased Athens.