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Excluded from Libya talks, Athens vows to block decisions that ignore sea border concerns
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens has been left to watch from afar the latest international diplomatic initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the longstanding conflict in Libya.
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Athens pleased with Washington talks despite lack of definitive US position on Turkey
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe government appears satisfied with the result of the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first diplomatic tour in the US even though the Greek side did not elicit from the US president a public denouncement of Turkey's actions in the Eastern Mediterranean that Athens views as breaches of its sovereign rights.
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After signing EastMed pipeline pact, Athens aims to tackle Turkey challenge
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece, Israel and Cyprus signed on Thursday a historic agreement for the construction of the EastMed pipeline, bolstering their tripartite alliance and shaking things up in terms of the geopolitical implications for the region.
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FM rallies opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as Athens prepares for EastMed signing
PoliticsForeign PolicyRecent developments mean that it is clear the first months of 2020 will be challenging for Greek-Turkish relations.
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Athens buoyed by EU, US support over maritime spat with Turkey
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens appears satisfied with the stance taken by the European Union in support of Greek positions on the Turkey–Libya maritime border deal.
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Ankara tension tops govt agenda, overshadowing social dividend and primary residences
PoliticsGreek PoliticsDiplomatic issues are expected to continue to be at the top of the government’s agenda this week after it wrapped up on Friday the latest tax legislation and announced the details of this year’s social dividend.
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Athens formulates response to Turkey-Libya maritime deal it deems null and void
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece has obtained a copy of the memorandum of understanding on maritime borders signed between Turkey and the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord in Libya, which has rocked relations between Athens and Ankara.
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Turkey's move in Mediterranean puts Mitsotakis under pressure domestically
PoliticsGreek PoliticsForeign policy concerns have moved to the top of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s agenda as he travels to London for the NATO summit and other meetings.
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Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnkara caught Athens by surprise when it announced this week the signing of a Maritime Jurisdictions Memorandum with Libya.
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Athens waits for EU action on Turkey and Greece's Balkan neighbours
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey’s actions in Syria and the East Med, as well as the EU prospects of Albania and North Macedonia are top of the diplomatic agenda for Greece this week, amid high-level meetings between European officials.