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Turkey's move in Mediterranean puts Mitsotakis under pressure domestically

Foreign 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.

Ankara springs surprise on Athens with Libya maritime deal

Ankara caught Athens by surprise when it announced this week the signing of a Maritime Jurisdictions Memorandum with Libya.

Athens waits for EU action on Turkey and Greece's Balkan neighbours

Turkey’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.

Defence agreement, views on Turkey attract most interest during Pompeo visit

The visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Athens was full of clear messages as well as symbolism.

Athens takes stock after PM's first talks with Erdogan, Balkan leaders

Athens appears satisfied with the results of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first appearance last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he also held a series of meetings with foreign leaders and investors.

Is Greece facing a new migration crisis?

By: Georgia Nakou

On August 30, a flotilla of 13 inflatable boats carrying 547 migrants arrived on a beach on the north coast of the island of Lesvos. Photos showing rows of beached dinghies and lifejackets triggered memories of the height of the migrant crisis in 2015/2016, and sparked media headlines warning of new dangers.

Athens seeking Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks as Ankara suggests arbitration for disputes

Athens is trying through diplomatic channels to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

New government looks for way to open discussions with Turkey

The Greek government is seeking the way and the right time to launch discussions with Turkey, which Athens feels has been provoking Greece in recent weeks.

As East Med tension remains, Athens also keeps eye on Turkish actions in Aegean

Turkey’s actions, particularly its gas drilling off Cyprus’ east coast, are featuring prominently in the political debate in Greece a few days before the general elections.

Concern mounts in Athens regarding Turkish stance in Aegean, East Med

The danger of a "hot incident" between Greece and Turkey is keeping Athens and Nicosia on alert but also causing prominent figures, such as former Greek prime minister Kostas Simitis, to share these fears publicly.