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Athens turns its attention to settling differences with Albania
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens appears to be playing a pivotal role in behind the scenes negotiations regarding the efforts of both the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Albania to join the European Union.
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New increase in flow of refugees to Greece causes unease
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SocietyGreece is facing a potentially explosive situation as the largely unaddressed refugee crisis has begun to take on new and troubling aspects in 2018.
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Turkish elections put Athens on alert as name talks reach crucial juncture
PoliticsForeign PolicyA crucial two months for Greek–Turkish relations is underway ahead of the early parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey on June 24.
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War of words fuels bitter mood in Greek politics
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe war of words between the government and its opponents intensified over the weekend as accusations were traded, taking the tension in Greek politics up a notch or two.
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Aegean tension presents Tsipras with urgent domestic, foreign policy challenges
PoliticsGreek PoliticsFor yet another day, the Greek government appears to have been consumed by the ongoing friction with Turkey in the Aegean.
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Symbolism takes leading role in political developments
PoliticsGreek PoliticsGreek politics has been dominated by symbolism over the last few days, particularly as Greek-Turkish relations have become more strained.
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Sustained friction with Turkey reveals differing views, approaches in Athens
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens has tried to downplay an incident on Monday night involving a Turkish Coast Guard helicopter, which allegedly flied at low altitude with its lights off near the Greek islet of Ro, in what was the latest example of sustained friction between the two countries
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Greece registers 42,425 asylum seekers at rising rate in two years of EU-Turkey deal
SocietyThe Migration Ministry released a report which summarises the activities of the Greek asylum service in the two years since the EU-Turkey refugee deal came into effect.
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Capture of soldiers adds to complexity of Greek-Turkish relations
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe arrest of two Greek servicemen last Wednesday in the northern border region of Evros is causing much concern in Athens as officials wait to find out what Turkish authorities will decide to do with the soldiers.
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Cyprus EEZ keeps Greek-Turkish relations on edge
PoliticsForeign PolicyTensions are still running high between Athens and Ankara after a Turkish vessel rammed a Greek coast guard boat off the Imia islets in the eastern Aegean on February 12.