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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.
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Athens takes cautious approach to Turkish words and actions
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere appeared to be a slight de-escalation between Greece and Turkey on Wednesday following an extremely tense few hours a day earlier.
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Hydrocarbons add to tension between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
PoliticsForeign PolicyTensions have risen between Turkey, the Republic of Cyprus and Greece amid Nicosia’s bid to progress with its hydrocarbon plans.
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Busy January ahead for coalition, which rebuffs accusations over Turkish airmen
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe end of the Christmas and New Year festivities means that political life in Greece is set to return to its normal rhythm, with January promising to be a particularly busy month.
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Athens hits back over EU's refugee criticism, but domestic gripes more of a concern
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe refugee issue continued to pose a significant challenge to the government over the Christmas break, with Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas trying to deflect some of the criticism aimed at Athens, particularly in relation to the conditions at island hot spots.
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Erdogan visit leaves Athens with much to ponder, no visible signs of progress
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs the dust begins to settle from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day visit to Greece last week, questions can now be asked about whether the trip is likely to lead to any shift in relations between Athens and Ankara.
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Erdogan ends trip with softer tone, consensus on refugees
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdgogan concluded his visit to Greece on Friday as the Greek government attempted to defend its decision to extend an invitation to the controversial head of state.
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Greece prepares for Erdogan visit, limits extent of Sharia law
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Athens on December 7-8, according to reports this week.