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Unease grows as new round of Cyprus talks approaches
PoliticsForeign PolicyA new round of talks aimed at reuniting Cyprus is due to begin in Switzerland this week under the auspices of the United Nations.
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Athens encouraged by terms for new round of Cyprus talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyNicosia and Athens appear satisfied with the outcome of Sunday's meeting at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York, where a decision was taken to attempt another round of reunification talks.
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Athens seeks clarification from UN envoy as Cyprus talks head for dead-end
PoliticsForeign PolicyQuestions have been raised about whether the Cyprus talks have any future following a surprise move by the UN special advisor Espen Barth Eide last Friday.
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Athens goes over energy plans, eyes enhanced role
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe National Council on Foreign Policy (ESEP) convened on Wednesday for a briefing regarding Greece’s energy plans.
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Tsipras, Erdogan pledge to keep talking amid tension in Aegean
PoliticsForeign PolicyAnother violation of Greece’s territorial waters by two Turkish military boats off the coast of Agathonisi this week has prompted a reaction from Athens in the ongoing tension in the Aegean between the two neighbours.
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Ankara directs ire at Athens over ruling on soldiers as Cyprus talks drift
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey’s Foreign Ministry blamed “political motives” for a decision this week by a Council of Appeals’ Court Judges in Athens to block to block the second extradition request for Turkish soldiers who fled to northern Greece after the attempted July 15 coup.
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Rising tension in Western Balkans add to diplomatic concerns
PoliticsForeign PolicyRising tension in the Western Balkans and Turkey's continuing policy of provoking tensions with Greece are uppermost in Athens’s foreign policy agenda at the moment.
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Athens waits for dust to settle after Erdogan's victory in Turkish referendum
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious on Sunday and the victory for “Yes” in the referendum likely signals a long period of instability for Greece's neighbour.
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Cyprus talks rolling again but Athens seems sceptical
PoliticsForeign PolicyCyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci have decided to hold four bi-communal meetings starting on April 20.
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Greece watches closely as Turkey prepares for referendum
PoliticsForeign PolicyTurkey's political situation and the results of the upcoming referendum are being followed closely by officials at the Greek Foreign Ministry.