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Haftar defeats prompt Athens to take fresh look at Libya crisis Developments in Libya, where a UN-backed government of National Accord (GNA) supported militarily by Turkey has scored some victories over Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, are causing concern in Athens.
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Border furor highlights brittleness of Greek-Turkish relations The recent tension between Greece and Turkey in the Evros border area highlighted how an issue of a mostly technical nature can throw relations between the two countries off balance.
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Turkey ramps up rhetoric, Greece strengthens presence at Evros border Greece is continuing its efforts to fortify its borders with Turkey in the northeastern region of Evros.
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Turkey continues Aegean jostling as Athens sends envoy to Syria, renews backing for Western Balkans Unresolved bilateral issues continue to cause friction in Greece’s relationship with Turkey as Athens looks to renew its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and support for the Western Balkans’ efforts to join the European Union.
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Amid lack of communication, overflights add to Greek-Turkish tension Athens is concerned about the continuous overflights by Turkish fighter jets in the Aegean as these currently involve large and inhabited Greek islands as well as parts of Greece’s mainland.
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Renewed concern over East Med as Turkey aims to resume drilling Ankara’s intention to begin again drilling works in the Eastern Mediterranean as well as its continuing aggressive tactics in the Aegean will be brought up for discussion during Wednesday’s EU Council of Foreign Affairs by Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.
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Greece pinpoints flaws in Turkey's Aegean claims Although there is relief in Athens at the relative calm in Greek-Turkish relations over the past few days, the government remains vigilant.
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Athens mulls next move after Ankara writes to UN over maritime boundaries Turkey submitted a letter to the United Nations on March 18 that gives Greece food for thought regarding its neighbour’s intentions and the next steps Athens should take.
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PoliticsForeign Policy Turkey closes borders, Greece keeps up pressure Ankara decided on Wednesday to close its borders with Greece and Bulgaria in an attempt to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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Athens on lookout as Ankara ramps up rhetoric and activity Greece feels that over the last few days there has been a notable increase in Turkey aggressiveness, both in words and actions, putting Athens on alert.