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FM rallies opposition to Turkey-Libya deal as Athens prepares for EastMed signing

Recent developments mean that it is clear the first months of 2020 will be challenging for Greek-Turkish relations.

Athens buoyed by EU, US support over maritime spat with Turkey

Athens appears satisfied with the stance taken by the European Union in support of Greek positions on the Turkey–Libya maritime border deal.

Ankara tension tops govt agenda, overshadowing social dividend and primary residences

Diplomatic issues are expected to continue to be at the top of the government’s agenda this week after it wrapped up on Friday the latest tax legislation and announced the details of this year’s social dividend.

Athens formulates response to Turkey-Libya maritime deal it deems null and void

Greece has obtained a copy of the memorandum of understanding on maritime borders signed between Turkey and the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord in Libya, which has rocked relations between Athens and Ankara.

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.