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Territorial waters, hydrocarbon research cause friction between Athens and Ankara

Tension between Greece and Turkey has been relatively high over the last couple of weeks due to developments related to hydrocarbon research in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Kotzias territorial waters comment not expected to spark change of approach in Athens

Athens was expecting a strong reaction from Ankara to the announcement made on Saturday by former Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias about the government’s plans to extend Greece’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea and some parts of the Aegean to 12 nautical miles from the current six.

Tsipras faces challenges ahead on multiple foreign policy fronts

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias’ resignation comes at a very crucial time for Greece’s foreign policy and for the region.

Athens resumes contact with Ankara as interest in FYROM referendum grows

The inauguration of the renovated Greek Consulate building in Izmir was considered a good chance for the resumption of talks between Athens and Ankara following the recent improvement in bilateral relations due to the release of the two Greek servicemen by Turkish authorities in mid-August after their six-month detention.

Athens facing diplomatic developments on several fronts in September

September will be a crucial month for Greek diplomacy as many issues are due to resurface again and will need to be handled properly.

Soldiers' return from Turkey provides Tsipras with timely boost

Alexis Tsipras’s government received a much-needed boost ahead of the August 15 national holiday in Greece as Turkey announced the release of the two Greek soldiers it had been holding since March.

Athens gets first taste of Erdogan's new era in power

The latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for another term as president of Turkey while launching a new political system that grants greater power to its leader.

Athens turns its attention to settling differences with Albania

Athens 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.

New increase in flow of refugees to Greece causes unease

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a potentially explosive situation as the largely unaddressed refugee crisis has begun to take on new and troubling aspects in 2018.

Turkish elections put Athens on alert as name talks reach crucial juncture

A crucial two months for Greek–Turkish relations is underway ahead of the early parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey on June 24.