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Symbolism takes leading role in political developments Greek politics has been dominated by symbolism over the last few days, particularly as Greek-Turkish relations have become more strained.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Sustained friction with Turkey reveals differing views, approaches in Athens Athens has tried to downplay an incident on Monday night involving a Turkish Coast Guard helicopter, which allegedly flied at low altitude with its lights off near the Greek islet of Ro, in what was the latest example of sustained friction between the two countries
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Greece registers 42,425 asylum seekers at rising rate in two years of EU-Turkey deal The 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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PoliticsForeign Policy
Capture of soldiers adds to complexity of Greek-Turkish relations The 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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PoliticsForeign Policy
Cyprus EEZ keeps Greek-Turkish relations on edge Tensions 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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PoliticsGreek Politics
Athens takes cautious approach to Turkish words and actions There 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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PoliticsForeign Policy
Hydrocarbons add to tension between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus Tensions have risen between Turkey, the Republic of Cyprus and Greece amid Nicosia’s bid to progress with its hydrocarbon plans.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Busy January ahead for coalition, which rebuffs accusations over Turkish airmen The 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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PoliticsGreek Politics
Athens hits back over EU's refugee criticism, but domestic gripes more of a concern The 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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PoliticsForeign Policy
Erdogan visit leaves Athens with much to ponder, no visible signs of progress As 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.