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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.

New York trip showcases climate change ambitions, FDI opportunities and Balkan diplomacy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s first address to the UN General Assembly in New York offered ample opportunity to put his government’s stamp on diplomatic and trade relations on the international stage.

As East Med tension remains, Athens also keeps eye on Turkish actions in Aegean

Turkey’s actions, particularly its gas drilling off Cyprus’ east coast, are featuring prominently in the political debate in Greece a few days before the general elections.

Turkey's actions in Cypriot EEZ put Athens, Nicosia on alert

Athens and Nicosia are on alert following Turkey’s bid to drill for natural gas in waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus.

Shifting geopolitical balance in East Med presents prospects and pitfalls

There is no doubt that US–Turkey relations are currently at a nadir and there does not seem to be any sign of a recovery, which is keeping Athens on its toes.

EastMed pipeline close to high-level agreement, but still a long way from becoming reality

By: Georgia Nakou

The EastMed pipeline project is approaching another milestone, with a summit due to take place between Israel, Cyprus and Greece in Jerusalem on March 20.

Ball in Greece's court after Skopje completes approval of name deal

Athens is expecting this week to receive a note verbale from the government in Skopje with which the latter will officially announce that it has successfully completed its obligations deriving from the provisions of the Prespes Agreement, which was signed by the foreign ministers of both countries, last June.

Athens and Washington agree plan for closer ties as Skopje paves way for name deal

The first Strategic Dialogue between Greece and the United States was concluded in a very convivial atmosphere in Washington on Thursday.

Tsipras concludes US trip with focus on geopolitics and investments

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras concluded his visit to the USA on Wednesday with a series of engagements aimed at cementing the two key themes of his trip: Greece’s geopolitical role and its keenness to attract investment.

Tsipras returns from US with positive sentiment but absence of tangible results

The focal point of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's trip to the US on Tuesday came with talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, who provided the positive comments that Athens was hoping for on the Greek economy.