https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:41:31 GMT 2026-04-15T00:41:31Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14458 The countdown to the next meeting between the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers is underway, potentially paving the way for more significant steps in the ongoing discussions between the two countries. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:27:22 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14458 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-10-14T07:27:22Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14421 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis believes Greece and Turkey have a chance to agree on the delimitation of the maritime zones. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:22:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14421 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-09-30T06:22:29Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14320 Athens is questioning the result of the local municipal elections on Sunday in Albania’s southwestern town of Himare and the victory of ruling Socialist party’s candidate Vangjel Tavo due to doubts raised by members of the ethnic Greek minority. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:12:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14320 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-08-07T07:12:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14284 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had the opportunity on Monday to double down on his support for Fredi Beleri, the ethnic Greek politician whose imprisonment has been at the heart of an ongoing diplomatic spat between Greece and Albania. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:15:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14284 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-07-16T09:15:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14271 NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and the increase in the defence budgets of its 32 members, but Athens is poised to address three of its own foreign and bilateral affairs during the sideline meetings. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:32:22 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14271 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-07-10T06:32:22Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14258 Athens is facing a testing period in its bilateral relations with its neighbouring countries North Macedonia and Albania, respectively. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:06:34 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14258 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-07-03T08:06:34Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14130 Greece’s relations with its immediate neighbours are dominating the country’s political agenda at the start of this week, testing New Democracy’s foreign policy record, which has been one of the government’s strongest cards since coming to power in 2019. Mon, 13 May 2024 08:26:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14130 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-05-13T08:26:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14125 Opposition parties are accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of putting his party above national interests over the recent handling of relations with Albania and Turkey. The prime minister is being criticised for mixing politics with diplomacy after what are described as provocative actions by the leaders of the neighbouring countries. Thu, 09 May 2024 08:29:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14125 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-05-09T08:29:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14122 Athens is following developments in its northern neighbourhood, the Western Balkans, with some concern. The current geopolitical and political atmosphere in the region is a worry for the European Union, as well as Greece. Tue, 07 May 2024 07:01:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14122 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-05-07T07:01:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14085 Delegations from Greece and Turkey discussing Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) are due to meet at the Ministry of Defence in Athens on Monday. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:18:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14085 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-04-22T06:18:05Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14022 Athens is at an impasse in its relations with Tirana after an Albanian court recently convicted Fredi Beleri, the ethnic Greek mayor-elect of the town of Himara, of vote-buying. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:35:44 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14022 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-03-28T09:35:44Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13772 In 2023 Athens and Tirana experienced a long diplomatic spat due to the case involving Fredi Beleri, the ethnic Greek elected mayor of Himare in southern Albania. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:17:44 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13772 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-01-03T07:17:44Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13536 Athens sees the High-Level Cooperation Council between Greece and Turkey, due to take place this Thursday, as yet another opportunity for both sides to retain the positive mood in bilateral relations, which has existed for roughly the last 10 months. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:47:42 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13536 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-12-04T07:47:42Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13491 Greece has made itself available for humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza but continues to adopt a more cautious approach regarding the conflict than other European capitals. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:02:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13491 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-11-20T07:02:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13413 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is planning to visit Jerusalem and hold talks with Benjamin Netanyahu not only to express solidarity to Israel but also to act as a European mediator, according to media sources. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:38:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13413 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-10-17T11:38:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13397 Athens instantly condemned Saturday’s attack on Israel by Gaza-based Hamas - Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweeted on Saturday that he strongly condemns “the atrocious terrorist attack against Israel, causing a high number of casualties among civilians." Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:13:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13397 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-10-10T06:13:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13342 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to meet with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York with the primary aim of restoring trust and to build on the positive atmosphere that has been created since the deadly earthquakes last February. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:03:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13342 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-09-18T09:03:50Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13254 The issue of the ethnic Greek Mayor-elect of Himare, Fredi Beleri, who has been held in custody in Albania since May has caused a major setback in Greek-Albanian relations. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:26:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13254 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-08-04T06:26:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13166 The new government in Athens faces a number of foreign policy challenges over the coming years. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:30:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13166 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-06-27T09:30:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13066 The detention of a mayoral candidate from the Greek ethnic minority in Albania has raised tension between Athens and Tirana over the past few days. Wed, 17 May 2023 10:23:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13066 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-05-17T10:23:20Z