https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:02:00 GMT 2026-04-20T14:02:00Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ 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.foreign-policy.13284 The informal dinner hosted in Athens on Monday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to strengthen one of Greece’s main diplomatic aims, which is to regain not only its role as a bridge between the European Union and the Western Balkans, but to extend this connection to Eastern Europe. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:14:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13284 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-08-23T08:14:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13281 A surprise appearance by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the informal summit of Balkan states in Athens gave Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis some brief respite from the troubles that have beset his government at the start of its second term. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:49:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13281 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-08-22T10:49:10Z 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.13024 Recent developments have put Greece’s position on Kosovo under the spotlight, although Athens insists that it has not changed its stance on the matter. Mon, 01 May 2023 08:48:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13024 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-05-01T08:48:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12939 The apparent change in the mood between Athens and Ankara was emphasised on Saturday, when Greece celebrated its Independence Day. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:37:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12939 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-03-27T06:37:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12497 The war in Ukraine and the energy crisis it precipitated have created a new environment for co-operation and synergies in the Eastern Mediterranean. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:04:31 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12497 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-12-28T08:04:31Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12489 Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias’s mini tour of the Western Balkans this week appears to have had a positive impact. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:59:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12489 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-12-22T08:59:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12455 The issue of the delimitation of maritime zones between Greece and Albania as well as the latter’s EU accession hopes topped the agenda of talks between the two premiers in Tirana, following the EU-Western Balkans Summit in the Albanian capital. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:18:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12455 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-12-08T08:18:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12085 The government in Athens has launched a series of diplomatic contacts as part of its strategy to confront Turkey’s revisionist views, especially on the status of the Greek islands in the Aegean. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:51:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12085 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-23T07:51:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12059 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's growing influence in southeastern Europe and the EU membership applications by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova have forced the EU to pay attention again to its stalled enlargement drive Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:01:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12059 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-13T07:01:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11644 Greece is intensifying its efforts to counter Turkey’s more active role in the Western Balkans, including by strengthening relations between Athens and Kosovo. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:23:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11644 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-25T07:23:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11610 As far as Greek foreign policy is concerned, the arrival of the new year has not brought the most encouraging signs as Ankara has launched a new round of aggressive rhetoric against Athens, with the latest warning coming from Turkey’s Defence Minister, Hulusi Akar. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:35:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11610 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-01-10T09:35:55Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11596 Greece was active on the diplomatic front throughout 2021: High-level agreements were signed, while Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited several countries with the aim of forging stronger ties with countries that are significant for Greek interests. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:49:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11596 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-12-31T08:49:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11286 The European Union’s failure to offer the Western Balkans guarantees for full EU membership has had many victims. The latest is North Macedonia’s prime minister, Zoran Zaev. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:02:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11286 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-11-08T07:02:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11207 Greece and Turkey return on Wednesday for the 63rd round of their exploratory talks, this time in Ankara, with the possibility that they could eventually lead to international arbitration if enough common ground is found. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:55:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11207 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-10-06T06:55:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10947 The imminent meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with Turkιση President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels will be the third since their first meeting in 2019. Undoubtedly, it will be the most difficult. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:01:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10947 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-06-07T09:01:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10895 It has been almost three years since the signing of the Prespes Agreement (June 12, 2018) between Greece and North Macedonia and bilateral relations are improving, as evident during the visit of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to Athens last week. Mon, 17 May 2021 08:02:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10895 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-05-17T08:02:02Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10449 As it awaits a formal invitation from Ankara for the resumption of exploratory talks, Athens is trying to predict Turkey’s next moves. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:07:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10449 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-01-11T07:07:13Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9657 Unresolved bilateral issues continue to cause friction in Greece’s relationship with Turkey as Athens looks to renew its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and support for the Western Balkans’ efforts to join the European Union. Thu, 07 May 2020 07:27:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9657 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-05-07T07:27:43Z