https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:55:52 GMT 2026-07-11T21:55:52Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15572 The Chinese embassy in Athens has issued a pointed rebuke to comments by the US ambassador about the ownership of Piraeus port, highlighting the risks posed by the Greek government’s growing alignment with Washington. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:40:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15572 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-20T10:40:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15568 Greece’s strategic alignment with the US came one step closer with the announcement of plans to upgrade the port of Elefsina, west of Athens, as a rival to the COSCO-owned port of Piraeus. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:51:39 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15568 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-19T11:51:39Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13458 Athens is seeking to maintain open diplomatic channels with China at a time when Beijing’s relations with Brussels and Washington are strained due to economic rivalries and different approaches in geopolitical crises. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:05:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13458 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-11-06T09:05:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12989 The visit of Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov to Athens last Thursday came as a surprise as it had been kept a secret for security reasons and resulted in Greece offering to continue supporting Kiev, but within certain limits. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:09:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12989 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-04-11T08:09:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8874 The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Athens led to the signing of wide-ranging agreements on Monday, a move the Greek government hopes will mark the start of a new era in relations with Beijing. Tue, 12 Nov 2019 07:54:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8874 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-11-12T07:54:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8851 An extended trip to China has provided Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with the opportunity to promote the new government’s approach to potential investors, while also talking up the potential for Greek companies to do business in Asia. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:24:18 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.8851 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-11-04T14:24:18Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.8273 Greece joined last week the China-backed coalition of central and eastern European nations, the so called 16+1 group, becoming the 17th member of the collective. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:56:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.8273 Nick Malkoutzis 2019-04-17T06:56:10Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.7413 Since its launch in 2014, the Greek citizenship-by-investment scheme known as the “golden visa” has attracted almost 3,000 investors and close to a billion euros’ worth of property investments. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:59:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.7413 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-09-21T07:59:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.5994 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras completed his recent attempt to reinvigorate his government with a relatively low-key, but targeted, appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:26:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.5994 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-09-11T07:26:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.5764 Athens has blocked a European Union statement at the United Nations that aimed to strongly criticise China’s human rights record. Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:42:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.5764 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-06-19T10:42:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.5683 At a time when investments in Greece are considered too risky by most foreign counterparts, Greece has found itself a potential ally in China. Fri, 26 May 2017 08:33:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.features.5683 Nick Malkoutzis 2017-05-26T08:33:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4208 Athens views the meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and US President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Warsaw on Saturday as fruitful, despite apparent differences concerning relations with Russia. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:42:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4208 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-12T09:42:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4207 The week in Greek politics has begun with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras getting back down to domestic affairs, such as the pending vote on the changes to the electoral law, but the significance of his trip to China last week continues to resonate. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:29:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4207 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-11T13:29:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4177 Even before SYRIZA came to power, it was interested in improving Sino-Greek relations so Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras now has an ideal opportunity to try to achieve this as he heads for a visit to Beijing from July 2 to 6. Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:30:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4177 Omaira Gill 2016-07-01T07:30:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4174 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a major embarrassment ahead of his four-day trip to China on Saturday due to complications arising over the privatization of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP). Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:48:06 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4174 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-30T07:48:06Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.1968 The almost daily headcount of Greek MPs ahead of February's presidential elections is continuing to give a conflicting picture about how events may play out early next year. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:29:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.1968 Nick Malkoutzis 2014-12-04T07:29:50Z