https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 17:21:47 GMT 2026-11-15T17:21:47Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16582 The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the ambitious electricity project linking Greece, Cyprus and eventually Israel, is once again emerging as a potential flashpoint in the Eastern Mediterranean. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:38:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16582 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-11-09T08:38:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16580 Frozen since 2024, work on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) has resumed but despite cross-party support in Greece for this major energy project, the government and opposition clashed over the details of the restart, which has prompted accusations that Athens is making risky concessions. Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:13:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16580 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-11-09T08:13:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16540 The ratification of the controversial Turkey–Libya maritime agreement by Libya’s eastern‑based parliament this week marks a significant geopolitical shift in the Eastern Mediterranean, strengthening Ankara’s influence over both sides of the divided country and prompting a coordinated diplomatic response from Athens, Cairo and Brussels. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:12:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16540 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-10-23T08:12:50Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16529 Turkey has stepped up its challenges to submarine cable projects in the Eastern Mediterranean, raising fresh concerns about the future of regional connectivity initiatives and the potential for renewed tensions with Greece, Cyprus and France. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:43:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16529 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-10-19T07:43:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16511 Kyriakos Mitsotakis has moved to consolidate Greece’s position on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) following the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Athens, presenting the project as strategically essential and fully aligned with Greek sovereign rights. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:07:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16511 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-10-09T07:07:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16485 The Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) is entering what may prove to be its most consequential phase so far. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:24:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16485 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-30T08:24:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16435 Following the unveiling of his economic platform at TIF, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has put foreign policy at the forefront of his engagement, with a string of visits to key allies in the region. The move is intended to signal solidarity in the face of escalating rhetoric and intensive diplomatic manoeuvring from Turkey. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:37:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16435 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-09T10:37:11Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16401 The planned resumption of seabed surveys for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) is rapidly emerging as the next major test in Greek–Turkish relations, as Athens prepares to restart work on the electricity link between Greece and Cyprus while rejecting Ankara’s assertion that activities in parts of the Eastern Mediterranean require prior coordination with Turkey. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:24:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16401 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-26T07:24:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16375 August is traditionally considered a quiet month for diplomacy in Europe. In Cyprus, however, the coming weeks could determine whether the renewed international mobilisation around the island develops into the first serious attempt in years to restart negotiations — or ends as yet another diplomatic exercise without substantive results. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:40:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16375 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-07T07:40:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16372 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hopes that the inking of a deal injecting French participation into a landmark cross-border infrastructure project will issue a strong signal going into the summer recess, embodying both his government’s ability to attract large-scale inward investment and to project regional influence. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:13:42 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16372 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-06T09:13:42Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16251 The new source of tension that has recently emerged in Greek–Turkish relations centres on Ankara’s planned legislation on maritime jurisdiction zones, a bill widely associated with Turkey’s broader “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:57:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16251 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-12T06:57:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16150 The meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Athens on Monday offered an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the current state of Greek–German relations, which are marked by strategic convergence but also persistent divergences in priorities. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:30:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16150 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-05T08:30:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16042 As the Iran conflict sends tremors through European security and global energy markets, Kyriakos Mitsotakis is using the moment to project a message of steadiness, readiness and long‑term purpose. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:51:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16042 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-13T07:51:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16035 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is highlighting the growing strategic importance of Cyprus and Greece within European and NATO security frameworks. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:24:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16035 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-10T09:24:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16034 Greece is confronting a fast‑moving crisis on three fronts, as the war in Iran sends shockwaves through European security, global energy markets and domestic politics. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:21:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16034 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-10T08:21:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16032 Greece enters the new week with a more assertive regional posture, but a growing sense of economic and security unease. The sudden escalation in the Middle East has evolved into a multi‑layered challenge for Athens, touching defence, diplomacy, domestic stability and the country’s political landscape. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16032 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-09T06:00:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16028 Greece has moved into a more complex and volatile phase of the Iran crisis. The Greek government is facing multi‑front challenge touching defence, diplomacy, domestic security, the economy and Greek–Turkish relations. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16028 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-06T09:00:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16022 Government figures in Athens have been making a case for sending naval and air assistance to Cyprus, while seeking to assure the opposition that it has no intention of becoming entangled in the broader Middle East conflict. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:25:31 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16022 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-04T11:25:31Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16017 Greece has gone from cautiously monitoring the Middle East crisis to an active, multi‑level mobilisation, as the war in Iran spills into the Eastern Mediterranean and draws Cyprus — and by extension the EU — into the line of fire. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:13:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16017 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-03T08:13:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15655 Following a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday, Greece, Cyprus and Israel agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:13:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15655 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-23T10:13:56Z