https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:58:06 GMT 2026-09-19T02:58:06Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16418 The latest escalation in Greek–Turkish relations is being assessed in Athens with growing concern — not because officials believe a confrontation is necessarily imminent, but because Ankara is gradually reintroducing almost all the issues that had been kept at relatively low intensity since the February 2023 earthquakes and the subsequent Athens Declaration. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:27:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16418 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-03T06:27:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16414 Greece’s decision to sign the 3-billion-euro “Achilles Shield” defence agreement with Israel marks one of the most significant military procurements in its modern history, but also one of the most controversial. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:10:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16414 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-09-01T07:10:51Z 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.politics.16395 The traditional August pause in Greek politics has been interrupted this week by the near-simultaneous emergence of an external security threat and a renewed Turkish challenge to Greek sovereign rights, forcing the government to manage both a military contingency and a diplomatic dispute while Parliament remains in recess. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:53:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.politics.16395 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-20T09:53:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16389 For Athens, two recent developments - Turkey’s formal establishment of two marine parks and its participation in the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan - belong to different diplomatic theatres but appear to form part of the same strategic picture. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:09:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16389 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-19T06:09:29Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16378 The government faced a twin barrage of criticism over the weekend, as opposition parties condemned both the Supreme Court prosecutor’s refusal to reopen the wiretapping case and the handling of Greece’s Patriot missile deployment in Saudi Arabia. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:19:36 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16378 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-08-10T07:19:36Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16311 From Greece’s perspective, the NATO Summit in Ankara that concluded on Wednesday delivered a mixed but strategically important outcome. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:07:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16311 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-09T07:07:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16308 Greek officials have pushed back against the suggestion that US President Donald Trump plans to lift sanctions on Turkey allowing it to return to the F-35 procurement programme, in response to hints dropped by the president at the NATO summit in Ankara. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:52:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16308 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-07-08T10:52:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16204 Athens is closely monitoring what it sees as a potentially significant shift in Turkish behaviour after the re‑emergence of violations of Greek airspace by armed Turkish fighter jets in the northeastern Aegean. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:23:46 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16204 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-26T08:23:46Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16192 Three separate interventions - Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s extensive interview on the Financial Times’ Rachman Review podcast, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias’s remarks at a discussion in Athens organised by the Kyklos think-tank on Wednesday, and former foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis’s warning about Turkey’s emerging “Blue Homeland” legislation - delivered a cohesive message to Europe, reflecting Greece’s belief that that the EU needs to step up on strategic and defensive matters. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:15:22 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16192 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-21T08:15:22Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16186 Athens is closely monitoring a draft Turkish law expected to be submitted to parliament in June that could formally codify Ankara’s long‑standing claims over maritime zones in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. Tue, 19 May 2026 06:55:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16186 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-19T06:55:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16171 The discovery of a Ukrainian‑technology Magura‑type unmanned surface vehicle off Lefkada marks a serious complication in Greek–Ukrainian relations, at a time when Athens has consistently supported Kyiv throughout the four‑and‑a‑half years of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:28:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16171 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-12T08:28:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16152 Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked this week on a two‑day diplomatic mission to the Middle East, a tour shaped by the turbulence gripping the region and the strategic anxieties radiating from the Strait of Hormuz. Wed, 06 May 2026 06:54:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16152 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-06T06:54:11Z 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.foreign-policy.16136 The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens last week marked a symbolic yet substantive reaffirmation of a bilateral relationship that has evolved into one of increasing strategic depth in recent years. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:24:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16136 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-28T06:24:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16132 Emmanuel Macron’s two‑day visit to Athens unfolded as a dense, symbol‑laden and strategically significant moment for both countries, but also with implications for Europe more broadly. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:54:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16132 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-27T06:54:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16122 French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Athens this week comes with unusual strategic weight, reflecting not only the deepening ties between France and Greece but also the broader recalibration underway within Europe’s security and economic architecture. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:39:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16122 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-22T07:39:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16120 A new poll showing New Democracy slipping three points in a month and a public that attributes the OPEKEPE scandal primarily to political interventions sets a stark backdrop for Wednesday’s parliamentary vote on lifting the immunity of 13 government MPs. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:04:43 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16120 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-21T07:04:43Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16102 Greece’s role in the evolving conflict environment surrounding Iran and the broader Persian Gulf region reflects a careful and deliberate balance between active engagement and strategic restraint. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16102 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-07T07:00:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16086 The escalating conflict environment in the Middle East - with Iran and the Gulf at its centre, as well as its indirect spillover into other active fronts such as the Russia–Ukraine war - is creating a dense and increasingly difficult set of challenges for Greece. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:58:57 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16086 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-31T08:58:57Z