https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:52:58 GMT 2026-06-10T04:52:58Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ 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 https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16071 The recent escalation in the Middle East and Greece’s rapid operational response have renewed attention on the European Union’s mutual defence framework, while simultaneously highlighting Athens’s strategic role within both NATO and the broader regional security architecture. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:37:16 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16071 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-25T09:37:16Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16068 The government moved on two fronts on Monday, announcing a 300-million-euro package of targeted support measures while simultaneously approving a 5-billion-euro defence programme designed to strengthen Greece’s deterrent posture amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:16:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16068 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-24T08:16:05Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16057 The first confirmed use of Greek military hardware in the Iran war has pushed Athens into an unexpectedly prominent role in the unfolding crisis. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:01:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16057 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-20T08:01:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16055 The government in Athens has categorically rejected through the most senior channels the possibility of a military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, echoing the common response of European leaders to calls from US President Donald Trump. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:41:51 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16055 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-18T10:41:51Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16054 The possible participation of Greece in a naval force with a European core to protect tankers in the Persian Gulf, as they pass through the Strait of Hormuz toward the Arabian Sea, has been widely discussed in the Greek public sphere. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:30:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16054 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-17T09:30:12Z 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