https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:46:21 GMT 2026-04-15T10:46:21Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15509 Athens is preparing a concept paper outlining its proposal for a five-party conference aimed at enhancing co-operation and resolving issues related to the Exclusive Economic Zones in the Eastern Mediterranean. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:48:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15509 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-28T06:48:24Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15357 A deal to sell Greece’s state-owned military vehicle manufacturer to an Israeli defence technology group has stirred up controversy among opposition parties alarmed by the Mitsotakis administration’s deepening ties with Israel. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:31:31 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15357 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-21T09:31:31Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15341 Over the past few weeks, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sought to counter criticism of his government’s foreign policy as overly cautious and lacking assertiveness. However, recent developments involving Egypt and Turkey have once again placed Athens’s diplomatic strategy under the spotlight. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:31:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15341 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-08T09:31:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15221 Greece and Egypt have decided to extend their negotiations over the property rights and the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai and its surrounding lands until the end of this month. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:59:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15221 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-10T05:59:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15199 Athens and Cairo are facing a mini diplomatic crisis due to uncertainty over the religious status of Saint Catherine’s monastery in Mount Sinai, which dates from the 6th century AD and is considered the world's oldest continuously-inhabited Christian monastery. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:41:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15199 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-02T05:41:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14659 The trilateral summit due to be held in Cairo on January 8 will host the leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt and takes place at a critical moment for developments in the Middle East. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:40:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14659 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-01-06T07:40:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14362 Athens is assessing the results of the historic meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday, in Ankara. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:33:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14362 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-09-05T07:33:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14004 Greece welcomed the new economic investment and migration pact the European Union signed with Egypt on Sunday, which will be worth 7.4 billion euros to Cairo over the next four years. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:42:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14004 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-03-19T09:42:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13828 The ongoing war in the Middle East as well as the increasing maritime insecurity in the Red Sea topped the agenda of talks Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis held during this week’s mini tour of countries in the region. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:30:39 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13828 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-01-18T08:30:39Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13251 Athens is keeping a close watch on Ankara’s intention to improve relations with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Egypt and Israel. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:10:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13251 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-08-03T07:10:23Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12996 Europe’s need to secure cheaper energy could be resolved by an ambitious project being promoted by Egypt and Greece, although the role of Turkey in the region could play a vital role. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:37:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12996 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-04-17T09:37:26Z 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.12428 Greece’s decision to issue a new Navtex, expanding the area of seismic surveys for hydrocarbon deposits by US ExxonMobil southwest of Crete, is expected to act as a test of the government in Tripoli (GNA) as well as Turkey. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:37:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12428 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-11-28T07:37:55Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12320 The ongoing tension between Greece and Turkey also permeated to other capitals last week, suggesting that the situation will drag on until elections will take place in both countries, sometime next year. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:33:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12320 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-10-10T06:33:38Z 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.11331 The collapse of the Turkish lira and the possible knock-on effect that this might have across the Aegean is being followed closely in Athens. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:59:16 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11331 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-11-24T13:59:16Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10739 The 62nd round of exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey is expected to take place on Tuesday, March 16 in Athens, following Ankara’s hesitance in responding to dates tabled by the Greek side. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:21:34 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10739 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-03-15T14:21:34Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10716 Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is scheduled to visit Cairo on Monday and there are two developments linked to his trip to Egypt - one of several during his tenure. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:25:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.10716 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-03-08T07:25:10Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9962 The belligerent rhetoric from Turkey towards Greece has continued this week as Greek MPs prepare to vote on the maritime boundaries deal between Athens and Cairo that triggered the latest round of tension with Ankara. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:01:01 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9962 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-08-26T11:01:01Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9927 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to speak to Greece’s political leaders on Tuesday to update them on the latest developments in the ongoing spat with Turkey over maritime boundaries. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:57:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9927 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-08-11T08:57:35Z