https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:25 GMT 2026-04-21T11:01:25Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7601 Tension between Greece and Turkey has been relatively high over the last couple of weeks due to developments related to hydrocarbon research in the Eastern Mediterranean. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:35:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7601 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-11-22T09:35:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7513 In the absence of a concrete agreement with the institutions over whether next year’s pre-legislated pension cuts can be cancelled, the domestic political agenda is being taken up by the parties trading accusations over alleged corruption. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:45:57 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7513 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-26T12:45:57Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7510 Athens was expecting a strong reaction from Ankara to the announcement made on Saturday by former Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias about the government’s plans to extend Greece’s territorial waters in the Ionian Sea and some parts of the Aegean to 12 nautical miles from the current six. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:46:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7510 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-25T13:46:55Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7502 The threats by Defence Minister Panos Kammenos to walk out of the coalition if the Prespes Agreement comes to Greek Parliament appear to have left Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras unperturbed and apparently confident that he can do without his governing partner. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:44:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7502 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-23T10:44:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7498 Defence Minister Panos Kammenos has vowed to stick with the government until the Prespes Agreement, ratified by MPs in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on Friday night, comes to Greek Parliament, although his opposition to the deal means that the coalition is likely to face more turbulence. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:17:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7498 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-22T08:17:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7496 Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias’ resignation comes at a very crucial time for Greece’s foreign policy and for the region. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:46:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7496 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-19T11:46:11Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7491 While the departure of Nikos Kotzias from the high-profile position of foreign minister is a blow for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, especially as the key diplomatic achievement of his time in office – the Prespes Agreement on the Macedonia name issue – is at a crucial juncture, it is unlikely that it will lead to any material change to the SYRIZA leader’s political plans. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:02:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7491 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-18T09:02:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7489 One of the government’s most high-profile figures, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, resigned on Wednesday, forcing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras into another damage limitation exercise when he would prefer the spotlight to be on his government’s latest initiatives on the economic front instead. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:44:57 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7489 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-17T17:44:57Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7450 The next 10 days or so will determine whether Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will be able to win the necessary support to reach an agreement with the conservative opposition on the constitutional changes which Parliament has to approve as part of the Prespes Agreement with Greece. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:57:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7450 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-10-03T07:57:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7423 Just a few days before the crucial referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the Prespes Agreement, Greece is monitoring developments in its neighbouring country with great interest. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 07:49:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7423 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-09-25T07:49:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7360 The inauguration of the renovated Greek Consulate building in Izmir was considered a good chance for the resumption of talks between Athens and Ankara following the recent improvement in bilateral relations due to the release of the two Greek servicemen by Turkish authorities in mid-August after their six-month detention. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:56:39 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7360 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-09-05T11:56:39Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7329 September will be a crucial month for Greek diplomacy as many issues are due to resurface again and will need to be handled properly. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:09:03 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7329 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-08-23T11:09:03Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7294 Russia has expelled two Greek diplomats and has forbidden two others from entering the country in retaliation to a similar move by Athens a month ago. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:57:59 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7294 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-08-07T08:57:59Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7289 Athens recently decided to postpone the finalisation of an agreement on all outstanding issues with Albania, even though Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias in June declared that he would resolve these matters before going on his summer holiday. Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:46:27 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7289 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-08-03T09:46:27Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7252 Athens sought to ease tensions with Moscow on Thursday following an official confirmation by the Russia’s Ambassador to Greece Andrey Maslov that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cancelled plans to visit this autumn following the recent expulsion of Russian diplomats by the Greek government. Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:02:31 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7252 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-07-20T13:02:31Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7235 The latest chapter in Turkey's history began on July 9 when Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for another term as president of Turkey while launching a new political system that grants greater power to its leader. Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:33:34 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7235 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-07-13T12:33:34Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7224 Relations between Athens and Moscow seem to be on a collision course Greek government's decision to expel two Russian diplomats and ban the entry of two more. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:35:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7224 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-07-11T11:35:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7191 New Democracy shows no signs of letting up in its criticism of the government over the Macedonian name deal, which has received strong backing from European officials but is proving to be highly unpopular within Greece. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:09:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7191 Omaira Gill 2018-06-29T07:09:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7181 Athens appears to be playing a pivotal role in behind the scenes negotiations regarding the efforts of both the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Albania to join the European Union. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:47:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.7181 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-06-26T08:47:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7157 New Democracy shows no sign of letting up in the pressure it is putting on the government regarding the Macedonia name issue, despite a potentially embarrassing report about what opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said about the subject during a recent visit to Germany. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:49:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.7157 Nick Malkoutzis 2018-06-19T11:49:38Z