https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:29:02 GMT 2026-04-03T20:29:02Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ 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.foreign-policy.15878 Athens is monitoring developments with concern and is attempting to strike a fine balance in its assessment of recent events in Venezuela, Donald Trump’s renewed threats in Greenland, and the unprecedented anti-regime protests in Iran. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:18:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15878 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-12T07:18:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15602 EU and NATO leaders, along with members of the so‑called “coalition of the willing,” are currently assessing the situation in Ukraine. Recent peace talks have gained momentum, but European leaders remain focused on securing a just and lasting peace for the country. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:09:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15602 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-01T07:09:55Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14577 The dramatic situation in Syria will be one of the issues that will top the agenda for the meeting Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is due to hold with new EU Mediterranean Commissioner Dubravka Šuica in Brussels. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14577 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-12-02T07:00:50Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14271 NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and the increase in the defence budgets of its 32 members, but Athens is poised to address three of its own foreign and bilateral affairs during the sideline meetings. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:32:22 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14271 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-07-10T06:32:22Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13900 Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou is due to visit Ankara on March 11 for the second round of Greece’s political dialogue with Turkey. Her talks with her Turkish counterpart Burak Aksapar are also designed to prepare the visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Turkey in May. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:04:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13900 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-02-19T07:04:13Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13213 Greece and Turkey have agreed to re-start their relations following last week’s meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, their first encounter in 16 months. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:50:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13213 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-07-17T05:50:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13188 As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis prepares for his first meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in more than a year, he has received backing from Washington for the two countries to continue working to improve their relations. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:24:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13188 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-07-04T06:24:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13040 It seems that there will be an internationally coordinated new effort to bring Turkey and Greece back to discussions about their longstanding disputes after elections have taken place in both countries. Mon, 08 May 2023 06:03:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13040 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-05-08T06:03:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12989 The visit of Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov to Athens last Thursday came as a surprise as it had been kept a secret for security reasons and resulted in Greece offering to continue supporting Kiev, but within certain limits. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:09:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12989 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-04-11T08:09:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12883 Two tragic events in Turkey and Greece have paved the way for a period of calm between the two countries and a change in the atmosphere in bilateral relations. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:53:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12883 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-03-10T11:53:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12252 During Sunday’s press conference at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to rebut the latest aggressive rhetoric emanating from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while not ruling out the possibility that the two could meet in due course. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:13:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12252 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-09-12T09:13:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12235 Athens is bracing itself for a period of prolonged tension with Ankara that is expected to last until elections in its neighbouring country, scheduled to take place in 2023. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:00:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12235 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-09-05T06:00:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12095 The annual NATO summit due to begin on Tuesday in Madrid comes at a critical time in the alliance's 73-year history. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:27:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12095 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-28T09:27:11Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12044 Turkey has completely cut off bilateral talks with Greece following a relevant decision by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:11:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12044 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-07T06:11:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12026 Greece and Turkey at odds again, and trapped in the vicious circle of unresolved issues in the Aegean Sea. Mon, 30 May 2022 08:48:09 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12026 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-30T08:48:09Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12006 Tension between Greece and Turkey is brewing again in the Aegean. Athens strongly condemned the incursion of two Turkish fighter jets within 2.5 nautical miles of Alexandroupolis on Friday. Mon, 23 May 2022 06:36:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12006 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-23T06:36:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11984 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis begins a two-day visit to the USA on Monday, a trip that is taking place during a crucial time due to geopolitical challenges generated by the war in Ukraine but also for Southeast Europe. Mon, 16 May 2022 06:09:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11984 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-16T06:09:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11955 In a highly symbolic move aimed at underlining the determination of Balkan countries to find alternatives to Russian gas, the Prime Ministers of Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Serbia will meet on Tuesday in the northeastern Greek city of Alexandroupolis. Mon, 02 May 2022 08:34:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11955 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-02T08:34:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11947 The unofficial moratorium for calm relations between Greece and Turkey agreed recently by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under strain over the last couple of days. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:23:16 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.11947 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-28T09:23:16Z