https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:28:23 GMT 2026-04-12T07:28:23Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13379 The refugee and migrant populations in Greece have risen by more than half compared to last year, according to the latest figures announced by Greek authorities. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:07:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13379 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-10-02T06:07:13Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12313 As Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis headed to Prague for the meeting of leaders to discuss the European Political Community, hoping to share his concerns about Turkey with his counterparts, the issue of migration, one of the friction points between Athens and Ankara, was making headlines again in Greece. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:03:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12313 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-10-06T11:03:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12171 German Foreign Minister Analena Baerbock visited Athens for the first time since her appointment next week and there is a feeling among Greek officials that it may have marked a shift in the way Berlin views the enduring disputes between Athens and Ankara. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:12:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12171 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-08-01T07:12:54Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12086 The Greek government’s attitude towards civil society and human rights has come under fire from international institutions in recent days, with the official response blaming propaganda and Turkish provocations for the accusations levelled. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:58:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12086 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-23T09:58:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10786 A high-level visit to the islands of the northern Aegean, designed to showcase progress on building new migrant reception centres and improve relations with local communities, has instead highlighted the tensions which persist between the institutions and authorities involved and local communities. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:22:58 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10786 Nick Malkoutzis 2021-04-01T09:22:58Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10235 Migration and Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi has accused the Turkish coastguard and foreign NGOs of putting migrants’ lives in danger on the Aegean crossing. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:01:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10235 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-12-10T10:01:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10060 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in Brussels on Friday to attend a summit of EU leaders where the response to Turkey’s recent actions in the eastern Mediterranean is expected to form a large part of the agenda. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:40:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10060 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-10-01T08:40:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10053 The European Commission’s proposal for a new migration pact, touted by commissioners as a "a proper single cohesive migration policy", has been received in Athens with guarded enthusiasm. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:01:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.10053 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-09-29T12:01:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9999 Hundreds more refugees and migrants were left without shelter on the island of Lesvos on Wednesday night, after a series of fires burned through the informal encampments which had survived a catastrophic fire that burned the Moria asylum centre the night before. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:20:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9999 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-09-10T10:20:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9995 Just as the Greek government was expecting some relief from the refugee challenge that has caused it political problems since it came to power last summer, a large fire at the Moria camp for asylum seekers on the island of Lesvos has brought the issue back into sharp focus. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:44:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9995 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-09-09T11:44:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9949 A wide-ranging interview with Christiane Amanpour gave Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis the opportunity to lay out his government’s position on a number of key issues, including the ongoing tension with Turkey, migration policy, and recent developments on the Covid-19 front. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:17:59 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9949 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-08-20T10:17:59Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9875 The controversial removal of refugees from temporary accommodation has caused tensions in the centre of Athens, as evicted families sheltering in a square became the focus of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:49:25 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9875 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-07-22T08:49:25Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9785 The government’s handling of the migration issue is coming under scrutiny again after hundreds of asylum seekers gathered in public spaces in Athens after being told they could leave the refugee camps on the Aegean islands. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:33:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9785 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-06-17T12:33:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9721 As the headlines in Greece continue to be dominated by the government’s response to the pandemic and its economic implications, New Democracy’s handling of other issues is starting to come under fire once again. Thu, 28 May 2020 12:48:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9721 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-05-28T12:48:08Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9525 While Greek government officials are beginning to express reserved optimism over the success of the lockdown measures in controlling the spread of coronavirus among the general population, a handful of confirmed cases in migrant housing facilities have highlighted the risk posed by crowded living conditions in the camps. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:57:53 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9525 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-04-07T09:57:53Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9433 Greece feels that over the last few days there has been a notable increase in Turkey aggressiveness, both in words and actions, putting Athens on alert. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:47:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9433 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-03-16T08:47:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9415 Greece is concerned about Ankara's tactic to distinguish Greece from the rest of the European Union on the refugee issue. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:46:47 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.9415 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-03-11T07:46:47Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9409 As skirmishes between migrants, Greek and Turkish border forces continue, this week kicks off with heightened diplomatic activity on all sides in pursuit of a solution. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:51:50 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9409 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-03-09T10:51:50Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9402 The first major opinion poll published since the closure of Greek-Turkish border crossings appears to back up the sense that there is strong support for the government’s decision across the political spectrum. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:18:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9402 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-03-06T07:18:21Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9400 Calls for a council of Greek political leaders in recent days have revealed the degree of unity behind the government’s handling of the crisis at the Turkish border, while disagreements persist over how to address the migration issue as a whole. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:02:16 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.9400 Nick Malkoutzis 2020-03-05T11:02:16Z