https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:05:31 GMT 2026-06-06T07:05:31Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16220 The reported preparation of new Turkish legislation aimed at codifying elements of the “Blue Homeland” doctrine has become a subject of intense discussion within the Greek government, with officials examining both legal and political options should Ankara decide to proceed. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:46:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.16220 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-06-02T04:46:07Z 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.greek-politics.16188 Opposition parties are accusing New Democracy of fostering a crisis of political accountability over the governing party’s latest moves in the OPEKEPE and Predatorgate cases, which they say are designed to narrow the scope for parliamentary scrutiny. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:38:48 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16188 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-20T09:38:48Z 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.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.greek-politics.16109 A compressed, post‑Easter political week opens in Athens with the government facing simultaneous pressure on two domestic fronts - the OPEKEPE case files and the revived surveillance affair - while also navigating a sharp rhetorical clash with Ankara and preparing for Emmanuel Macron’s visit later in the month. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:05:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16109 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-14T06:05:52Z 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.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.16028 Greece has moved into a more complex and volatile phase of the Iran crisis. The Greek government is facing multi‑front challenge touching defence, diplomacy, domestic security, the economy and Greek–Turkish relations. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.16028 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-06T09:00:12Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15960 After some deliberation, Athens has decided to participate in US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, but only as an observer and only in the meeting relevant to Gaza. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:17:29 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15960 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-17T10:17:29Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15948 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to disagree on the major issues dividing the two countries but shook hands on a number of bilateral deals at long-awaited talks in Ankara which were notable for their cordial atmosphere. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:49 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15948 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-12T10:01:49Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15942 The first meeting between Greek and Turkish leaders in roughly 18 months will take place on Wednesday, with both sides already signalling their intentions and expectations for the new round of talks under the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council, to be held in Ankara. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:01:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15942 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-09T07:01:05Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15932 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used a wide‑ranging interview with Skai TV, covering domestic and international developments in some detail to defend his government’s record, acknowledge missteps, and sketch out the political and geopolitical landscape he believes Greece will face in the coming years. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:32:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.15932 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-03T08:32:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15928 Athens and Ankara are preparing for the next high‑level meeting between the two countries’ leaders, scheduled to take place in Ankara between February 9 and 13. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:25:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15928 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-02T07:25:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15899 Greece, a member of both the European Union and NATO, is working with its allies to strike a careful balance in its approach to the United States, as President Donald Trump’s increasingly belligerent rhetoric rattles capitals across Europe. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:25:41 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15899 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-21T07:25:41Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15655 Following a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday, Greece, Cyprus and Israel agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:13:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15655 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-23T10:13:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15621 Athens has sought to further enhance its relations with Benghazi, primarily aiming to convince the parliament there not to ratify the 2019 Turkish–Libyan maritime memorandum, which Greece rejects as illegal. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:12:55 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15621 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-09T08:12:55Z 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