https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:49:36 GMT 2026-04-09T16:49:36Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15983 Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is travelling to Washington this Tuesday, where he is expected to meet his American counterpart, Marco Rubio, at the State Department. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:21:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15983 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-24T10:21:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15638 The US National Security Strategy (NSS), published on November 5, crystallises many of the core elements of the White House’s global approach. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:15:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15638 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-12-16T07:15:45Z 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.15562 Greece became the first EU nation to actively participate in the US strategy to replace “every last molecule of Russian gas” with American LNG when it inked a deal on Sunday to help Ukraine meet its winter energy demands. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:49:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.15562 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-17T07:49:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14963 Athens remains firm in its position on Ukraine with the Greek Prime Minister stressing that “nothing can be decided for Ukraine without Ukraine”. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:56 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14963 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-24T06:41:56Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14950 The Greek government continues to be restrained in its public comments about the actions of US President Donald Trump and his administration, but has made it clear that it is strongly in favour of greater flexibility on defence spending in the European Union. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:03:30 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.14950 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-18T08:03:30Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14947 Like every other European capital, Athens is watching on with concern as US president Donald Trump aims to begin Ukraine peace talks with Russia while excluding the European Union from any negotiations. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:02:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14947 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-17T07:02:35Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14164 The Greek and Polish prime ministers Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Donald Tusk have called for the EU to finance and develop a European air defence shield. Mon, 27 May 2024 05:46:22 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14164 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-05-27T05:46:22Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14108 The postponement of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the White House on May 9 is seen as a move that will likely upend efforts to mend ties after prolonged friction and that will play into the hands of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:38:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14108 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-04-29T06:38:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14050 Athens foresees a smooth continuation of the next steps of the roadmap that has defined the ongoing Greek-Turkish dialogue, especially after the assurances it has received from the Turkish side that there will be no change in Ankara's stance following the heavy defeat of the ruling AKP party in the recent municipal elections. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:00:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.14050 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-04-05T11:00:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13968 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s eventful visit to Ukraine temporarily overshadowed the continuing debate in Parliament which revolved around the constitutionality of government bill to allow the operation of non-state universities in Greece. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:18:07 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13968 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-03-07T10:18:07Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13937 Athens has ruled out any possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron raised the prospect last week. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:38:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13937 Nick Malkoutzis 2024-03-04T06:38:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13284 The informal dinner hosted in Athens on Monday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sought to strengthen one of Greece’s main diplomatic aims, which is to regain not only its role as a bridge between the European Union and the Western Balkans, but to extend this connection to Eastern Europe. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:14:15 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.13284 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-08-23T08:14:15Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13281 A surprise appearance by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the informal summit of Balkan states in Athens gave Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis some brief respite from the troubles that have beset his government at the start of its second term. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:49:10 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13281 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-08-22T10:49:10Z 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.foreign-policy.12340 Athens is assessing the news that Turkey test-fired a locally made, short-range ballistic missile over the Black Sea on Tuesday, as Bloomberg revealed. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:47:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12340 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-10-19T10:47:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12286 In his address to the 77th United Nations General Assembly last Friday, Kyriakos Mitsotakis chose to point out the benefits of a peaceful and cooperative atmosphere between Greece and Turkey, but also to draw his government’s red lines vis a vis Turkey’s revisionist policies, making it clear that security, stability, and territorial integrity are non-negotiable for Athens. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:08:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12286 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-09-26T08:08:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12214 Athens believes the migration crisis has entered a new phase, calling it a hybrid attack on Greece by Turkey. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:49:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12214 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-08-24T12:49:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12115 Facing possible snap elections this autumn, there are two key issues of concern for the Greek government on the foreign policy front. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:27:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.12115 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-07-06T12:27:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12034 The Greek government has come under fire from opposition parties at home after it was announced that it is engaging in an arms swap deal with Germany so that Athens can supply Ukraine with old army vehicles. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:10:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.12034 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-06-01T11:10:12Z