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Greece's relations with neighbours in Western Balkans becoming more complex
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens is following developments in its northern neighbourhood, the Western Balkans, with some concern. The current geopolitical and political atmosphere in the region is a worry for the European Union, as well as Greece.
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Athens eyes enhanced diplomatic role after hosting Zelensky and Balkan leaders
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe 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.
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PM strikes public diplomacy coup with Zelensky visit, faces criticism over wildfires
PoliticsGreek PoliticsA 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.
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Full agenda, topped by Turkey, for new Foreign Ministry team
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe new government in Athens faces a number of foreign policy challenges over the coming years.
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Greek position on Kosovo scrutinised after Council of Europe vote
PoliticsForeign PolicyRecent developments have put Greece’s position on Kosovo under the spotlight, although Athens insists that it has not changed its stance on the matter.
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Improving mood in Greek-Turkish ties visible in words and deeds
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe apparent change in the mood between Athens and Ankara was emphasised on Saturday, when Greece celebrated its Independence Day.
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Athens poised to take next steps on maritime borders
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe war in Ukraine and the energy crisis it precipitated have created a new environment for co-operation and synergies in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Athens hopeful of progress on sea delimitation differences with Albania after FM visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyForeign Minister Nikos Dendias’s mini tour of the Western Balkans this week appears to have had a positive impact.
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PM sees progress on lasting dispute with Albania after Tirana visit
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe issue of the delimitation of maritime zones between Greece and Albania as well as the latter’s EU accession hopes topped the agenda of talks between the two premiers in Tirana, following the EU-Western Balkans Summit in the Albanian capital.
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Turkey and Western Balkans top Greek agenda at European Council
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe government in Athens has launched a series of diplomatic contacts as part of its strategy to confront Turkey’s revisionist views, especially on the status of the Greek islands in the Aegean.