NATO, France and Cyprus also sent messages
This is the first meeting of a scheduled three in the context of the second round of talks between the two NATO allied countries, agreed upon in Greece on Dec. 7
The United States has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, following the Turkish parliament’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership. Despite the green light for the F-16 sale, Endy Zemenidis, Executive Director of Hellenic American Leaders (HALC), remains optimistic. He asserts that the “No Jets for Turkey” campaign has been one of the […]
The two leaders have already arranged a face-to-face meeting in Turkey for this spring, likely scheduled between May 5 and May 15
FM Gerapetritis: We'll confidently, prudently proceed with dialogue - DM Dendias: Greece won't give up any rights foreseen in international law
The two leaders have already scheduled another face-to-face meeting in the spring in Turkey, probably between May 5 and May 15.
Treaty of Lausanne 'can be easily read by both the Turks and us. They know very well that what lies beyond three (nautical) miles of Turkey is Greek, we know it too'
When I have 100 million (people) next to me making claims contrary to International Law I am worried, and I feel obliged to recommend ways to my country to preserve its national sovereignty intact
The Greek government, along with Egypt and the EU, expressed outrage at the time over the agreement
The informal meeting aims to promote non-confrontation in the Aegean
Despite a recent rapprochement, Ankara this week revisited its revisionist and baseless policy by issuing a new Navtex, and disputing Greece's right to defend its territory
A freezer-friendly meal to have on hand during the week
Turkey will be invited as a candidate country to event marking the 20th anniversary of the EU's "big enlargement", Belgian Foreign Minister tells To Vima
In a recent resolution to a protracted diplomatic saga, Turkey has agreed to acquire F-16s, while Sweden is set to join NATO and Greece will receive F-35s. To Vima spoke with Henri J. Barkey, an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, to assess the implications of this complex deal.
Regarding Turkish aggression in the Aegean, he stated, "The (US) government informed me that it continues to closely monitor this issue to encourage ongoing dialogue between Greece and Turkey."
He again confirmed talks with the US side over co-production of up to seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards
Minister will be accompanied by a large contingent of business representatives
Greek PM confirms visit to Turkey in May
Publication of a relevant protocol in the official gazette ends 20 months of foot-dragging on the part of Ankara
In an interview, Jeff Flake said that once the formal ratification document is received in Washington, the U.S. State Department would promptly send Congress notification of the $20 billion F-16s sale