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The Mitsotakis government this month said it aims to designate an undersea marine park in the Aegean and Ionian Seas

A pilot program allowing 7-day express visas to be issued to Turkish citizens wishing to visit 10 islands in the eastern Aegean began on April 1

The top Greek diplomat reiterated the need for the alliance to fully support Ukraine as the whole “architecture” of international security based on the strict adherence to international law and fidelity in upholding the principles of sovereignty and self-determination were at stake

If the election losses indeed cause a shift in Greek-Turkish relations, the first signs may appear today at NATO

According to reports, a Turkish coast guard patrol boat entered Greek territorial waters for the specific period, where it was intercepted by a corresponding Hellenic Coast Guard vessel

Greek leader said that despite a recent détente with Turkey, Athens will continue to strengthen its military capabilities

Minister George Gerapetritis responded in Parliament to PASOK deputy and former tourism minister Giorgos Nikitiadis, who said the program's inauguration has been delayed

A key component of Turkey’s military-industrial policymaking during the past decade is the production and export of military drones. In 2022, for the first time ever, four Turkish companies – Baykar, Aselsan, TAI and Roketsan – were included among the top 100 largest international weapons manufacturers (the list is compiled annually by the International Peace […]

An interview with Wilson Center analyst, Nicholas Danforth, reveals deep-seated differences, suggesting the U.S.-Turkey F-16 deal may be a transactional pause, not a reset

Foreign Ministry also briefs International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Spanish coordinator of Navtex for Mediterranean and Black Sea regions

Entry of Turkish coast guard patrol boat into Imia territorial waters on Saturday reportedly generates communication on 'emergency line'

A delegation of Turkish farmers joined their protesting Greek counterparts in the extreme northeast port city of Alexandroupolis over the weekend as a show of solidarity for the demands made by the latter. The development comes amid preparations for a threatened forceful protest in downtown Athens on Tuesday by Greek farmers, although the government has […]

The incident ended without escalating after the Turkish vessel withdrew following notification by a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat

“Even the smallest spark can lead to a catastrophe” said German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas during his shuttle diplomacy trip to Athens and Ankara in August 2020. Tensions had been triggered by Turkish natural gas explorations off Greek islands in the eastern Mediterranean. Rival military maneuvers by Greece and Turkey helped to aggravate the situation. […]

Warship is part of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2’s (SNMG2) immediate reaction force, in which the Hellenic Navy frigate Kanaris also participates

Soli Özel is a senior lecturer at Kadir Has University and Member of the European Council on Foreign Relations talks about EU’s ability to formulate a cohesive foreign policy, about Greek – Turkish relations and the mistakes of the past and explains why liberal democracy is in danger. Soli Özel will participate in the Delphi […]

Unilateral claims and disregard for international law, standing treaties re-emerge in official Ankara's language, despite recent 'thaw' in Greek-Turkish relations

Speaking to Haber television, the top Turkish diplomat underlined that Turkey had “historical issues with Greece in the Aegean Sea that we [Turkey] have inherited”.

Notably, it was decided that Greece and Turkey would join forces in combating illegal migration and the smuggling of migrants.

Minister will be accompanied by a large contingent of business representatives