diplomacy

Latest eyebrow-raising statement has combative Turkish leader reflecting on total conquest of Cyprus by invasion forces in 1974

Diplomatic sources in Ankara confirmed an upcoming Greek-Turkish meeting in Athens for confidence-building measures, set for April 22

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

The two leaders have already arranged a face-to-face meeting in Turkey for this spring, likely scheduled between May 5 and May 15

The Greek Premier will first be received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks focusing on expanding ties in a variety of sectors

“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. […]

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

Talks revolved on bilateral and regional issues, with a focus on the Mideast, according to diplomatic sources