Greek-Turkish relations

Perennial EU candidate Turkey has repeatedly issued threats and engaged in saber-rattling to prevent action on the Maritime Spatial Plan

Minister Hakan Fidan cites 'more than one problem' in the Aegean needing resolution; quip aimed at domestic audience comes amid significantly improved relations

The Greek Foreign Minister stressed that the next round of talks, the «positive agenda», issues mainly focusing on low intensity matters, would take place in Athens on December 2-3

In an interview with a Turkish newspaper, Fidan conveyed a “message” advocating for a win-win approach or “kazan-kazan” in Turkish, regarding issues in the Aegean Sea that concern both countries.

VIMAtodotis column cites high-level talks over the progress made to implement a series of recent bilateral agreements signed by Athens and Ankara

Greek PM: 'We see no violations in the Aegean, we have better cooperation with Turkey. If we can’t solve the EEZ and continental shelf issues, this doesn’t mean we should be on the brink of war'

Fidan advised Greece to 'stay away from these issues,' emphasizing the risk of being drawn into regional conflicts and facing consequent repercussions.

PM Mitsotakis also repeated a warning to the new leadership in North Macedonia: 'when someone pulls on the line, they should be ready for it to break'

Speaking at the Turkish presidential complex, the Greek PM said Israel had every right to defend itself, while characterizing Hamas as a terrorist group

Some of the areas of interest explored included possible collaboration on wind turbines in the Aegean Sea, further tourism cooperation following the visa express

Leros, Limnos, Kalymnos, Kastellorizo and Symi added to the list for Express visa, joining five bigger and more well-known destinations

Greek PM Mitsotakis efers to halt to provocations in the Aegean over the past 12 months, a curb on human trafficking and an express visa process for 10 islands

The Greek PM himself made the announcement from Brussels on Thursday, while he also responded to a question on Athens' intent to create a marine park in the central Aegean, an environmental initiative

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 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

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

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