Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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 two leaders have already scheduled another face-to-face meeting in the spring in Turkey, probably between May 5 and May 15.

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 […]

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.

Greek PM confirms visit to Turkey in May

Hungary and Viktor Orban have now become the center of attention.

The visit to Turkey on Saturday reportedly aims to overcome Ankara’s “foot-dragging” over ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession

Fahrettin Altun said media in both countries often color bilateral ties in jingoistic terms, something he said influences a large portion of public opinion in both nations.

Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy declines to comment on the Turkish leader's proposal, merely referring to details officially released during the Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting

Athens Declaration on Friendly Relations and Good Neighbourliness eyed as framework to rewarm, advance bilateral relations; avoid conflict

PM Mitsotakis' dog was photographed alongside the two leaders at the Maximos Mansion in Athens

Despite the 'wordplay', the atmosphere before, during and after talks was amicable. The 1923 Lausanne Treaty explicitly refers to 'Moslem minority' in Greek province of Thrace

The two leaders will issue statements after the meeting

It was the first time the two heads of state met

The Turkish President was welcomed by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis

The most intense and extensive government-to-government contacts by the two sides in more than two decades will be conducted in four locations in the Greek capital's center on Thursday, within 600 meters of each other

No less than three passenger jets will carry the Turkish delegation, replete with more than half the ministers in Turkish leader's Cabinet

The disruptions are connected to the arrival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Athens and a taxi strike related today's vote on a new tax bill

While a comprehensive settlement in the longstanding disputes is not expected, U.S. diplomats are eager to embrace any initiative that promises temporary stability in the turbulent Aegean waters

The Turkish President and his Ministers are set to meet in high-level talks with Greek PM Mitsotakis and Greek Ministers on December 7