Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is expected to brief lawmakers on Ankara’s diplomatic ambitions, including Feridun Sinirlioğlu’s candidacy for UN secretary-general, as opposition parties seek answers about Athens’ response.
Behind the specific disagreements, a broader geopolitical issue may be at play, as Ankara and Baku diverge on Iran, Israel and Armenia
Ankara has formally nominated veteran diplomat Feridun Sinirlioğlu, seeking to break the deadlock in the Security Council selection process. The move has raised concerns in Athens and Nicosia over the prospect of a Turkish candidate leading the United Nations.
Israeli ambassador Pninat Yanai rejects the memorandum as legally baseless, echoing US, EU and regional partners' opposition; PM reiterates Greek position
Mitsotakis invokes international law and the Greece-Egypt maritime agreement as a model for resolving disputes in the eastern Mediterranean
The proposed multilateral institution aims to expand access to financing for governments and defense companies as Athens and Ankara pursue competing military modernization programs
Chairing a UN Security Council session, the PM said international law cannot be applied selectively and Greek islands cannot be ignored
A rock formation fell near the entrance of the Göreme Open-Air Museum, killing two people and injuring one, as rescue teams search the site
The State Department restored language describing the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum as a “provocative” and “non-constructive” development after an initial statement drew criticism in Athens. Greek and U.S. diplomats worked to secure the change, which reflects wider strategic interests in the Eastern Mediterranean
A visit to Smyrna and the coast of Asia Minor reveals a country combining rapid industrial development, ambitious housing projects and expanding exports with high inflation, steep interest rates and a weakening currency.
Six countries warn against undermining international law, following ratification by Libya’s eastern parliament; US describes latter move as unhelpful and provocative
Turkish president dismisses Greek, EU and Egyptian objections as legally unfounded; Washington calls the Libyan parliament’s ratification 'unhelpful and provocative'
Kostas Karamanlis warned against concessions to Turkey, while Antonis Samaras renewed his call for the foreign minister's dismissal, as criticism of the government's foreign policy continued within New Democracy.
Senior officials from the three countries will hold talks in Tehran as Houthi attacks intensify and tensions between Iran and the United States rise. The meeting aims to advance regional coordination and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
The State Department calls the ratification of the Turkey-Libya memorandum provocative, warning it raises regional tension, and urges dialogue
In a forceful appeal to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Hellenic American Leadership Council warns that U.S. reluctance to condemn a controversial maritime boundary jeopardizes deepwater energy investments and the security of Souda Bay.
Egypt has reiterated its categorical opposition to Libya’s ratification of the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum, amid wider regional disputes over maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones (EEZs)
Athens has reiterated its rejection of the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, arguing that the agreement violates international law and cannot have legal effects on third countries.
Athens is seeking to counter opposition claims of a “national defeat” over the Turkey-Libya agreement by emphasizing international law and accelerating talks with Egypt on expanding their maritime boundaries
Greece and Egypt 'double down' on opposition to this week's ratification of a 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum, reaffirming international law as consultations continue on expanding their 2020 EEZ deal