According to international maritime norms, such research activities do not require permission from coastal states, but only a formal announcement to ensure the safety of navigation.

"Greece’s concerns over Turkey's initiatives are unfounded" said the Turkish President emphasizing these steps contribute to NATO’s security

In this episode, we speak with Prof. Spyros Blavoukos, a professor of international and European economic studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Prof. Blavoukos is also a senior research fellow at the Athens-based Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). One focus of the podcast is the recently adopted, by the […]

The primary focus of the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting is the preparation for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, scheduled for June 24–25, 2025.

The survival of Istanbul's once-thriving Greek Orthodox community at stake

Turkey itself has extended its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles in the Black Sea and in parts of its Mediterranean coastline since 1964.

Will the detention of opposition figures impact Turkey's relations with the EU and Greece? Turkey expert Dr. Ioannis N Grigoriadis answers key questions in an exclusive interview with To Vima International edition.

This development follows a meeting last week by the Turkey Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), held in the context of Turkey’s alert regarding seismic activity in the Aegean

Speaking at a book launch on Monday evening, Karamanlis, a former premier between 2004-2007, also repeated his view that negotiations with Turkey are not “a purpose unto itself”

Yasar Guler reiterated his country’s perseverance in following through with the policies reflected in the "Blue Homeland" idea, an irredentist strategy promoting a neo-Ottoman idea.

The Greek minister also deflected criticism by some opposition quarters over high defense spending, saying neighboring Turkey spends 14 times more

Last day of closely watched conference, entitled 'Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy', also included appearances by PM Mitsotakis and Ex-PM Tsipras

The talks took place in Athens on Tuesday in preparation for the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council scheduled to take place in early 2025

Mitsotakis added that statements by former PM Antonis Samaras against the government's foreign policy, and his scathing criticism of FM Gerapetritis, was 'unacceptable'

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'