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Prime ministerial intentions and Greek-Turkish ties
Most prime ministers in the post-dictatorship period have wanted to come to some form of agreement with Turkey. Konstantinos Karamanlis certainly did, Andreas Papandreou made a solid effort at Davos, Konstantinos Mitsotakis thought of it constantly and Kostas Simitis pursued it systematically.
Zografeion Lyceum in Istanbul celebrates Apostle Andrew
A grand musical event was organized at the historic Zografeion Lyceum in Istanbul, Turkey, in memory of Apostle Andrew of Asia Minor, the founder of the church of Constantinople, on the occasion of the Thronal Feast Day of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Syria – BBC: The jihadists are rebranding, it is too early to write off the Assad regime
Syria is entering a new phase of conflict as the situation in the country has escalated dangerously in recent days.
Dendias: Türkiye expands its claims while Europe needs a strong defensive strategy
“The country must be able to defend itself and alone,” said National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, speaking at the forum of the Economic Tachydromos newspaper. Against the backdrop of cruel geopolitical developments, but also the intensifying Turkish provocativeness, “we have to be able to stand alone.
Cyprus, NATO and the old mistakes
The issue of Cyprus' accession to NATO is an old but very bitter one due to the mistakes made and the distortions it reveals in political culture.
Today the 7th meeting on the Positive Agenda between Greece and Turkey in Athens
The 7th meeting of the Greece-Turkey Positive Agenda is taking place today in Athens, led by the two responsible Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Kostas Fragkogiannis and Mehmet Kemal Bozay. During this meeting, Mr. Fragkogiannis and Mr.
Syria's Assad seeking support after Aleppo loss
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sought to shore up support from his allies Sunday, after a monitor said a shock rebel offensive saw government forces lose control of Aleppo for the first time since the start of the country's civil war.
No progress in Greece-Turkey talks
The Greek government has decided that progress in resolving differences with Turkey over maritime zones and the two countries' continental shelf in the Aegean Sea is all but impossible. It has thus shifted its priorities back to maintaining contacts and engaging in lower-level talks.
Turkish, Saudi ministers discuss Syria as SNA gains ground in Tal Rifaat
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, held a phone conversation on Dec. 1 to discuss the latest developments in Syria, according to sources from the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Marc Poll: 64.7% of citizens support dialogue with Turkey – ND clearly ahead of EU elections
The new political landscape, marked by SYRIZA’s recent split and the “changing of the guard” in the main opposition, heralds a volatile political scene. If current public opinion trends are reflected at the polls, the next parliamentary composition will be the most fragmented in Greece’s political history.
Bulgarians’ Top Travel Choices in October: Greece and Turkey
In October, Bulgarians predominantly traveled to neighboring Turkey and Greece, while the largest groups of foreign visitors to Bulgaria came from Romania and Turkey, as reported by the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Bulgarian citizens made 720.9 thousand trips abroad during the month, marking a 3.9% increase compared to October last year.
Syria: Most of Aleppo under Jihadist control
Jihadists and rebels have seized most of Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, including its airport, during a lightning assault that left over 320 people dead, a monitoring group reported on Saturday, as the international community voiced concern.
Mitsotakis: I will run for Prime Minister in 2027, I haven’t yet decided on the next President of the Republic
“I’m moved,” said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding the opening of the Thessaloniki Metro, during an interview on Ant1, in which he announced his candidacy for the premiership in 2027. He emphasized his belief in single-party governments and also touched upon Greek-Turkish relations.
Greece bids for EuroBasket
The Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) has officially submitted its bid to host the 2029 EuroBasket to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Greece is requesting to host both a group stage and the final phase of the tournament, with other contenders including Slovenia and Slovakia. There are also rumors of a joint bid from Serbia and Turkey.
Diplomats monitoring Turkish arrest of Greek woman
The Greek Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments following the arrest, in Turkey, of a Greek woman awaiting trial on suspicion of theft in Istanbul, diplomatic sources have informed.
Greece does not intervene in judicial matters, but ensures the protection of the rights of Greek citizens, the sources noted.