Greece–Turkey relations

Athens remains vigilant and ready to collaborate with partners and allies in addressing a potential scenario involving the delineation of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between Turkey and Syria - a move that could undermine the Republic of Cyprus' interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.

PASOK President Nikos Androulakis urged the Greek government to prevent a Turkish-Syrian EEZ agreement following the Libyan model, in his statement during the pre-summit proceedings of the European Socialists in Brussels on Thursday.

Turkish analysts and media are calling for Turkey to sign an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with the new Syrian government, following the precedent set with Libya.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the New Democracy party, and the electoral law for 2027, speaking on the second day of the "50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy" conference hosted by the Greek newspaper To Vima.

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis briefed political leaders on Wednesday, one at a time, on escalating developments in Syria and the Middle East, alongside progress in Greek-Turkish relations and Cyprus, as the country readies for its two-year tenure on the United Nations Security Council starting January 1.

The Greek-Turkish rapprochement process is moving within a framework of step-by-step efforts to maintain a calm climate and manage issues that could provoke tensions in the immediate future. Naturally, the significant distance separating the two countries on the major issue of maritime delimitation defines both the framework and the limits of this challenging undertaking.

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.

A divine liturgy for St. Andrew, the founder of the Orthodox Church, was celebrated on Nov. 30 at the Fener Greek Patriate in Istanbul.

Held at the historic Aya Yorgi Patriarchal Church in the Fatih district, the service featured scripture readings, hymns and congregants lighting candles in prayer.

Turkey's Defense Ministry on Thursday lashed out at the Republic of Cyprus, after its president, Nikos Christodoulides, reiterated the island nation's aspirations to join NATO.

The fragile state of Greek-Turkish diplomatic talks faces further strain following hardline remarks from Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler, who reiterated Ankara's contentious positions on territorial and maritime disputes.