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European Elections Could Transform Greek Politics

At the heart of an unstable and turbulent region, Greek politics stand at a political crossroads with the country's current political landscape shaped by the dominant presence of the center-right New Democracy party, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Despite...

US Ambassador Pyatt Calls Greece ''The Guardian of European Energy Security''

Speaking on Friday at the Southeast Europe Energy Forum 2019, currently taking place in Thessaloniki, the American Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said that Greece plays a leading role in the region in regard to energy-related issues. Pyatt expressed the...

Greeks Go to the Polls for Crucial European, Local Elections

Millions of Greeks go the polling stations on Sunday to vote for the country's 21 representatives to the European Parliament. In parallel, they also vote for local, municipal and regional representatives. 9,922,294 voters (4,810,075 men, 5,122,219 women) are eligible to...

Greek European Elections a Litmus Test for PM Tsipras

As Greece heads for the polls this coming Sunday to elect its representatives to the European Parliament, the question is not who will win, but by how much. The bellwether EU plebiscite is held in parallel with Greek municipal and...

AUKUS Undermines NATO, Brings France Closer to Greece, Cyprus

A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS, which has drawn France closer to Greece and Cyprus, and widened its divide with Turkey. By Konstantinos Apostolou-Katsaros A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS. Although...

US, EU Pile Pressure on Erdogan to De-Escalate Crisis with Greece, Cyprus

The tension generated by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean in recent months has subsided as Ankara is feeling pressure from the EU and the United States to deescalate and proceed to talks with Greece. On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

Diplomatic Bickering on Tsipras-Erdogan Press Conference

In an often awkward joint press conference following their meeting, the two leaders focused on the two countries cooperation, but mildly attacked each other's positions on bilateral issues, with some of the respective comments becoming dangerously personal. "We are aware...

EU's Future Prospects the Focus of Kotzias-Gabriel Meeting in Athens

"Greece belongs in the Eurozone," German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Thursday, during joint statements with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias after their meeting in Athens. He also emphasized that this discussion was now closed, since "Europe cannot...

Greek Minister Appears Optimistic About Economy During U.S. Visit

State Minister Nikos Pappas said Greece is a country that honors its obligations, achieves its targets and is a reliable economic partner internationally. Pappas expressed his optimistic view on Greek economy during a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in...

Greek Election Day: Samaras' Coalition Faces Tough Mid-Term Challenge

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' fragile coalition of his New Democracy Conservatives and partner the PASOK Socialists faced a stern test as Greeks went to the polls on May 18 in municipal elections. The day didn't start well: PASOK leader Evangelos...