Dangerous political games

30/11/201519/12/2015 Konstantinos M. Pantzios Alexis Tsipras, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russia, SYRIZA, Turkey

Every political decision is evaluated based on its results and in Turkey’s case, a few days after the downing of the Russian fighter plane, the financial and diplomatic implications are already massive.

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Donald Tusk: ‘this is an important moment for the EU and for Turkey’

29/11/2015 ENstaff EU, European Union, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, terrorism, Turkey

In his introductory remarks, at the meeting of EU heads of state or government with Turkey, President Donald Tusk said: “[T]his is an important moment for the EU and I am sure also for Turkey. If the ambitious agreement that we are about to adopt is fully implemented, the 29th of November 2015 will be a crucial date in EU-Turkish relations.

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Federica Mogherini: ‘working closely with Turkey on many difficult issues’

29/11/2015 ENstaff EU Council, Europe, European Union, migrants, Mogherini, refugee crisis, refugees, Turkey

High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, in her remarks ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union with Turkey said: “We have difficult times. All of us know very well that apart from the meeting of today, both us, Turkey, but also the region, Turkish people, the European people are all living in very difficult times…”

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PM Tsipras writes on his visit to Turkey

18/11/2015 ENstaff borders, Foreign Affairs, government, Greece, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, Tsipras, Turkey

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, in article with Daily Sabah wrote: The times are difficult for peace and stability in our region. They call for a new level of communication and contact among countries that have the capacities and the will to ensure it based on trust and aimed at cooperation – whenever possible, not only when necessary – founded on international law…

EU Foreign Affairs Council_EU Newsroom_embassynews

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Foreign minister Kotzias addresses EU Foreign Affairs Council

18/11/201518/11/2015 ENstaff EU, EU Foreign Affairs Council, European Union, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, government, Greece, migrants, refugee crisis, refugees, Turkey

In his intervention during the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, on Monday in Brussels, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias analyzed a number of the aspects of the management of the refugee issue.

Informal EU Meeting Valletta_EU Council_embassynews

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Migration crisis: EU heads of state / government discuss latest developments

13/11/2015 ENstaff crisis, EASO, EU, EU Council, European Union, Fronted, migrants, refugees, Schengen, Turkey, Tusk

EU leaders discussed the latest developments in the migration crisis and how to accelerate the implementation of the measures agreed in September and October. President Donald Tusk warned that the future of Schengen is at stake…

(de g. à dr.) Jean Asselborn, ministre des Affaires étrangères et européennes (Luxembourg) ; Nikos Kotzias, ministre des Affaires étrangères (Grèce) ; Federica Mogherini, haute représentante de l’Union pour les affaires étrangères et la politique de sécurité, vice-présidente de la Commission européenne (Commission européenne)

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Kotzias: Greece cannot pay the cost of others’ choices in the region

08/11/2015 ENstaff EU, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Greece, Kotzias, Schengen, Turkey

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, in his remarks concerning current political affairs, with emphasis on the migration/refugee issue, at the 12th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Nov-6), inter alia stressed: Despite the ongoing financial and social constraints facing my country, our public opinion has been sympathetic to and supportive of the refugees in a manner that corresponds to our culture and values…

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Refugee crisis: “Decisions towards the right direction”, Tsipras says

17/10/201531/10/2015 ENstaff EU Summit, migrnts, refugee crisis, Tsipras, Turkey

“The decisions of the EU Summit on tackling the refugee crisis are towards the right direction” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Friday.

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Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.