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American F-16 fighter jet

Biden Should Consider Delaying F-35 Sale to Greece

The priority is maintaining a balance of power between Greece and Turkey.

Pratik ChougulePratik ChouguleMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Eemshaven Netherlands power plant

Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained

Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 27, 2022October 6, 2022
Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey Lashes Out at Allies in Mediterranean Border Dispute

Cyprus and Greece are backed by America and France.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 2, 2020November 27, 2021

France Deploys Warships as Tensions with Turkey Rise

Turkey claims waters in which Greek Cyprus is drilling for natural gas.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 14, 2020December 3, 2021

Erdoğan-Putin Deal Tests Russian, Turkish Influence in Libya

The two strongmen announce a ceasefire, but they are not the only ones with an interest in Libya.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 9, 2020November 21, 2021
Laurent Wauquiez Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Under New Government, Greece’s Economic Prospects Look Up

For once, Greece is in the news for all the right reasons.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićOctober 2, 2019December 1, 2021

Why Greek-Russian Relations Haven’t Improved

When the far left came to power in Greece, there were fears it would seek an entente with Moscow.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 30, 2018November 21, 2021
Athens Greece

Why Now Is the Time for Greek Debt Relief

The conventional wisdom is that debt relief can’t happen before the German election. It could be worse after.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 19, 2017November 25, 2021

Gas Exploration Opens New Doors in Nicosia

Natural gas reserves estimated to be worth €38 billion could change minds on Cyprus.

Avatar photoDean KlovensJune 22, 2017November 25, 2021
Greece flag

The Latest Greek Drama, Explained

Haven’t paid attention to Greece lately? Here is everything you need to know.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 17, 2017November 25, 2021

Greece Tries to Weasel Out of Spending Commitments Again

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces higher spending without consulting his bailout monitors.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2016November 25, 2021
David Cameron Matteo Renzi Justin Trudeau

Countries Most Critical of Russia Sanctions Least Affected

Southern European nations oppose fresh sanctions even though they have been least affected by them.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 23, 2016November 15, 2021

Greeks Push Through Pension Cuts, Eye Debt Relief

Greek leaders hope that the latest round of cutbacks will unlock talks in Brussels about debt relief.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 9, 2016April 13, 2021

Tusk Rebuffs Greek Attempt to Circumvent Lenders

The European Council president turns down a Greek request to take the discussion to national leaders.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 28, 2016November 9, 2021

Greece Continues to Drive Businesses Away

By raising taxes on companies time and again, Greece is driving them into bankruptcy or abroad.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 22, 2016November 13, 2022

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