https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ en Macropolis 2013 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:52 GMT 2026-05-23T00:00:52Z en Macropolis 2013 https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/ https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4411 Germany’s stance on the refugee crisis, amid fears of a worsening situation on Greek islands, is creating considerable anxiety in Athens about how events will unfold in the coming months. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:38:46 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4411 Chris Condos 2016-09-06T08:38:46Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4394 There was little encouragement from Brussels so far this week for the Greek government ahead of the next review. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:53:22 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4394 Chris Condos 2016-08-30T13:53:22Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4376 An unofficial meeting between the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers on Crete on Sunday culminated in message of support for Turkey’s European prospects. Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:32:59 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4376 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-29T13:32:59Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4338 The Greek government labelled as “unsubstantiated” claims that it is about to accept refugees from Germany on Crete, a move that would be incompatible with concerns in Athens that the small but steady rise in migrant arrivals over the last few weeks being the pre-cursor of bigger challenges. Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:00:15 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4338 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-08-15T09:00:15Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4296 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is reportedly trying to line up a meeting of southern European, or “Club Med,” leaders in early September as the Greek government seeks allies in its efforts to secure debt relief, but also as concerns grow about how the refugee crisis will unfold. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:09:02 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4296 Chris Condos 2016-08-05T08:09:02Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4226 The vote on the government’s proposal regarding a new electoral system will take place on Thursday this week, rather than Friday as had originally been planned. Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:19:03 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4226 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-07-19T08:19:03Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4082 The ongoing challenges of dealing with the refugee crisis were brought back into sharp focus on Wednesday night when several people were injured at the Moria camp on Lesvos following fights and a fire. Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:00:04 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4082 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-06-02T09:00:04Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.society.4031 The overwhelming majority of Greeks believe people fleeing war and persecution should be able to find refuge in other countries and that the Greek government should be doing more to help them, according to a new survey from one of the world’s leading human rights organisations. Tue, 24 May 2016 06:40:02 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.society.4031 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-24T06:40:02Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4017 The refugee crisis is back in the spotlight, and for reasons that indicate Greece still finds itself in a precarious position that could deteriorate rapidly if the agreement between the European Union and Turkey falls apart in the coming months. Thu, 19 May 2016 13:48:56 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.4017 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-19T13:48:56Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.society.3981 Almost two-thirds of Greeks, including the majority of those who voted for SYRIZA in the last election, do not believe that refugees can integrate to Greek society, according a poll published recently. Wed, 11 May 2016 20:21:21 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.society.3981 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-11T20:21:21Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3949 Greek concerns that slow progress in the European Union’s liberalisation of visas for Turkish citizens might undermine cooperation on the migrant issue are set to be allayed this week. Sun, 01 May 2016 20:03:41 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3949 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-05-01T20:03:41Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3884 Athens finds itself at odds again with its neighboring countries due to the ongoing migrant crisis. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 06:31:34 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3884 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-14T06:31:34Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.society.3870 Just over half of the refugees who found themselves stuck in Greece last month due to the closure of the northern border would remain in a reception centre until the borders open even though 71.4 percent are not satisfied with their current living conditions, a detailed survey of over 600 refugees in four camps has found. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:39:12 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.society.3870 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-11T08:39:12Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3868 Another layer in the complexity of dealing with the refugee crisis resurfaced for the Greek government on Sunday, when an attempt by dozens of migrants to cross the border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) increased diplomatic tension between the two countries. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 06:40:51 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3868 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-04-11T06:40:51Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3842 Greece is set to take on Friday the next step in preparing for the implementation of the European Union’s agreement with Turkey regarding the return and resettlement of refugees. Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:29:35 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3842 Chris Condos 2016-04-01T11:29:35Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3816 There have been some encouraging signs over the last few days that the European Union’s agreement with Turkey may be leading to a drop in the number of refugees crossing to Greece, thereby easing the pressure on the government. Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:12:28 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3816 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-28T08:12:28Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3813 The departure of non-governmental organisations from hot spots and other centres where refugees and migrants are gathered in Greece is putting extra pressure on the coalition over its management of the crisis. Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:04:23 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3813 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-24T13:04:23Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3808 Athens strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Brussels and expressed its “profound grief at this heinous crime” but is seriously concerned about the consequences this may have on the refugee crisis and especially on the implementation of the EU–Turkey deal secured in the Belgian capital last week. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:18:53 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3808 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-23T12:18:53Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3794 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras declared himself satisfied with the outcome of Friday’s EU-Turkey summit on refugees and said its content, particularly the references to the accession chapters that will open for Ankara, represented a diplomatic victory for Athens. Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:14:40 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3794 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-19T10:14:40Z https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3784 Athens broadly agrees with what European Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday following talks in Nicosia and Ankara that the migrant deal “still needs to be rebalanced so as to be accepted by all 28 member states and the EU institutions.” Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:00:27 GMT https://macropolis-staging.java1.eworx.gr/?i=portal.en.foreign-policy.3784 Nick Malkoutzis 2016-03-16T12:00:27Z