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• 18 July, 2008
  Education ministry briefs UK, EU over latest FYROM-based provocation in academia
  
• 14 July, 2008
  Karamanlis, Zapatero discuss migration, energy issues
  
• 14 July, 2008
  Karamanlis reiterates Athens' support for Med Union
  
• 12 July, 2008
  Greece and European policy for the seas
  
• 24 June, 2008
  Greece wants Balkans a European neighborhood of peace, PM says
  
• 20 June, 2008
  PM Karamanlis in Brussels for EU summit
  
• 13 June, 2008
  Barroso congratulates Greece on ratification of reform treaty
  
• 12 June, 2008
  PM: Lisbon Treaty the 'realistic path to 21st century Europe'
  
• 06 June, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis addresses Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee
  
• 06 June, 2008
  Greek position on Cuba in line with EU, Koumoutsakos says
  
• 04 June, 2008
  Karamanlis requests discussion on global economic situation at upcoming EU Summit
  
• 31 May, 2008
  EU health commissioner due in Athens for Women Leaders Working Group conference
  
• 28 May, 2008
  EU urges Turkey to assist Cyprus solution
  
• 28 May, 2008
  Turkey responsible for illegal immigration in Cyprus, says Euro MP
  
• 27 May, 2008
  EU General Affairs Council discusses Balkans, Turkey, June summit
  
• 27 May, 2008
  Defense minister attends EU ministers' council
  
• 20 May, 2008
  Greece and France sign internal security cooperation agreement
  
• 15 May, 2008
  Bakoyannis on French EU Presidency
  
• 14 May, 2008
  European foreign ministers meet in Paris
  
• 02 May, 2008
  Rhodes voted top European holiday destination
  
• 01 May, 2008
  Greek-Russian energy agreement will have a duration of at least 30 years
  
• 30 April, 2008
  Ecumenical Patriarch sees 'hope' in Turkey's European prospects
  
• 29 April, 2008
  Deputy FM on Cyprus solution efforts
  
• 29 April, 2008
  European Commission assessments on European economies
  
• 17 April, 2008
  PM Karamanlis gives interview to Austrian newspaper
  
• 16 April, 2008
  5th annual conference on ‘Defense and Security in the 21st Century’
  
• 10 April, 2008
  Bakoyannis calls for EU involvement in Kosovo; renews call to Skopje to solve name issue
  
• 10 April, 2008
  Bakoyannis and Romanian counterpart hold talks in Athens
  
• 10 April, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis meets Bulgarian counterpart Kalfin
  
• 10 April, 2008
  Development Minister Folias addresses Economist conference
  
• 09 April, 2008
  US envoy, former German FM address Economist conference
  
• 29 March, 2008
  Euro-Med Parliamentary Assembly opens in Athens
  
• 15 March, 2008
  PM: FYROM name must have geographic qualifier
  
• 28 February, 2008
  Athens to decide on Kosovo recognition at later stage
  
• 26 February, 2008
  Greek design for euro's 10th anniversary coin
  
• 25 February, 2008
  Effort to promote innovative 'made in Greece' products
  
• 19 February, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis says Greece will decide at 'later stage' on Kosovo
  
• 06 February, 2008
  PM Karamanlis holds talks with Slovenian counterpart
  
• 02 February, 2008
  Slovenian FM calls for compromise in FYROM 'name issue'
  
• 30 January, 2008
  European Parliament president on death of Athens Archbishop Christodoulos
  
• 19 January, 2008
  Deputy FM Valinakis participates in informal Mediterranean FMs meeting
  
• 17 January, 2008
  5th Informal EU Foreign Ministers Meeting to take place in Paphos
  
• 17 December, 2007
  FM Bakoyannis against linking Serbia's EU prospects to Kosovo
  
• 15 December, 2007
  PM Karamanlis satisfied with EU Summit results
  
• 15 December, 2007
  Kosovo issue must be handled with great care. PM Karamanlis says
  
• 15 December, 2007
  Premier Karamanlis warns on FYROM name issue
  
• 14 December, 2007
  PM Karamanlis hails signing of EU Reform Treaty
  
• 10 December, 2007
  Karamanlis addresses EU-Africa summit in Lisbon on migration, climate change
  
• 30 November, 2007
  EU agriculture representative on Greek feta cheese
  
• 28 November, 2007
  Greece signs accord with EU for NSRF programs worth 20.3 bln euros
  
• 22 November, 2007
  EU Commissioner calls on Turkey to make moves on Cyprus
  
• 21 November, 2007
  Foreign ministry outlines details of western Balkans proposal
  
• 20 November, 2007
  Greece tables proposals on western Balkan countries at EU General Affairs Council
  
• 16 November, 2007
  FM Bakoyannis meets with French counterpart in Paris
  
• 14 November, 2007
  Commission acknowledges Greek efforts towards fiscal consolidation, FinMin says
  
• 11 November, 2007
  Positive Commission report on Greek economy
  
• 11 November, 2007
  Foreign ministry about EU Commission's report on Turkey
  
• 09 November, 2007
  Time to solve FYROM name issue is now, Bakoyannis tells MPs
  
• 09 November, 2007
  EU Council of Justice, Interior Ministers convenes in Brussels
  
• 07 November, 2007
  Valinakis on results of Euro-Med foreign affairs conference
  
• 07 November, 2007
  Parliament President Sioufas addresses 9th Euro-Mediterranean meeting
  
• 07 November, 2007
  EU Commissioner Rehn on FYROM
  
• 05 November, 2007
  PM Karamanlis holds talks with Commissioner Stavros Dimas
  
• 31 October, 2007
  Greece again calls for EU-wide action to combat illegal immigration
  
• 24 October, 2007
  Rehn spokeswoman calls for intensified efforts to find mutually acceptable FYROM name solution
  
• 24 October, 2007
  Ecumenical Patriarch meets with Italian PM Prodi
  
• 23 October, 2007
  Greek fiscal deficit at 2.5 pct of GDP in 2006, Eurostat
  
• 20 October, 2007
  Greek PM applauds successful outcome of Reform Treaty talks
  
• 16 October, 2007
  Bakoyannis meets EU's Rehn
  
• 10 October, 2007
  FinMin presents Greece's eco policy priorities to ECOFIN council
  
• 05 October, 2007
  Koumoutsakos on Solana's statement on use of veto
  
• 05 October, 2007
  Athens urges adherence to EU Reform Treaty schedule
  
• 04 October, 2007
  European Parliament ratifies report by Dutch Eurodeputy on Turkish accession course
  
• 03 October, 2007
  Greek interior minister attends EU ministers' council on terrorism
  
• 04 September, 2007
  Greece tables initiative for European 'rapid reaction force' for natural disasters
  
• 04 September, 2007
  European Investments Bank to provide financial aid for wildfires in Greece
  
• 03 September, 2007
  Barroso: 'Greece's problem is Europe's problem'
  
• 30 August, 2007
  European Commission discusses fires in Greece
  
• 01 August, 2007
  Bakoyannis outlines foreign policy to Greek ambassadors
  
• 27 July, 2007
  Natgas agreement signed by Greece, Italy and Turkey in Rome a 'historic event', PM says
  
• 27 July, 2007
  US pleased over agreement for Turkey-Greece-Italy pipeline
  
• 27 June, 2007
  EP Petition Committee to explore the situation of Famagusta
  
• 25 June, 2007
  Karamanlis: Deal clinched in Brussels an 'important step for EU'
  
• 22 June, 2007
  All must assume their responsibilities on EU Treaty, PM says at EU summit dinner
  
• 22 June, 2007
  PM Costas Karamanlis inaugurates Greek permanent EU delegation's new building
  
• 22 June, 2007
  FinMin hails strong economic performance
  
• 21 June, 2007
  Prime Minister Karamanlis in Brussels for the EU Summit meeting
  
• 21 June, 2007
  Nearly two thirds of Greeks back EuroConstitution, survey shows
  
• 19 June, 2007
  PM Karamanlis says high time to go ahead with European integration
  
• 19 June, 2007
  EU General Affairs Council convening in Luxembourg
  
• 16 June, 2007
  Greek and Portuguese PMs discuss European constitutional treaty, EU enlargement
  
• 16 June, 2007
  FM Dora Bakoyannis replies to question by PASOK on foreign policy
  
• 07 June, 2007
  Government on Euro-Parliament report on FYROM passports
  
• 06 June, 2007
  ECOFIN ends deficit disciplinary procedures against Greece; praises Athens' performance, collected data
  
• 02 June, 2007
  Mediterranean Forum FMs discuss creation of Euromediterranean Union
  
• 02 June, 2007
  Deputy FM Valinakis meets Luxembourg counterpart Schmidt
  
• 01 June, 2007
  Karamanlis meets EU Commissioner Potočnik
  
• 30 May, 2007
  Euro-Med Forum ministerial to be held on Crete on June 1-2
  
• 24 May, 2007
  Greek Euro-MP raises issue of political crisis in Turkey
  
• 23 May, 2007
  Karamanlis again spells out standing positions on Turkey's EU prospects, Cyprus in Australian TV interview
  
• 23 May, 2007
  Commission approves Greek-Italian request over gas pipeline
  
• 15 May, 2007
  EU General Affairs Council focuses on European constitution, EU-Russia summit
  
• 15 May, 2007
  Meimarakis refers to Kosovo at EU defence ministers council
  
• 11 May, 2007
  Greek fiscal deficit cut "credible and sustainable", Commission says
  
• 10 May, 2007
  EU acknowledges efforts made by the Greek economy, FinMin says
  
• 10 May, 2007
  PM stresses Athens' support for wider region's European course during 'Europe Day' celebration
  
• 10 May, 2007
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis inaugurates Europe Day festive events
  
• 08 May, 2007
  Commission will recommend on May 16 Greece's exit from excessive deficit procedure, Almunia says
  
• 08 May, 2007
  PM congratulates Sarkozy on election victory
  
• 07 May, 2007
  Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis visits Ancient Agora in Athens
  
• 04 May, 2007
  Valinakis and Spanish counterpart discuss Turkey, illegal immigration
  
• 04 May, 2007
  Greece to exit excessive deficit procedure very soon, Almunia says
  
• 04 May, 2007
  Commission publishes annual report on Eurozone's economy
  
• 03 May, 2007
  Greek, Tunisian FMs discuss bilateral ties, Euro-Med cooperation
  
• 27 April, 2007
  European Parliament ratifies report on fishing boat modernisation
  
• 26 April, 2007
  PM says Greece supports political unification and deepening of EU
  
• 25 April, 2007
  Gov't on Cyprus' eurozone prospects
  
• 25 April, 2007
  FM Bakoyannis meets Slovenian counterpart
  
• 24 April, 2007
  EU General Affairs Council probes Middle East peace process
  
• 24 April, 2007
  Greek fiscal deficit at 2.6 pct of GDP in 2006, Eurostat
  
• 21 April, 2007
  EU Euro affairs ministers' meeting ends; sessions focus on coastal areas,
  
• 17 April, 2007
  Greek inflation slowed to 2.8 pct in March, Eurostat
  
• 14 April, 2007
  EU Commissioner Piebalgs praises Greece's growing diversification in energy sector
  
• 14 April, 2007
  Sioufas meets with Montenegro leadership, energy cooperation eyed
  
• 26 March, 2007
  Karamanlis praises Declaration of Berlin, German EU presidency
  
• 16 March, 2007
  EU Energy Commissioner welcomes pipeline deal
  
• 10 March, 2007
  Greece on the front line against climate change, PM Karamanlis says
  
• 10 March, 2007
  Karamanlis on Lisbon strategy and Greek economy
  
• 09 March, 2007
  Climate change to dominate EU leaders' talks, PM says
  
• 08 March, 2007
  FM Dora Bakoyannis addresses conference on European security and defence
  
• 28 February, 2007
  FinMin satisfied with positive ECOFIN assessment of stability, growth program
  
• 17 February, 2007
  President Papoulias in Bucharest: Greece backs EU membership for SE Europe
  
• 17 February, 2007
  Commissioner's spokeswoman on exploration of oil off Cyprus
  
• 17 February, 2007
  Athens supports Ahtisaari process for Kosovo, Koumoutsakos says
  
• 17 February, 2007
  EU Environment Commissioner Dimas holds meetings in Washington
  
• 16 February, 2007
  Government on reported CIA flights through Greece
  
• 16 February, 2007
  EU justice, interior ministers probe illegal immigration
  
• 14 February, 2007
  EU Commission presents upbeat report on Greek stability program
  
• 13 February, 2007
  EU German Presidency adopts two Greek proposals on mass media, Roussopoulos says
  
• 03 February, 2007
  European Commission backs Cyprus’exploration rights
  
• 02 February, 2007
  Energy commissioner hails Greece-Italy natural gas oil pipeline agreement
  
• 01 February, 2007
  FM spokesman Koumoutsakos on Bakoyannis' visit to Thrace
  
• 01 February, 2007
  Greece to send revised GDP figures report to Eurostat, FinMin says
  
• 25 January, 2007
  Karamanlis outlines Greek positions on issues affecting SE Europe during CoE address
  
• 25 January, 2007
  Karamanlis - message to FYROM over name issue
  
• 25 January, 2007
  'Full compliance, full accession' Greece's position on Turkey's European prospects, PM says
  
• 25 January, 2007
  Government on alleged CIA flights through Greece
  
• 24 January, 2007
  FM Bakoyannis meets Douste-Blazy, French business people in Paris
  
• 24 January, 2007
  EU to rule on Greek deficit in spring
  
• 23 January, 2007
  EU FMs adopt text on financial aid and direct trade regulations
  
• 23 January, 2007
  Ecumenical Patriarch visits Council of Europe
  
• 20 January, 2007
  Gov't faces issues of terrorism with high priority and respects the constitutional order, Justice Minister says
  
• 20 January, 2007
  Women's event held in Thessaloniki on Greece's immigration policy
  
• 17 January, 2007
  Rodi Kratsa elected first vice president of European Parliament
  
• 15 January, 2007
  FM addresses event on 'Vision of Europe' in Munich
  
• 12 January, 2007
  Foreign ministry regarding Gul visit, occupied territories on Cyprus
  
• 12 January, 2007
  Greece on EU-Russian relations in energy
  
• 12 January, 2007
  FM spokesman on ECHR ruling on Great School of the Nation property in Istanbul
  
• 10 January, 2007
  Foreign ministry responds to Gul statements on Greek Moslem minority
  
• 10 January, 2007
  European Human Rights Court landmark ruling on Great School of the Nation property in Istanbul
  
• 09 January, 2007
  Greek government focusing on Lisbon Strategy goals, development minister says
  
• 04 January, 2007
  FM outlines Greek foreign policy priorities for 2007
  
• 03 January, 2007
  PM Karamanlis message warmly praises Bulgaria's and Romania's EU entry
  
• 02 January, 2007
  FM Dora Bakoyannis attends Bulgaria's EU accession celebrations
  
• 29 December, 2006
  Turkey must become genuinely European, Karamanlis stresses
  
• 21 December, 2006
  COREPER agrees to open 'Industry-Businesses' chapter in EU's accession talks with Turkey
  
• 21 December, 2006
  SE Europe Stability Pact welcomes signing of CEFTA
  
• 20 December, 2006
  Bakoyannis opens exhibition on Greek EEC accession talks
  
• 20 December, 2006
  India: Cyprus solution must be in line with UN resolutions
  
• 19 December, 2006
  Finmin opens Athens conference on regulating Balkan markets
  
• 19 December, 2006
  Greeks support common foreign policy for EU, Eurobarometer finds
  
• 18 December, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis replies to Blair statement regarding Turkey
  
• 16 December, 2006
  Karamanlis hails EU's 'historic' decision to admit Bulgaria, Romania on Jan. 1
  
• 16 December, 2006
  Cyprus issue should be solved within UN, Karamanlis reiterates
  
• 16 December, 2006
  EU leaders agree on enlargement, EU-Turkey talks
  
• 16 December, 2006
  The EU Summit conclusions on immigration policy, energy
  
• 16 December, 2006
  EU Commission adopts financing decision for Turkish Cypriots, decoupled from direct trade regulation
  
• 15 December, 2006
  PM Karamanlis underlines need for common policy, action on issue of immigration at EU Summit
  
• 14 December, 2006
  Government on EU decision regarding Turkey; PM to Brussels on Thursday
  
• 14 December, 2006
  Mechanism for monitoring Turkey's accession adequate, Athens says
  
• 13 December, 2006
  Athens on EU-Turkey accession negotiations
  
• 13 December, 2006
  Energy Community Regulatory Board holds first meeting in Athens
  
• 13 December, 2006
  EU report on Greek growth, jobs reform
  
• 13 December, 2006
  EU Presidency expresses full support for Cyprus settlement
  
• 12 December, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis expresses satisfaction on EU decision on Turkey
  
• 07 December, 2006
  Government wants united European position on Turkey, FM says
  
• 07 December, 2006
  Meeting on European prospects of the Balkans held in Brussels
  
• 06 December, 2006
  FM briefs President on foreign policy issues
  
• 06 December, 2006
  Cyprus FM expresses disappointment over Turkey thwarting Cypriot accession in Open Skies Treaty
  
• 06 December, 2006
  Vanhanen says Commission recommendation good foundation for discussion
  
• 05 December, 2006
  Karamanlis, Prodi discuss Turkey's EU prospects, bilateral ties
  
• 05 December, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis attends OSCE meeting in Brussels
  
• 05 December, 2006
  Deputy gov't spokesman Antonaros on Euro-Turkish, Athens-Nicosia relations
  
• 05 December, 2006
  Greece, Italy seek to widen energy cooperation
  
• 02 December, 2006
  Turkey must honor its signature, FM Bakoyannis says
  
• 30 November, 2006
  Karamanlis: Commission position vis-à-vis Turkey a ‘basis for further talks’
  
• 30 November, 2006
  Brok criticizes Commission's recommendation on Turkey's EU course
  
• 30 November, 2006
  Commission's recommendation a 'weak signal' European Parliament's Rapporteur on Turkey says
  
• 29 November, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis participates in Euro-Mediterranean conference
  
• 28 November, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis and PASOK deputy Papoutsis refer to the Pope's visit to Turkey
  
• 28 November, 2006
  Athens on breakdown of Finnish EU-Turkey initiative; Finnish FM: 'Business as usual cannot continue'
  
• 28 November, 2006
  Deputy FM Valinakis holds talks with Cyprus FM
  
• 22 November, 2006
  Greek and British PMs discuss EU, Turkey, Middle East, Balkans and bilateral relations
  
• 21 November, 2006
  Gov't backs Finnish proposal on timetable for Turkey to meet obligations vis-à-vis Cyprus
  
• 21 November, 2006
  EU Presidency: Turkey must fulfill commitments by first week of December
  
• 17 November, 2006
  Athens comments on Gul's 'blackmail' statements
  
• 15 November, 2006
  PACE rapporteur describes SBA inhabitants ''second class citizens''
  
• 14 November, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis underlines Greece's desire for speedup in EU Finnish presidency's efforts
  
• 14 November, 2006
  Bakoyannis' urges tough line on Turkey in FT interview
  
• 14 November, 2006
  EU dinner focuses on future of Europe
  
• 13 November, 2006
  Black Sea Cooperation moves closer to EU
  
• 09 November, 2006
  PM Costas Karamanlis arrives in Bratislava and meets Slovak counterpart
  
• 09 November, 2006
  European Commission: 'Renewed efforts' needed for mutually acceptable solution to FYROM 'name issue'
  
• 09 November, 2006
  Conference on '25 years of Greece's EU accession'
  
• 09 November, 2006
  EU deadline to Turkey over Ankara Protocol
  
• 09 November, 2006
  Foreign ministry spokesman, PASOK party comment on Turkey's EU progress report
  
• 09 November, 2006
  European Parliament parties satisfied with European Commission's report on Turkey
  
• 08 November, 2006
  Greece could exit excessive deficit procedures in spring, Almunia says
  
• 07 November, 2006
  Greek fiscal deficit below 3.0 pct in 2006-08, Commission report
  
• 03 November, 2006
  PM Karamanlis warns Turkey it must meet EU obligations
  
• 03 November, 2006
  Bakoyannis rules out EU progress for Turkey unless it fulfills obligations
  
• 03 November, 2006
  No reason for Greece to be invited to informal meeting on EU-Turkish Cypriot trade regulation, FM says
  
• 03 November, 2006
  Ankara rejects meeting with Cypriot FM in Helsinki
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Foreign ministry on EU talks for direct trade with Turkish Cypriots
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Gov't on EU-Turkey relations
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Greece unveils National Strategic Reference Framework program for 2007-2013
  
• 02 November, 2006
  Hoon calls on Turkey to accept its EU obligations
  
• 01 November, 2006
  European Parliament president urges Turkey to observe Copenhagen criteria
  
• 01 November, 2006
  Cyprus says return of Varosha precondition for successful Finnish initiative
  
• 31 October, 2006
  FM spokesman denies invitation for EU-Turkish Cypriot community talks
  
• 31 October, 2006
  Turkey must abide by EU rules, Greece reiterates
  
• 27 October, 2006
  Cyprus hopes Turkey's EU course to continue but says Ankara undermining process
  
• 26 October, 2006
  Greek traditional beverages 'safeguarded products' in EU
  
• 24 October, 2006
  Eurostat withdraws reservations on Greek budget figures
  
• 21 October, 2006
  PM confers with Cyprus President ahead of EU informal summit
  
• 21 October, 2006
  Main opposition's Papandreou calls for 'no discounts' in Turkey's EU course
  
• 21 October, 2006
  President Papadopoulos discusses Finnish proposal with EU leaders
  
• 18 October, 2006
  Bakoyannis attends EU council on Middle East, Balkans
  
• 17 October, 2006
  Commisioner Rehn urges Turkey to fulfill its EU obligations regarding Cyprus
  
• 14 October, 2006
  EU's Mediterranean foreign ministers conclude Athens meeting
  
• 14 October, 2006
  Bakoyannis on Turkey's EU prospects, Armenian genocide issue
  
• 12 October, 2006
  FM spokesman replies to Ankara on 'derailment' of Turkey's EU candidacy
  
• 12 October, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis holds talks with German SPD delegation
  
• 12 October, 2006
  Foreign ministry spokesman condemns arson attack on Turkish embassy employee's car
  
• 12 October, 2006
  PM: 82pct of 4th CSF funds for Greece will go to the regions
  
• 11 October, 2006
  Commissioner Almunia predicts Greek fiscal deficit at under 3 pct points for 2006, 2007
  
• 11 October, 2006
  GDP revision a necessary move, FinMin says
  
• 09 October, 2006
  Athens praises EU decision on Bulgaria, Romania
  
• 07 October, 2006
  Foreign ministry spokesman on Moslem minority, Turkey's EU commitments
  
• 06 October, 2006
  Europeans divided over possibility of Turkey's EU accession, FM says
  
• 06 October, 2006
  The 14th annual Eurochambers summit opens in Thessaloniki
  
• 05 October, 2006
  Minority issues important for Turkey's EU progress, Rehn says
  
• 04 October, 2006
  Inner Cabinet discusses foreign policy issues
  
• 04 October, 2006
  EU Defense Ministers meeting ends in Levi, Finland
  
• 04 October, 2006
  Rehn refers to Finnish proposal regarding Cypriot-flagged carriers in Turkey
  
• 03 October, 2006
  PM calls for off-the-agenda debate on foreign policy, is briefed by FM
  
• 02 October, 2006
  Premier addresses EPP European Union of Elderly conference in Athens on Int'l Day for the Elderly
  
• 29 September, 2006
  FinMin briefs PM on 2007 budget to be tabled on Monday
  
• 29 September, 2006
  Revision of Greek GDP "necessary", FinMin says
  
• 29 September, 2006
  Revision of GDP figures regular procedure, EU spokeswoman says
  
• 29 September, 2006
  FM lectures on evolution of Trans-Atlantic relations at Georgetown University
  
• 28 September, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis holds talks with Condoleezza Rice on wide range of issues
  
• 28 September, 2006
  FM addresses dinner with Congress members
  
• 28 September, 2006
  Euro-parliament approves Eurlings report on Turkey
  
• 27 September, 2006
  FM addresses Strategic and International Studies Center in Washington
  
• 27 September, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis calls on Turkey to honor EU obligations
  
• 26 September, 2006
  PM Karamanlis and other EU leaders issue joint letter on problem of illegal immigration
  
• 22 September, 2006
  FM outlines Greek foreign policy at Foreign Policy Association in New York
  
• 22 September, 2006
  Greece second largest EU beneficiary
  
• 18 September, 2006
  President Papoulias begins 5-day state visit to Germany on Monday
  
• 18 September, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis speaks to AP, Reuters on EU, Turkey
  
• 18 September, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis gives interview to Greek community newspaper in U.S.
  
• 17 September, 2006
  Bakoyannis attends EU foreign ministers council
  
• 14 September, 2006
  Athens on upcoming Commission report for Turkey
  
• 14 September, 2006
  Athens again refers to proposal for Euro-coast guard, cites illegal migration problem
  
• 13 September, 2006
  Bakoyannis-Hoon meeting focuses on EU-Turkey relations
  
• 11 September, 2006
  Greek PM reviews state of the nation
  
• 11 September, 2006
  PM’s press conference
  
• 09 September, 2006
  EU official sees Greece meeting fiscal goal
  
• 09 September, 2006
  Europarliament approves Sifounakis report on conserving Europe's architectural/cultural heritage
  
• 08 September, 2006
  Greek, Dutch FMs discuss EU-Turkey ties, Lebanon
  
• 08 September, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis calls on Turkey to meet EU commitments
  
• 06 September, 2006
  EU Commission approves regional support plan for Greece
  
• 28 August, 2006
  Karamanlis briefed on FM's Mideast visit, EU meeting focusing on Lebanon crisis
  
• 26 August, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis comments on special EU conference in Brussels on Lebanon
  
• 26 August, 2006
  Mideast truce hanging by a thread, FM says after Middle East tour
  
• 18 August, 2006
  IMO meeting in Piraeus on oil spill in Lebanon
  
• 18 August, 2006
  Development minister briefs PM on Greece's development course, growth rate
  
• 05 August, 2006
  SI president Papandreou to visit Finland on Monday
  
• 02 August, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis satisfied by EU decision on Lebanon crisis
  
• 07 July, 2006
  Greek praise for Austrian EU presidency
  
• 23 June, 2006
  Foreign ministry spokesman on Cyprus issue
  
• 22 June, 2006
  Bakoyannis meets Sarkozy in Paris, discusses European affairs
  
• 20 June, 2006
  Turkey must fulfill EU criteria, government stresses
  
• 17 June, 2006
  Karamanlis stresses satisfaction with EU Council conclusions on Turkey
  
• 17 June, 2006
  PM welcomes EU summit's 'good neighbor' criterion for Balkans
  
• 17 June, 2006
  EU leaders urge Turkey to fulfill obligations
  
• 17 June, 2006
  Protocol for Pan-European Corridor X signed on Corfu
  
• 16 June, 2006
  FinMin Alogoskoufis briefs EU reps on social insurance reforms, economic indicators.
  
• 15 June, 2006
  European Council draft conclusions say Turkey must meet obligations
  
• 15 June, 2006
  PM in Brussels for EU summit
  
• 14 June, 2006
  Greece nears alignment with EU economies
  
• 14 June, 2006
  EU issues strong warning to Turkey over its Cyprus obligations
  
• 14 June, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis hails Albania-EU association agreement
  
• 13 June, 2006
  Athens satisfied with compromise in EU-Turkey negotiations after Cyprus deal
  
• 09 June, 2006
  EU to present Turkish FM with joint position text on Monday
  
• 08 June, 2006
  Government denies passage of CIA prisoners through Athens
  
• 03 June, 2006
  PM addresses EPP's European Ideas Network
  
• 03 June, 2006
  EU justice and internal affairs ministers convene in Luxembourg
  
• 30 May, 2006
  Deputy FM Valinakis holds consultations in Berlin on EU, Balkans, Turkey & Cyprus
  
• 27 May, 2006
  Karamanlis: Turkey must revise its stance, behavior
  
• 26 May, 2006
  Turkey must behave as a good neighbor
  
• 25 May, 2006
  PM: Aegean collision should make Turkey review its stance
  
• 25 May, 2006
  PM and French counterpart discuss Aegean collision, Turkey's EU course
  
• 25 May, 2006
  Commission president to address event marking 25th anniversary of Greece's EU accession
  
• 22 May, 2006
  FinMin defends mild economic adjustment policy
  
• 20 May, 2006
  Bakoyannis backs Juncker report at CoE ministers' session
  
• 20 May, 2006
  Rehn presses Turkey over customs union, Cyprus
  
• 19 May, 2006
  Valinakis, Colonna discuss EU expansion in SE Europe.
  
• 18 May, 2006
  President Papoulias formally addresses European Parliament
  
• 18 May, 2006
  President Papoulias gives joint press conference with European Parliament president
  
• 18 May, 2006
  Deputy FM Valinakis comments on European Commission's report on Bulgarian and Romanian EU accession
  
• 16 May, 2006
  EU General Affairs Council discusses Iran, Middle East
  
• 16 May, 2006
  Deputy FM Yiannis Valinakis participates in EU General Affairs Council discussions
  
• 13 May, 2006
  PM Karamanlis meets Turkish counterpart in Vienna
  
• 13 May, 2006
  PM Karamanlis chairs working group at EU-Latin America-Caribbean summit
  
• 12 May, 2006
  PM arrives in Vienna for EU/LAC summit
  
• 10 May, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis addresses event marking 'Europe Day'
  
• 10 May, 2006
  PM, FM to attend EU/LAC summit
  
• 09 May, 2006
  Greece paves the way for region's countries towards EU, PM says on Europe Day
  
• 09 May, 2006
  Greek fiscal deficit to fall at 3.0 pct of GDP, Commission report
  
• 06 May, 2006
  FinMin satisfied with Commission's forecasts on Greek economy
  
• 06 May, 2006
  EU Commissioner Almunia satisfied with Greek fiscal progress
  
• 05 May, 2006
  Greek PM Karamanlis points to ‘tangible steps forward and significant successes’, in SEECP address
  
• 04 May, 2006
  Bakoyannis cites significant progress within SEECP framework; Croatia assumes helm
  
• 04 May, 2006
  PM meets with Balkan leaders ahead of SEECP summit
  
• 04 May, 2006
  Greek, Bulgarian FMs discuss Burgas-Alexandroupoli oil pipeline
  
• 03 May, 2006
  Greece can become first power in Europe in tourism sector, PM says
  
• 29 April, 2006
  Council of EU Justice and Internal Affairs Ministers takes place in Luxembourg
  
• 28 April, 2006
  Greece votes against higher visa fee at EU ministers' meeting.
  
• 27 April, 2006
  Olympic Airlines to continue flying at least until October, FinMin says
  
• 25 April, 2006
  EU: Greek fiscal deficit down sharply in 2005
  
• 20 April, 2006
  Athens again comments on Turkey's EU course
  
• 18 April, 2006
  Gov't unveils ambitious plan to promote olive oil
  
• 17 April, 2006
  Culture minister presides over SE European Stability Pact ministerial summit
  
• 13 April, 2006
  Greeks overwhelmingly believe country benefited from EU; majority say euro a disadvantage
  
• 11 April, 2006
  EU health commissioner Kyprianou meetings with prime minister, PASOK leader
  
• 05 April, 2006
  A more political, democratic, social Europe is necessary, PM Karamanlis says
  
• 05 April, 2006
  FM briefed parliamentary committee on foreign policy axes
  
• 05 April, 2006
  European Commission asks Greece to recover illegal state aid for Olympic Airways
  
• 05 April, 2006
  EIU sees 'sharp fall' in Greek deficit
  
• 04 April, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis visits Cyprus
  
• 04 April, 2006
  FM Bakoyannis says Annan plan for Cyprus 'does not exist any more'
  
• 31 March, 2006
  PM Karamanlis tells EPP conference aim is to make Europe 'the most dynamic economy in the world'
  
• 31 March, 2006
  Karamanlis holds consultations on sidelines of EPP conference
  
• 27 March, 2006
  Reforms will continue, PM says after EU summit
  
• 27 March, 2006
  Greek PM backs common EU energy policy
  
• 24 March, 2006
  PM Karamanlis tells EU Summit that speeding up reforms is imperative
  
• 23 March, 2006
  PM due in Brussels for EU summit, EPP meeting
  
• 21 March, 2006
  Bakoyannis calls for 'cautious targets' at upcoming EU summit
  
• 17 March, 2006
  EP calls on Turkey to remove all restrictions affecting Cyprus
  
• 16 March, 2006
  Karamanlis-Verhofstadt meeting on EU issues, Cyprus
  
• 15 March, 2006
  Karamanlis says Ecofin's opinion confirms credibility of Greek economic program
  
• 15 March, 2006
  FinMin: ECOFIN decision justifies govt's economic policies
  
• 15 March, 2006
  EU finance ministers’ council welcomes Greek government's efforts to reduce deficit
  
• 15 March, 2006
  Greece's economic effort over past 2 years earns Almunia praise
  
• 13 March, 2006
  Greek FM Bakoyannis says clear message given to Western Balkans for European prospects
  
• 13 March, 2006
  Five largest Greek banks have invested more than 2 billion euros in SE Europe
  
• 11 March, 2006
  Bakoyannis, Gul meet on sidelines of informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Salzburg
  
• 11 March, 2006
  Commission VP asks Greece to undertake initiatives on EU migration policy in Balkans, Med region
  
• 10 March, 2006
  EU expects Turkey to fully implement Ankara Protocol, enlargement commissioner Rehn says.
  
• 10 March, 2006
  EU Enlargement Commissioner on EU candidates ATHENS.
  
• 10 March, 2006
  FM meets with EU Commissioner for Justice, Freedom, Security.
  
• 01 March, 2006
  Bakoyannis holds talks with EU's Solana, NATO chief in Brussels.
  
• 27 February, 2006
  FM Dora Bakoyannis cites upcoming initiatives.
  
• 23 February, 2006
  EU Commission unveils positive assessment of Greece's economic stability program
  
• 23 February, 2006
  Cypriot President Papadopoulos hopes Turkey will fulfill its EU obligations
  
• 21 February, 2006
  Greek farm minister pushes for EU aid to Greek poultry farmers
  
• 17 February, 2006
  Karamanlis visits Ireland, holds talks with Irish PM Ahern
  
• 17 February, 2006
  New FM Bakoyannis assures of continuity in Greek foreign policy
  
• 17 February, 2006
  Bakoyannis gives first interview as foreign minister in Berlin
  
• 16 February, 2006
  PM, German Chancellor Angela Merkel underline excellent level of bilateral relations
  
• 11 February, 2006
  EU Commission unveils anti-bird flu measures for Greece
  
• 10 February, 2006
  CoE’s Parliamentary Assembly president visiting Athens
  
• 10 February, 2006
  Greece informs European Commission on bird flu cases
  
• 09 February, 2006
  CoE's Van der Linden begins Athens visit by meeting FM Molyviatis
  
• 07 February, 2006
  Greek and Russian FMs discuss economic cooperation and Cyprus issue
  
• 25 January, 2006
  PM Karamanlis inaugurates SEECP foreign ministers' meeting in Athens
  
• 25 January, 2006
  Gov't, FM spokesman on upcoming Straw visit
  
• 24 January, 2006
  FM spokesman on Straw visit, latest Cyprus developments
  
• 24 January, 2006
  Greece supports FYROM's EU aspirations, PM says
  
• 18 January, 2006
  FM spokesman outlines Athens' position on EU-Turkey ties, other foreign policy issues
  
• 18 January, 2006
  Greece to ratify extradition agreement with US on Wednesday
  
• 17 January, 2006
  Greece, Italy join forces for EU development funding for small islands
  
• 14 January, 2006
  EU pledges €80 million to global fight against bird flu
  
• 14 January, 2006
  Parliament briefed on EU summit, Macedonia issue talks
  
• 11 January, 2006
  Molyviatis meets Belgium's de Gucht, discusses Cyprus issue, European affairs
  
• 03 January, 2006
  Barroso statement on occasion of Greek accession to European Communities
  
• 02 January, 2006
  Greek stock market records second biggest annual gains in Eurozone
  
• 21 December, 2005
  Greece supports Serbia's EU aspirations
  
• 21 December, 2005
  Per capita GNP of Greece increases to 82 per cent in 2004
  
• 20 December, 2005
  Karamanlis briefs President of the Republic on EU Summit
  
• 20 December, 2005
  Government welcomes results of EU summit for Greece
  
• 20 December, 2005
  Finmin: Results of EU summit a success for Greece
  
• 19 December, 2005
  Karamanlis pleased with EU deal over Union's 2007-13 budget
  
• 16 December, 2005
  PM Karamanlis says an EU Summit consensus on budget 'feasible'
  
• 16 December, 2005
  Government denies secret U.S. deal under Greek EU presidency
  
• 10 December, 2005
  Blair and Karamanlis meet in bid to break EU budget deadlock
  
• 10 December, 2005
  SE Europe interest in developments reflected by SEECP troika initiative
  
• 10 December, 2005
  Coordination key in preparing for possible bird flu pandemic, health minister says
  
• 07 December, 2005
  Greece opposes UK budget plan for European Union
  
• 06 December, 2005
  EU budget dominates OECD ministerial summit
  
• 02 December, 2005
  Deputy FM Valinakis discusses EU's fiscal prospects with French counterpart Colonna
  
• 01 December, 2005
  Deputy FM Valinakis discusses EU fiscal issues with British counterpart
  
• 01 December, 2005
  FM Molyviatis on Turkey's EU accession
  
• 01 December, 2005
  Eurostat: Greek GDP grew 1.7 pct in 3rd quarter 2005, 3.7 pct yr/yr
  
• 29 November, 2005
  PM calls for continued dialogue on security issues in Barcelona
  
• 28 November, 2005
  Karamanlis again stresses that Turkey's EU prospects depend on respect of European principles, values
  
• 26 November, 2005
  PM to attend Euro-Med Summit in Barcelona
  
• 22 November, 2005
  Greece signs agreement setting up Balkan battle group for EU
  
• 18 November, 2005
  EU report on member-states' economies sees strong growth rate for Greece
  
• 11 November, 2005
  FM Molyviatis and President Papoulias on EU decisions on Turkey, FYROM
  
• 11 November, 2005
  Foreign ministry hails EU reports on Turkey, FYROM as breakthrough
  
• 10 November, 2005
  Foreign ministry satisfied with way European Commission's reports refer to Turkey and FYROM
  
• 10 November, 2005
  EU Commission's annual progress report on Turkey stresses need for lifting casus belli against Greece
  
• 10 November, 2005
  Rehn: Turkey's commitments on Cyprus not negotiable
  
• 09 November, 2005
  Greece's fiscal adjustment progress satisfactory, Almunia says
  
• 08 November, 2005
  EU FMs examine fiscal prospects in Brussels
  
• 03 November, 2005
  Greece ratifies EU entry for Bulgaria, Romania; PM meets Basescu and Parvanov
  
• 01 November, 2005
  PM warns FYROM and Turkey during Parliamentary foreign policy debate
  
• 01 November, 2005
  Gov't says media concentration, licensing will follow application of 'primary shareholder' law
  
• 31 October, 2005
  1st 'European Left' party Congress begins in Athens
  
• 29 October, 2005
  EU budget requires balanced solution, PM tells EU heads of state
  
• 29 October, 2005
  PASOK leader attends European Socialist leaders meeting in London
  
• 29 October, 2005
  EU approves 'primary shareholder' bill
  
• 27 October, 2005
  Foreign ministry spokesman Koumoutsakos on Turkey's European prospects
  
• 26 October, 2005
  Greece says EU Court's ruling on feta cheese 'historic'
  
• 26 October, 2005
  Greece-Italy natural gas pipeline to be signed Nov. 4
  
• 25 October, 2005
  Inner cabinet approves draft bill on money laundering
  
• 25 October, 2005
  Greece will continue to implement EU measures on bird flu, Agriculture Minister says
  
• 25 October, 2005
  Foreign ministry on measures to lift bans on Greek poultry imports
  
• 22 October, 2005
  EU funds' absorption rate 35% in Greece, Commissioner Hubner says
  
• 21 October, 2005
  No bird flu in Greek samples sent to UK; EU experts on Oinousses
  
• 21 October, 2005
  Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos sternly calls on Ankara to reopen Halki , respect the Ecumenical Patriarchate
  
• 21 October, 2005
  Greece ranked second in social protection expenditure growth in the EU
  
• 21 October, 2005
  KEDKE representatives meet FYROM counterparts in Athens
  
• 20 October, 2005
  Tests for bird flu in Greece almost entirely negative so far, government stresses
  
• 19 October, 2005
  EU foreign ministers briefed on Greek actions against avian flu
  
• 19 October, 2005
  EU Presidency praises Greek authorities' reaction to bird flu
  
• 18 October, 2005
  Gov't submits nat'l reform program to European Commission
  
• 17 October, 2005
  Molyviatis reiterates Greek support for the Balkans' EU prospects
  
• 17 October, 2005
  Latest activity, reactions continue to swirl around FYROM 'name issue'
  
• 15 October, 2005
  Parliament to ratify Bulgaria's, Romania's accession treaty
  
• 14 October, 2005
  Support for FYROM's EuroAtlantic course depends on name issue, Deputy FM stresses
  
• 13 October, 2005
  PM addresses letter of congratulations to German Chancellor Angela Merkel
  
• 13 October, 2005
  Main opposition leader, EU Socialists meet with Ecumenical Patriarch
  
• 13 October, 2005
  Local governments' role instrumental in combatting terrorism, Athens Mayor Bakoyannis says
  
• 12 October, 2005
  Papandreou in Turkey this week as part of Euro-socialists' delegation
  
• 12 October, 2005
  FinMin satisfied over economic performance
  
• 11 October, 2005
  Foreign Minister Molyviatis on FYROM name issue
  
• 11 October, 2005
  New Nimetz proposal on FYROM 'one-sided,' Greece says
  
• 11 October, 2005
  Veterinary officials say no instances of bird flu reported in Greece; precautions, sampling ordered
  
• 08 October, 2005
  Prime Minister outlines Greek economy achievements at dinner for ECB's executive board
  
• 07 October, 2005
  EU acknowledges Greek drive to correct fiscal finances
  
• 07 October, 2005
  Luxembourg's Juncker praises Greek gov't fiscal efforts
  
• 07 October, 2005
  EU negotiating framework for Turkey is 'rule of thumb' for Greece during Turkey's accession course, foreign ministry spokesman stresses
  
• 07 October, 2005
  FM Spokesman on British EU Presidency clarification
  
• 07 October, 2005
  EU Enlargement Commissioner urges Turkey to quickly ratify extended Customs Union Protocol
  
• 07 October, 2005
  Reopening of Halki School of Theology 'an obligation' for Turkey, gov't says
  
• 06 October, 2005
  Terms for EU-Turkey talks a major step forward for Greece and Cyprus, government says
  
• 06 October, 2005
  Foreign ministry spokesman on EU-Turkey accession talks
  
• 06 October, 2005
  EU sees progress in Greek debt-cutting drive
  
• 05 October, 2005
  Gov't on EU-Turkey negotiations
  
• 05 October, 2005
  EU negotiating framework with Turkey: The process and the full text
  
• 04 October, 2005
  Achievement of agreement on beginning of EU-Turkey accession negotiations a historic moment, Greek FM says
  
• 04 October, 2005
  Turkish foreign minister arrives in Luxembourg, opening ceremony for Turkey's EU accession negotiations begins
  
• 04 October, 2005
  British FM hails EU-Turkey agreement
  
• 04 October, 2005
  U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice intervenes in EU-Turkey consultations, communicates with Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos
  
• 04 October, 2005
  PM Karamanlis says government moving firmly ahead with reforms
  
• 03 October, 2005
  EU ministers to resume talks Monday on Turkey's EU entry bid
  
• 03 October, 2005
  Gov't hopes Turkey will not miss historic chance to join EU
  
• 03 October, 2005
  Ecumenical Patriarchate on Turkey's EU prospects
  
• 03 October, 2005
  FYROM says name issue may hurt bid for EU entry
  
• 01 October, 2005
  FM Molyviatis briefs President Papoulias on foreign policy issues, developments in Turkey's European course
  
• 01 October, 2005
  Papandreou outlines PASOK demands vis-a-vis EU-Turkey, Greek-Turkish relations
  
• 30 September, 2005
  National Council for Foreign Policy ends with agreement on goals but not tactics
  
• 30 September, 2005
  'Full compliance with the criteria, full membership in the EU', foreign ministry spokesman Koumoutsakios sums up Greek position on Turkey's EU course
  
• 29 September, 2005
  Europarliament says Turkey must recognise Cyprus, Armenian genocide
  
• 28 September, 2005
  FM: Greek positions vis-a-vis EU-Turkey talks spelled out in counter-statement; optimistic over Oct. 3 start
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Premier Karamanlis meets with President Chirac in Paris
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Greek and French PMs discuss Europe, defence, Balkans and Turkey
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Greece and France make joint statement on European defence and security policy
  
• 24 September, 2005
  Karamanlis: EU must fulfil pledge, begin accession talks with Turkey
  
• 24 September, 2005
  49% of Greeks say they speak a foreign language
  
• 23 September, 2005
  Greek and French FMs on PM Karamanlis's meetings with President Chirac and PM de Villepin
  
• 23 September, 2005
  EU's counter-statement to Turkey on Cyprus recognition issue unilateral and of a political nature, Ankara says
  
• 22 September, 2005
  EU approves counterstatement on Turkey's declaration
  
• 21 September, 2005
  EU agrees on reply to Turkey
  
• 19 September, 2005
  Greek, Turkish FMs discuss EU-Turkey ties, Cyprus issue during NYC meeting
  
• 17 September, 2005
  FM Molyviatis calls British counterpart Straw on EU counter-declaration
  
• 17 September, 2005
  EU-US wine trade accord will protect 'retsina' name on US market
  
• 15 September, 2005
  Gov't to seek solution for OA that is sanctioned by EU and ensures job security
  
• 15 September, 2005
  Commission says Greece granted illegal aid to Olympic Airways
  
• 15 September, 2005
  Greece and Cyprus working closely for best EU counter-declaration to Turkey, gov't says
  
• 14 September, 2005
  Gov't reiterates job security pledge for OA employees
  
• 14 September, 2005
  COREPER to examine EU counter-statement to Turkey on Wednesday
  
• 14 September, 2005
  Commisioner Rehn again stresses that Turkey must recognize EU member Cyprus
  
• 13 September, 2005
  UK foreign secretary and Molyviatis discuss EU counter-statement to Turkey
  
• 13 September, 2005
  Gov't confirms serious problems facing OA, pledges to protect airline's workforce
  
• 12 September, 2005
  PM: Climate in EU not pleasant, but creates no institutional problems for enlargement candidates
  
• 12 September, 2005
  Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos invited to visit Italian Parliament
  
• 10 September, 2005
  Greece on British EU presidency-Cyprus
  
• 07 September, 2005
  Italian FM Fini says extra conditions for Ankara a 'mistake', calls on Turkey to recognize Cyprus
  
• 03 September, 2005
  Greek FM says British EU proposal regarding Turkey improved, certain changes still needed
  
• 02 September, 2005
  British EU presidency tables new draft text in reply to unilateral Turkish statement
  
• 02 September, 2005
  Greek FM spokesman stresses importance of clear EU signal to EU hopeful Turkey
  
• 31 August, 2005
  Greek Deputy FM Valinakis holds talks with Austrian counterpart Winkler in Vienna
  
• 30 August, 2005
  EU funding for upgrading of Athens-Thessaloniki railway approved
  
• 27 August, 2005
  PM Karamanlis meets with Finnish trade minister regarding hosting of 2006 Euro-Med summit
  

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