Greece
Afghan turmoil raises migration fears in Europe
The advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan could lead to a substantial rise in irregular migration
AfghanistanWildfires have yet to damage the Greek government
Years of austerity have weakened the ability to deal with emergencies, but wildfires are likely seen as an act of God
GreeceGreece will use its Western links in the Middle East
Turkish activity in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean is leading Greece to exploit its regional diplomatic capital
GreeceEuropean health passes may deepen vaccine divisions
Strict conditions to enter social venues have triggered large protests in Italy, France and Greece
FranceFew will object strongly to Greece’s anti-COVID plans
Government is toughening vaccination rules as Delta coronavirus variant spreads rapidly in tourism areas
GreeceWith more jabs Greece may yet salvage tourist season
Athens hopes summer heat, self-tests and vaccinations will revive the tourism sector once it reopens on May 14
GreeceRecovery plan will meet EU priorities not Greek needs
EU recovery funding dictates projects in the environment, digitalisation, the labour market and economic transformation
GreeceIsrael will leverage East Mediterranean assets
Hydrocarbon hopes advance wider regional cooperation -- but also tensions with Ankara
Israel
