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The Greek Current

A discussion with Ambassador Papadopoulou on Turkey's latest provocations

Greece’s Ambassador to the United States, Alexandra Papadopoulou, joins us to discuss the reactions to Turkey’s latest acts of provocation in the Eastern Mediterranean, the response of the United States, and what steps Brussels plans to take over the next couple of days during an EU leaders' summit.

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:

Turkey on course to diplomatic isolation

Turkey says Greece failed to fulfill promises, vows response

Carrot-and-stick approach to Turkey failing, EU envoys say

Neo-Nazi leaders of Greece's Golden Dawn sentenced to 13 years

Greek Extreme-right party leadership sentenced to 13 years

Masks mandatory in all indoor spaces as Covid flares

Mandatory wearing of masks, list of instructions

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