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The Greek Current

From the midterms to upcoming elections in Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey

With the US midterms behind us, we are turning our attention back to the Eastern Mediterranean, where Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey are all getting ready for national elections in 2023. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini English Edition, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the general climate as the region moves into this pre-election period. We’ll break down the key issues that are likely to be at the top of voters’ minds in Greece such as the cost of living, the ongoing wiretapping scandal, and tensions with Turkey, while also exploring what to keep an eye out for in Turkey and Cyprus.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Greek Prime Minister Denies He’s Behind Wiretapping of Ministers

Spyware affair tarnishes Greece’s restored image

The Path Ahead In Turkey’s Upcoming Electoral Campaign

‘Historic day’ hailed for Elefsis Shipyards

Greece mulling various proposals for new corvettes

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