Greece hopes talks with Erdogan will ease maritime frictions
(The Guardian Greece)

Mitsotakis aims to de-escalate tensions with Turkey over offshore energy explorationAgainst a backdrop of spiralling tensions, Greece´s prime minister is to meet his Turkish counterpart in an attempt to ease frictions over energy exploration and Ankara´s deal with Libya on Mediterranean maritime zones.The Greek government said it hoped the talks between Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of London´s gathering of Nato leaders could help de-escalate tensions. Wednesday´s meeting will be the first time since assuming office in July that the centre-right Greek leader has met Erdogan. Continue reading...