Exploratory talks between Greece, Turkey to resume on Jan 25

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Exploratory talks are not negotiations, says foreign ministry official

Next week’s exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey over contested maritime claims in the Aegean are confidential discussions and not negotiations, the Greek Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou said on Thursday, during a press briefing.

Greece Extends Military Service to 12 Months

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