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22/11/2008

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Meletis, Nikos

2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.

To Ethnos - Greece | 16/01/2008

The Greek prime minister's historical visit to Turkey

"After multiple closed-door negotiations, the historical trip Costas Carmanalis will be taking to Ankara next week has been confirmed. It has been almost half a century since a Greek prime minister last paid an official visit to Ankara, which goes to show how important this event is", writes Nikos Meletis. He regrets nonetheless that this visit, the precise date of which has yet to be revealed, is only symbolic. "No agreement on bilateral cooperation or economic partnership will be signed. ... This is a real pity, because there will be no lack of subjects for discussion during this more than controversial visit. Athens is keeping a close eye on the sea bream war in the Dodecanese islands [between Greek and Turkish fishermen]. ... Turkey's request for EU accession seems to have come to a stand-still while Greece is struggling on the European scene to defend it. Agreements on immigration matters also need to be reconsidered."

To Ethnos - Greece | 13/06/2006

Formal start to Turkey's membership talks

According to Greek editorialist Nikos Meletis, "Cyprus sent a clear message to Luxembourg yesterday: Turkey will not be able to join the EU without concessions. ... This message is aimed at other EU members who shrink from their responsibilities. Satisfied with yesterday's outcome, Nicosia knows that the next European presidency (Finland) will not be too favourably disposed to its case. It has therefore decided to stamp its foot and declare that 2006 will be a year of enormous pressure aimed at opening up Turkish ports and airports to Greek Cypriot ships and planes. Failing that, a veto will be obligatory. If Erdogan does not believe Cyprus will wield a veto, he is mistaken, and knows that he is violating a European provision. The Cypriot message is ultimately aimed at Greece, which was conspicuous for having failed to take a position in this debate last week, going so far as to apply pressure on Cyprus not to exercise its veto."

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