Is it just me, or do Greece and Turkey just not like each other?

Greece and Turkey have a long and complicated history that has resulted in strained relations between the two countries. Tensions have been fueled by a number of factors, including historical disputes, territorial disagreements, and competing interests in the Eastern Mediterranean. While there have been periods of relative calm, these have often been interrupted by flare-ups of hostility.

One of the main sources of tension is the longstanding dispute over the divided island of Cyprus. Turkey has maintained a military presence on the northern part of the island since 1974, when it invaded in response to a Greek-backed coup. The issue remains unresolved, and has led to periodic clashes between the two sides.

In recent years, tensions have flared up over the issue of maritime boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece and Turkey have conflicting claims over the extent of their exclusive economic zones, which has led to standoffs between the two sides.

Despite these tensions, there have been efforts to improve relations between the two countries. In 2016, the two sides resumed talks over the Cyprus issue, and there have been attempts to de-escalate tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. However, progress has been slow, and many analysts remain pessimistic about the prospects for a lasting rapprochement between the two sides.