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Fact check: Is Italy still at war with Greece?
1. Summary of the results
1. Summary of the results:
Italy and Greece are not at war - they are close allies and partners within NATO and the European Union. The last military conflict between these nations ended in 1941 during World War II, when Greece surrendered to combined German and Italian forces.
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints:
- The original question omits that Italy and Greece have developed extensive cooperation in multiple areas:
- They conduct joint military exercises
- Maintain strong trade relationships
- Collaborate on Mediterranean security and migration issues
- Their Prime Ministers (Giorgia Meloni and Kyriakos Mitsotakis) regularly meet to discuss bilateral cooperation
- They even shared a secret NATO defense network (Operation Gladio/Sheepskin) during the Cold War
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement:
The question implies ongoing conflict, which could stem from:
- Confusion about historical events (the 1940-1941 Greco-Italian War)
- Misunderstanding of current Mediterranean tensions, which actually involve different nations
- Lack of awareness about post-WWII reconciliation between European nations
The question's premise ignores 80+ years of peaceful cooperation and alliance-building between these Mediterranean powers. Both countries benefit significantly from their current partnership, particularly in areas of trade, tourism, and regional security cooperation.