What can history teach us about current problems, such as those facing Greece and Turkey (and beyond) in the Eastern Mediterranean? How does the fact that the Ottoman Empire was also a naval power, an element we tend to forget, affect the current attitude of the Turkish Republic? Capital.gr had the opportunity to talk to […]
Tag: Greek-Turkish relations
The symbolism of Mitsotakis’ visit to Lemnos and Agios Efstratios
By Dimitris Gatsios At the moment when the Turkish leadership is widening the waves of challenges, adopting, again, aggressive rhetoric that negatively ionizes the environment in our region, the current presence of the Prime Minister in Lemnos and Agios Efstratios acquires special symbolism. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by the head of GEETHA, general, Konstantinos Floros, is […]
Akar: Greece ‘challenges us’ with celebrations in Chios, Samos, Oinousses – ‘Swimming we reach Kastelorizo’
The rhetoric of provocations is still used by Ankara, with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar speaking of “celebration ceremonies in Turkey’s mouth”, according to SKAI television. The Turkish Minister of Defense characteristically stated: “They are holding celebrations in Chios, Samos and Oinousses… In our mouths. This is a challenge” At the same time, he argued […]
Foreign Ministry sources: Turkish officials reiterate the same illegal and non-existent allegations
Turkish officials continue to repeat the same illegal and non-existent accusations, diplomatic sources say, responding to new statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Tsavousoglu, who raised the issue of … Greek sovereignty in the Aegean islands. “Greece’s position is based on international law, is known and has been emphasized internationally. As for accusations of allegedly […]
N. Dendias: Turkey to remove casus belli – It is also in its own interest
“We live in an ever-changing environment, pursuing an extroverted policy of principles based on international law and international legitimacy. Our compass over time has been to defend our sovereignty and rights. To defend our national interest and universal values,” he said. Nikos Dendias during the full briefing of the Committee on National Defense and Foreign […]
Turkey’s National Security Council: Shots fired at Greece for ‘aggression’, with clear spikes for France-US
“By refusing to fulfill the necessary moves for good neighborly relations through provocative acts and statements, as well as through violations of international law, it is negatively affecting stability and peace in the wider region,” the Turkish National Security Council said in a statement. which met earlier in the day under the chairmanship of Prime […]
N. Hardalias at RIK: We want friendly relations with everyone, but we will never be complacent
“We aim for stability, but not for stagnation. We want friendly relations with everyone, but we will never be complacent. We abide by the rules of law, but with all the power of our diplomatic capabilities we make it clear that we are not naive. “very much from any mood of submissiveness”, said the Deputy […]
M. Varvitsiotis: If Erdogan’s threats become action, he will find us ready
“Mr. Erdogan has accustomed us to threats. We are prepared for anything. If these threats become action, he will find us ready. Politically and operationally we are determined to deal with them. This is the order of the Prime Minister.” This was emphasized by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis in an interview […]