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Military exercises on Kos illegal: Turkish Foreign Ministry
The Turkish Foreign Ministry called on Greece to refrain from escalating tensions between the two countries in response to a military exercise on the Aegean island of Kos. The provocative statement comes only a few hours after the Turkish PM, Binali Yildirim disputed the sovereignty of 130 isles in the Aegean Sea.
Turkey to Greece: Act like a neighbor
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has sent a letter to his Greek counterpart Aleksis Tsipras to convey Ankara's disappointment at the court decision rejecting the extradition of eight Turkish soldiers, calling on the Greek government to "act like a neighbor" and renewing his government's demand.
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German Chancellor Merkel presses Turkey’s Erdogan to ensure freedom of the press
The German head of government reminded the Turkish president that dissenting opinions are integral parts of a democratic government.
President Erdoğan says meeting with Germany's Merkel focused on Syria and Iraq
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel mainly discussed developments in Syria, Iraq and the Aegean Sea at a meeting on Feb. 2, Erdoğan said at a joint news conference with Merkel following their discussion in Ankara.
Main opposition MP slams granddaughter of Ottoman sultan over parliamentary system remarks
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker Özgür Özel has rebuked Nilhan Osmanoğlu, one of the descendants of Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II, after she showed her support for the presidential system.
War of words between Turkey and Greece over Aegean islets of Kardak
Turkish and Greek ministers have continued to engage in a war of words, as tension between the two countries rises over the Aegean islets of Kardak, over which both countries lay claim.
Turkish Foreign Minister blasts Greek Defence Minister over Imia
Turkish Minister on Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu warned Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos to “come to his senses” over the Imia isles, following the latter’s statements that Imia “was Greek territory and a visit to the region by any Greek citizen was similar to taking a stroll in his house.” In an provocative interview to Turkish newspaper “Hurriyet”, Mr.
Turkey's ruling AKP deputy to Greece: Don't mess with us or we'll shoot you
A ruling Justice and Development (AKP) deputy has warned Greece over a fresh rift over the Kardak islets, saying Turkey would shoot at the country if they "played any games."
Turkey, Greece in fresh rift over Aegean islets after 21 years
Turkey and Greece have become embroiled in a fresh rift over the Kardak islets in the Aegean Sea, which are claimed by both countries, and which almost led the two sides to war 21 years ago.
Provocation and warning
It was to be expected that the decision by the Supreme Court last week to reject Turkey's request for the extradition of eight Turkish servicemen seeking asylum in Greece would prompt anger in Ankara. Also, it was certain that any Turkish provocation would take place in the Aegean Sea.
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