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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.

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. 
        

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.

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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