Islam in Greece
Ministry rejects Turkish claims about Muslim minority as laughable
The Greek Foreign Ministry dismissed accusations by Turkey on Wednesday that Greece is oppressing its Muslim community in Western Thrace as "paradoxical, if not funny."
"History will forever be the most objective witness to the way in which Turkey has systematically eliminated all minorities in its territory during the 20th century," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Turkey says Greece violating rights of Muslim minority
Turkey has accused Greece of oppressing the members of its Muslim community in western Thrace, while slamming the European Union for allegedly tolerating the "systematic violation of human rights" in the country.
KIEF party leader says Greek gov't sidelines it on minority affairs
Greece does not consult with the Muslim minority living in its northeastern provinces on affairs that concern it, the leader of the Muslim minority's party said in an interview with Turkey's Anadolu Agency published on Friday.
Turkish FM accuses Greece of failing to protect rights of minority in Thrace
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has criticized Greece of failing to uphold the rights of its Muslim minority in Western Thrace and of forbidding its members to call themselves "Turks."
Greek gov't submits bill to push two muftis out of posts in Thrace
The government has submitted legislation to Parliament that will oblige the early retirement of two government-appointed muftis in the Greek border region of Western Thrace.
Greek soldier praises Turkish nationalistic group Grey Wolves on his facebook page! (photos)
The Greek army it seems is “infested” with anti-Greek nationalists of various ethnic backgrounds. Following the two incidents with the 7 recruits that posted a photo on social media flashing the Albanian eagle hand sign and a similar case of a soldier in the special Greek forces (ELDYK) in Cyprus, a new troubling case has emerged.
Anti-muslim graffiti at minority mosque in Komotini
Vandals attacked the Yeni mosque in Komotini, Greece’s Western Thrace. Islamophobia Watch reports that Greece has seen a rise in attacks on Muslims and Jews in recent years that coincides with the rise of the ultra-nationalist Golden Dawn party that entered Greek Parliament in 2012 and is currently the third most popular party.
FUEN conference is proof Greece respects religious freedom
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Konstantinos Koutras said that the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN) conference being held in Komotini, northern Greece, is proof that Greece respects religious freedom. He said that all Greek citizens have the right to assemble regardless of religion and he also pointed out that citizens belonging to minority groups are privy to equal rights.