Greek tourist acquitted in Turkish court, awaits travel ban lift
Agathi Markopoulou, the Greek tourist detained in Istanbul since late November, has been cleared of all charges by a Turkish court.
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Syria: Greece’s role, the anxiety over the migration issue and Turkey’s moves
Europe maintains a stance of wait-and-see, offering well-wishing statements about a smooth democratic transition and the protection of all national and religious minorities in Syria. This is because the downfall of Assad took European capitals by surprise, and they currently have no access to any of the major players involved in the “great game” that has unfolded.
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Dendias: Türkey expands its claims while Europe needs a strong defensive strategy
“The country must be able to defend itself and alone,” said National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, speaking at the forum of the Oikonomikos Tachydromos newspaper. Against the backdrop of cruel geopolitical developments, but also the intensifying Turkish provocativeness, “we have to be able to stand alone. I have a firm belief that we will not be alone,” the minister continued, saying that “to be respected, you have to be able to defend yourself.”
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