Erdogan threatens Greece
Head of the Turkish regime Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday issued a threat to Greece over simmering tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
“They will understand that Turkey has political, economic, military might needed to cast off immoral maps and documents imposed by others,” Erdogan said.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of Goztepe City Hospital in Istanbul, he said that the alliance established against Ankara knows what Turkey is capable of.
“At every opportunity, we express that Turkey is ready for an equal share as long as it is just and fair. But the problem is our counterparts do not recognise our rights,” he said, adding that “either they will understand this through political and diplomatic talks, or they will understand this through a painful experience.”
Turkey faces a wide range of opponents in the eastern Mediterranean. France, Italy and the United Arab Emirates have all sent forces to join war games with either Greece or Cyprus in recent weeks. Egypt has signed an energy exploration deal with Athens for the Mediterranean.
The European Union, which counts Greece and Cyprus as members, has also threatened possible sanctions against Ankara over its “illegal” actions.
Compiled by: Basma Qaddour