TURKISH PROVOCATIONS

Under no circumstances will our country’s stance be determined by the actions of Turkey, nor will Greece allow itself to be exploited by Erdogan’s games.

'Greece solemnly calls upon Turkey to stop questioning Greece’s sovereignty over its .Aegean islands through legally baseless and historically false assertions,' wrote Greece's UN envoy.

By turning his country into a regional troublemaker, Erdogan offers Greece the opportunity to highlight the fact that it is fully capable of playing a role as a force for stability.

The geopolitical and economic upgrading of Athens as a partner of the US should be highlighted, and all issues pertaining to Turkish provocations should be put on the table.

Ankara has often opted for sensationalist actions in the Aegean, which it then exploits and incorporates in its communication strategy, with pompous pronouncements.

The Greek government justifiably appears satisfied with Turkey’s first move toward de-escalation without concessions from Athens and with a halt of provocations

What would happen for example if a Turkish ship were conducting exploration and Ankara had issued a NAVTEX tying up the sea area?