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Turks Interested in Greek Islands For Sale

A Turkish businessman is eager to buy at least three Greek islands which were put up for sale. Fiyapi's Executive Board Chairman Fikret Inan is planning to purchase at least three of six Greek islands put up for sale,...

Davutoglu Expresses Sympathy Over Death of Greek Visitor

Turkish Foreign Minister A. Davutoglu, in a telephone conversation with the Greek Consul in Istanbul Nikos Sapountzis on Monday, expressed "profound regret" over the incident in which Greek national Dimitra Preka (67) lost her life. Dimitra Preka was in the...

Vana Barba Visits Istanbul Regarding New TV Show

Vana Barba was in Istanbul for the preparation of a show that she will present.  'The webcast' talks about the common traits of Greece and Turkey and will be screened simultaneously in both nations.  It is produced by Mary Ekmektsioglou and directed by Erdal Murat Aktaş. The sexy Greek actress Vana Barba, who gave an interview to the Turkish newspaper Haberturk stated:...

Victory for Erdogan & Turkey’s Ruling Party

Prime Minister Erdogan, won for a  third term by a wide margin in Turkey's 17th parliamentary elections on Sunday. His victory means that the government will almost certianly seek an overhaul of the military-era constitution. Thousands of supporters of Erdogan...

Turkish PM Insults the Word ‘Greek’ on TV

A statement made by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his last election interview with television channel NTV, has sparked outrage throughout Greek communities around the world. When asked to comment on criticism regarding himself, he replied, "There have been...

Turkish President Gul Claims “Greece is about to go bankrupt”

Greece could soon go bankrupt due to the crushing interest payments it is being forced to pay as part of an international restructuring plan, daily Hurriyet website reports today quoting Turkish President Abdullah Gul.  The President stated this to...

Turks Can Now Buy Real Estate on Greek Islands

Greece has revoked a restriction on the sale of border-area real estate to non-EU nationals, effectively making it possible for Turkish citizens to buy property on Greek islands. Local delegations will be formed to authorize the sale of real estate...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Pays Religious Visit to Smyrna

The Ecumenical Patriarch, His All Holiness Bartholomew, will be paying a visit to the region of Smyrna, starting on Friday, May 27th until Sunday, May 29th. A highlight of the Ecumenical Patriarch’s visit will be the Saturday’s vespers service,...

Bahcesehir University Students Applaud Greek Dances, Turkey

Last Wednesday, Turkish students from Bahçeşehir University, who study the Greek language, applauded with great excitement traditional dances from Greece and Constantinople.  The traditional dances included “Hasapikos”, presented by the famous dance group “Eis tin Polin”. The group took...

“Turkey’s Got Talent” Holds Auditions in Greece

According to exclusive information from star.gr, a delegation from the production of the Turkish reality show “Turkey’s Got Talent” will arrive in Greece to audition Greeks who want to participate in the reality show. The auditions will take place in Komotini next Thursday....