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Turkish Press Accuses Greece of 'War Opportunism'

Published March 6, 2026, 12:13
Turkish Press Accuses Greece of 'War Opportunism'

The Turkish press is strongly criticizing Greece for its moves in Karpathos and the strengthening of its military presence in Cyprus, linking them to the crisis in the Middle East. Publications characterize Greek initiatives as “war opportunism” and focus particularly on the statements of Defense Minister Nikos Dendias. The press emphasizes the deployment of the Patriot system in Karpathos, considering the move a provocation and exploitation of the crisis. The Nefes newspaper accuses Greece of strengthening its military presence in the Aegean Sea by exploiting developments in the Middle East, while the Turkish Ministry of Defense warns that it will not allow “faits accomplis”. In addition, the Turkish press launches personal attacks against Nikos Dendias, characterizing him as “reckless” for his statement regarding the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus. The Sabah newspaper circulated with the headline “Nikos, don’t play with fire”, while Hurriyet talks about “war opportunism” from Greece. Overall, the Turkish press presents a particularly negative picture of Greek moves, warning of escalating tensions and threatening countermeasures.