Honorary consuls are meant to foster ties between countries. But criminals and others accused of exploiting the position have infiltrated their ranks
diplomats
Athens' support for Ukraine and the expulsion of Russian diplomats has angered Russia
The Greek side argued the expulsion was unfounded
Greek Foreign Minister: We express our regret
Many of them were even threatened with rape
Hard talk from Athens...
Athens had expelled two Russian diplomats and imposed travel restrictions on two other earlier in summer
Greek-Russian relations in crisis
Following the failed coup, Turkey has arrested around 40,000 people & sacked at least 100,000 in the military, civil service & private sector
At least 116 diplomats were ordered out by 22 governments on March 26