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Over 5000 Turks seek asylum in Greece since failed coup

The number of Turkish refugees seeking asylum in Greece for the whole of 2017 was 1826

Greece grants Political Asylum to third Turkish officer

All eight of them have been released from custody, but they are being kept in a secret location guarded by the police

Nearly 300 Turkish diplomats seek asylum in Germany since coup attempt

Following the failed coup, Turkey has arrested around 40,000 people & sacked at least 100,000 in the military, civil service & private sector

All eight Turkish officers are set free – Outrage in Turkey for the Greek court’s decision

However, they will be held in a secure location

Greece: More than 12.000 migrants granted asylum in 2017!

One-third of them are from Syria

Greek Court rejects Turkish request for extradition of Kurd charged with terrorism

Three-Member Appeals council upheld proposal presented by Prosecutor

The granting of asylum to the Turkish officer is suspended – The officer has been arrested! (Upd)

The Athens Administrative Court of Appeal accepted the Greek State's appeal

Verdict on 2nd Turkish officer seeking asylum to be reached next week

The first one granted asylum

Turkey: There will no country to defend if Greece lets defectors free!

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister levels direct threat against Greece

New York Times reports PM Tsipras in tough spot after asylum to Turkish defector

Report says Tsipras is trying to block decision

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