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The Lausanne Treaty clearly defines the character of the minority in Thrace as religious, and the Foreign Ministry replies to Turkey

The MFA stresses the respect and protection of the rights of the members of the minority as Greek citizens with full equality and equality of rights, noting that repeated positions that challenge this framework do not contribute to trust and good neighbourly relations

Greek Foreign Ministry to Turkey: The Treaty of Lausanne admits no interpretations; the Muslim minority of Thrace is religious

“No provision exists for the election of Muftis by the Minority, nor could this happen given that they are also entrusted with judicial and administrative responsibilities,” Athens states

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The Lausanne Treaty is not open to interpretation, regarding the Muslim minority in Thrace

"No provision is made for the election of Muftis by the Minority, nor could this be the case given that they are also charged with judicial and administrative responsibilities", Athens says

Diplomatic sources on Fidan’s remarks: “The Treaty of Lausanne is clear; It refers to a Muslim minority”

Greece rejects Türkiye's claims of a "Turkish minority," emphasizing adherence to international law and equality for all Greek citizens

Why do so many Turkish people believe “secret clauses” in the 1923 Lausanne Treaty will be unveiled this year?

Just under half of Turkish people & around 43% of graduates believe that the Treaty will expire this year & that its alleged “secret articles” will be unveiled

Erdogan: New threats against Greece – Furious about the cover of the Economist

"As long as Greece arms the islands, it takes steps back to the Treaty of Lausanne"

“We may take the Aegean islands”, says Turkish journalist

The journalist spoke of 152 islands & islets that -according to Turkey- have not been defined by International Agreements

PM Mitsotakis: We are always on the side of the Imbrian Hellenism

“And any discrimination against you is not only contrary to the Lausanne Treaty but also to international conventions on the protection of Human Rights”

When Turkey banned the teaching of Greek on Imvros & Tenedos islands

How the Lausanne Treaty was violated -again- by the Turkish side...

War between Greece & Turkey is now a real possibility – Analysis

Greek officials say that all options are on the table...

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