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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

Dendias from Thrace: The largest settlement project in the history of the Armed Forces, we protect the Muslims of the region

According to the Minister, the presence of the Armed Forces in Thrace takes on a new significance

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

Greece to Turkey: The Muslim minority in Greece & the Greek minority in Turkey used to be equal in numbers

Now the Muslim minority in Thrace numbers approximately 120,000 members while the Greek minority in Turkey has shrunk to only 3,000

Cavusoglu in Thrace: Meetings & promises of help to the “Turkish minority” (photos-videos)

The "private visit" of the Turkish Foreign Minister to Thrace continues with provocations - Who did he see and what did he say

Greek diplomatic sources: Minority in Thrace is religious not ethnic, in response to Turkish Minister’s claims

The Turkish Deputy Minister claimed the minority in Thrace was "Turkish"

Turkey accuses Greece of violating “Turkish” minority rights in Thrace in blatant statement

Turkey said minority schools were being closed down under the pretext of the Covid-19 pandemic

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu: Minority in Thrace is and will remain Turkish

Cavusoglu attacked the Greek President for labelling the Muslim minority a religious one

Turkey: “We will continue to protect the ‘Turkish minority’ in western Thrace”

At the same time, it calls for the return to Turkey of everyone associated with Gulen

Government to introduce bill making Mufti Islamic Jurists optional for Muslims

Hellenic Human Rights League: "The compulsory application of shariah is a clear violation of the minority’s rights to self-determination"