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Turkish Press: Suspicion, Accusations, and Scenarios of Encirclement by Greece

Published March 18, 2026, 12:09
Turkish Press: Suspicion, Accusations, and Scenarios of Encirclement by Greece

The Turkish press presents a picture of Greece as part of a broader network of alliances that, from its point of view, aims to encircle Turkey. Newspapers such as Turgun, Sozcu, and Cumhuriyet express strong suspicion and accusations regarding Greek-Israeli cooperation, Greece's involvement in alliances with the US and other European countries, and the development of military capabilities. Turgun characterizes Greek-Israeli cooperation as a direct threat to Turkey, while Sozcu speaks of an alliance targeting Turkey. Cumhuriyet states that Greece is exploiting circumstances to strengthen its position against Turkey and proposes aggressive reactions, such as fighter jet flights over the islands. The Turkish press focuses on the deployment of Patriot missile systems, the construction of private electricity networks, and the upgrading of Greece's military capabilities, considering them provocative actions. At the same time, it recalls historical events and warns of the consequences of not knowing history. Overall, Turkish coverage of developments in Greece is characterized by strong suspicion, sharp rhetoric, and scenarios of encirclement, indicating growing tensions in relations between the two countries.