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Turkish Press: Marinakis and Dendias in the Spotlight

Published January 26, 2026, 14:15
Turkish Press: Marinakis and Dendias in the Spotlight

The Turkish press analyzes statements by Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis regarding the resumption of dialogue with Turkey and the upcoming Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting. It believes these statements are an indirect admission of Greece's need for direct contact with Turkey, following a period of strong criticism from the Greek Ministry of Defense. Emphasis is placed on the categorical denial of US mediation, which the Turkish press interprets as confirmation that Ankara is the unavoidable interlocutor. Furthermore, the article notes the recognition from the Greek side, through Marinakis' statements, of the “tangible results” of the dialogue, such as the reduction of migratory flows and de-escalation in the Aegean Sea. The Turkish press considers these results as an indirect acknowledgment of the effectiveness of Turkish cooperation. At the same time, the publication brings Nikos Dendias back into the spotlight, linking Greece's “difficult position” to his previous statements, highlighting the contradiction between harsh rhetoric and the need for dialogue. Overall, the Turkish press paints a picture where Greece is forced to return to the negotiating table, recognizing Turkey as the key interlocutor for resolving disputes.