Both Greeks and Turks are now enjoying the results of a significant initiative, allowing Turkish citizens to travel to 10 Greek islands with a quickly issued visa, he noted.
The major dispute over the delimitation of maritime zones is not expected to be on the agenda of the talks, and with the European elections in Greece less than a month away, the focus has shifted away from the substance of the talks and toward Mitsotakis’ and Erdogan’s public statements that will follow – particularly those of the Turkish president.
In a move to protect the cultural heritage of the Chora Monastery in Constantinople, Greece has escalated its response by seeking UNESCO's intervention.
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This increase in arrivals coincides with the celebration of Seker Bayram, a Muslim festival observed from April 6th to April 14th. Nearly 1,000 visitors are expected to utilize the visa express during this period.
The influx is expected to increase in the coming days, with particular significance as it coincides with the implementation of the express visa issuance process for visitors from Turkey.
