Minorities should be kept out of Türkiye–Greece tensions: Bartholomew
Hürriyet · 12 Jun 2026

Minorities should be kept out of Türkiye–Greece tensions: Bartholomew

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew stated that Turkish and Greek minorities should not bear the consequences of tensions between Ankara and Athens, calling for these communities in both countries not to be held “hostage” to political disputes.


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Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew urges that Turkish and Greek minorities should not suffer due to the ongoing tensions between Türkiye and Greece. He emphasizes the need to protect these communities from being used as pawns in political conflicts.


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