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21 July
Eight minority schools were suspended, escalating the ongoing dispute between Greece and Turkey over such institutions.
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The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned Greece's recent decision to suspend operations at eight minority primary schools in the Thrace region for the 2026-2027 school year, claiming that it violates the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne. This suspension has reignited tensions surrounding the treatment of minorities in the region, particularly regarding Ankara's long-standing assertion of the existence of a "Turkish minority" in Western Thrace, a term that Greece disputes.
In response to criticisms from Turkey, the Greek Ministry of Education clarified that the suspension was not targeted at minority schools specifically. The decision was part of a broader strategy affecting a total of 47 primary schools, justified by factors such as low student enrollment. The Greek authorities insist that the schools were closed for practical educational reasons rather than any intention to harm minority rights.
This development has once again underscored the complex and often strained relations between Greece and Turkey, with differing interpretations of historical agreements contributing to ongoing disputes. Turkey's reiteration of claims concerning its alleged minority has been met with firm rebuttals from Athens, emphasizing the need for dialogue to resolve such bilateral issues.
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