Greeks have always viewed the present through the lens of history.
Recently, I have found myself increasingly unsure of whether I have the full picture of the rapid developments taking place around me. Even worse, I feel I do not have sufficient unbiased sources to judge the accuracy of what I hear, read or watch.
While our attention is focused on developments in Syria, let us not miss some interesting developments that are taking place in Turkey’s closest western neighbor, Greece.
This Sunday was a significant day for Istanbul’s small Bulgarian community. In the presence of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the re-opening of the historic St. Stephen Church on the shores of the Golden Horn.
According to most political observers, 2018 will be a crucial year for Greece.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Greece at the start of this month - the first from a Turkish president in 65 years - is still causing controversy in the country.
“So, why did we invite him?” asked the young Greek journalist taking part in a TV panel, just after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had left Athens to visit the Muslims minority in the city of Komotini (Gümülcine) on Dec. 8.
The announcement and confirmation was brief and late.
These days, it is unusual to be alerted of news stories unrelated to politics, the economy, or human tragedies. And it is very rare to get breaking news related to the past, a past so long ago that it may be linked to legend.
