Western Thrace

Turkish Official slams Greece over non-recognition of elected Muftis in Western Thrace

April 11, 2026

Zafer Sırakaya, Deputy Chairman of Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and head of foreign relations, has strongly criticized Greece for refusing to recognize elected muftis of the Turkish minority in Western Thrace.

Greece maintains strict measures against sheep and goat pox ahead of Easter, no new cases in İskeçe

April 10, 2026
Greece reaffirms position on Western Thrace Minority: “Not ethnic Turkish, muftis are not elected”

April 10, 2026
New GAT leadership conducts courtesy visits to regional institutions in Western Thrace

April 10, 2026
ABTTF President Halit Habip Oğlu backs stable Türkiye–Greece relations

April 10, 2026
Çinar Association launches 2026 Qurban donation campaign for Uganda and Gaza

April 9, 2026
Türkiye condemns Greece’s mufti appointments in Western Thrace: Minority rights at risk

April 9, 2026
“Miracle Theatre” to stage Gulyabani in Edirne with Yeşilçam-inspired adaptation

April 9, 2026
Western Thrace Turkish Federation slams mufti appointments in Greece as “rights violation”

April 9, 2026
Eastern Macedonia Governor holds meetings with local stakeholders in İskeçe ahead of Easter

April 9, 2026
İskeçe: Scheduled aerial mosquito sprays on April 8–9

April 8, 2026
MPs warn of EU fines over agricultural subsidy decision

April 8, 2026
Young girls from Gümülcine explore Istanbul’s cultural and spiritual heritage

April 8, 2026
Western Thrace Advisory Board condemns mufti appointment practices in Greece

April 8, 2026
Western Thrace Advisory Board re-elects Mufti Mustafa Trampa as chairman

April 8, 2026
Gümülcine Municipality slams Egnatia Motorway operator over toll policy changes

April 8, 2026
Greek livestock farmers demand compensation over organ disposal policy amid disease measures

April 8, 2026
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace police nssue Easter fraud warning

April 8, 2026
MP Özgür Ferhat files parliamentary question over Egnatia toll policies

April 7, 2026
Turkish Consulate in Gümülcine announces Children’s Day celebration program

April 7, 2026
Karamanlis signals concern over Thrace demographic decline after key meeting

April 7, 2026
Rhodope Chamber slams new toll policy on Egnatia Motorway, warns of economic impact

April 7, 2026
Young performers shine spotlight on Western Thrace at Iskeçe Amphitheater

April 6, 2026
Greek MP Ozgur Ferhat raises farmers’ compensation concerns in meeting with ELGA

April 6, 2026
Drug busts across Northern Greece: 18 arrested in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace crackdown

April 6, 2026
Frontex report alleges serious human rights violations at Greek borders

April 6, 2026
Youth Regional Council established in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace with 45 student members

April 4, 2026
Greece reportedly plans drone facility near Turkish Border

April 4, 2026
Turkish Consul General Aykut Ünal meets community members in İskeçe’s Kireççiler Village

April 4, 2026
Celal Bayar Minority School athletes win 20 medals in Gümülcine track & field meet

April 4, 2026
Miracle Theatre high school ensemble delivers unforgettable night in İskeçe

April 4, 2026
Greek region boosts tourism ties with Istanbul meetings

April 4, 2026
Storm Erminio batters Gümülcine area with flooding and damage

April 4, 2026
Nymfaia vertical axis bypass set for early May completion amid urgent repairs

April 3, 2026
İskeçe to host fire prevention awareness event in Central Square

April 3, 2026
Doctors’ groups oppose Thrace mining vehicle donation to Gümülcine Hospital

April 3, 2026
Mufti dispute resurfaces in Western Thrace amid Çınar Mosque Trial

April 2, 2026
Greek MP questions closure of İskeçe Hospital ICU

April 2, 2026
Western Thrace Minority figures sue journalist Nikos Arvanitis for defamation

April 2, 2026
ABTTF President voices support for defendants in Çınar Mosque case

April 2, 2026
FEP Party leader Çiğdem Asafoğlu meets youth in İskeçe

April 2, 2026
Former Deputy Governor criticizes MP İlhan Ahmet over minority stance

April 2, 2026
Court hears case of Demircik Villagers over road dispute in İskeçe

April 2, 2026
Özgür Ferhattax calls for fuel tax cuts instead of “Fuel Pass” subsidies

April 2, 2026
Gallipoli spirit lives on in Gümülcine through young writers

April 1, 2026
Orthodontist Dr. Nurcan Kahya opens new dental clinic in İskeçe

April 1, 2026
New Motorcycle Testing Track opens in Gümülcine to enhance driver safety and training

April 1, 2026
Muftis of İskeçe and Gümülcine pay courtesy visit to Turkish Ambassador in Athens

April 1, 2026
Turkish Consul General Aykut Ünal joins fans for World Cup Qualifier Night in Gümülcine

April 1, 2026

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