Economic relations between Greeks and Turks have shifted markedly in recent years.
The two neighbours have long seen their political leaders swing between confrontation and what diplomats call "calm waters" — a phrase used to describe the current spell.
Overall trade and tourism volumes have doubled over five years, but the gains have fallen unevenly on either side compared with what was previously observed.
“Until about 10 years ago people were coming from Greece to Turkey to shop, mainly in Istanbul, Edirne and Keşan. Now, however, we see many more visitors from Turkey going to Greece because whatever they want to buy is cheaper there”, said Maria Dimou, who lives in Istanbul.
“In Turkey the bare essentials someone needs in order to live, to be able to get by, are cheap," Dimou continued.
