ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned a decision by Greece to close eight schools catering to the country’s Turkish-speaking minority, accusing its neighbor of discrimination. In a communique, the ministry condemned “systematic practices aimed at undermining the right to education of the Turkish minority in Western Thrace.” “We once again call on Greece to act in accordance with its contractual obligations regarding minority rights and fundamental rights,” it added.

ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned a decision by Greece to close eight schools catering to the country’s Turkish-speaking minority, accusing its neighbor of…

Türkiye has condemned Greece’s decision to close eight primary schools belonging to the Turkish minority in Western Thrace, saying the move violates the Treaty of Lausanne.