Megali Idea - Greco-Turkish Relations

Greco-Turkish Relations

In a stabilized Europe, the Great Idea has disappeared, since there is no longer any significant population of Greeks in Turkey. The Greek-Turkish disputes about the borders are now based mainly on the economy (oil or fishing). The most notable incident took place at Imia/Kardak.

Relations between Greece and Turkey have been improving since the Greek aid sent after the 1999 İzmit earthquake and the Turkish aid sent after the 1999 Athens earthquake.

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