'Unworthy of Byzantine legacy': Erdogan challenges Greece to halt Turkey's East Med exploration drive

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dares Greece in bombastic speech to impede Turkey’s exploration efforts in disputed East Mediterranean

Firey speech: Turkey's President Recep Erdogan waves as he attends celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1071 battle of Manzikert — Firey speech: Turkey's President Recep Erdogan waves as he attends celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1071 battle of ManzikertPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

Istanbul

Turkey Greece Recep Tayyip Erdogan East Mediterranean Cyprus

Published 26 August 2020, 11:25Updated 26 August 2020, 12:24