The new series of radio historical broadcasts of SKAI 100.3, presented by Aris Portosalte, is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne. Historical scientists and specialist scholars discuss, analyze and evaluate critical issues surrounding the treaty that sealed the country’s international position, constituting a turning point in the foreign policy of the modern Greek state: why were we led to sign the Treaty of Lausanne?

What were the goals of Greece and Turkey and what were the aspirations of the Great Powers? How were the provisions regarding the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the territorial regime implemented? What did the convention for the exchange of populations foresee and how did the presence of Greeks in Constantinople evolve from the pre-revolutionary years to the beginning of the 21st century? Why does official Turkey today insist on discussing a treaty signed 100 years ago?

In the broadcast of Saturday, March 9, we heard about the history of the Roma of Istanbul and the events of 1964-1965, the deportations of Greek citizens about ten years after the September riots that went down in history as the organized pogrom of the night of September 6, 1955. The story of persecution of the Greeks of the City by the Turkish state in the systematic way it was organized, goes through many phases.

There are times in between where life somehow returns to its rhythm, but the Romans are always mindful of when the next blow will strike them. It all started after the Asia Minor disaster and in the 30s, during the phases of the second world war, when Turkey did not enter the war, but the minorities experienced the consequences of this Turkish Policy. Invited to the discussion were Mr. Nikos Ouzounoglou, president of the Ecumenical Federation of Constantinople, and Mr. Nikos Michaelidis, a historical researcher from Constantinople who shares his personal experience.

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