Upset in Turkey over US plans in Alexandroupolis – “They are building a new Souda”

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The publication of “Kathimerini” about the American plans in Alexandroupolis caused intense concern in the Turkish press. They talk about turning the city into a naval base and talk about a “second Souda”

It caused a great disturbance in Turkey “Kathimerini” publication about US plans in Alexandroupoli, with the issue being made up to and including front page in Hurriyetas transmitted from Istanbul by the correspondent of SKAI, Manolis Kostidis.

“The plans of Dedeagats”, is the title of the publication of the Turkish newspaper and it talks about turning Alexandroupolis into a Navy base. “They are building a new Souda for the Greeks”he says characteristically.

In particular, Hurriyet comments that US destroyers may also be approaching, while emphasizing that Alexandroupoli is only 40 thousand from Turkey.

Turkish concern also exists for Crete, where the publication states that suitable landing bases will be built for the F-35 on the island.

The annoyance in the neighboring country is, however, evident, and the issue has taken on a large extent in the television media, which presented it in news bulletins.

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