Preşedintele elen cere Turciei să recunoască „genocidul grecilor pontici”

Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas urged Turkey to acknowledge the genocide of Pontic Greeks, referencing historical persecution and expulsion in the early 20th century. He made these comments during a religious celebration at the Panaghia Soumela Sanctuary, emphasizing the need for recognition to prevent ethnic cleansing in modern times. The Greek-speaking population in Anatolia has a long history, but faced severe oppression and near-total disappearance due to Turkish nationalism and a population exchange agreement in 1923. Many descendants now reside in Macedonia, Greece.