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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Another example of how the deep state in #Turkey does business. Trampling over the rule of law, state borders and democracy, whether at home or abroad #Ergodan #EricAdams
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/26/eric-adams-bribes-turkey

‘A true friend of Turkey’: Eric Adams bribery indictment reveals years of flights and favors

Prosecutors claim Turkish president showered the New York mayor with illegal donations and luxury stays

www.theguardian.com

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

#Kolokotronis again: “Our #Revolution is unlike any of the others that are taking place in Europe. The European revolutions against the governments are civil wars. Our war is a just war between two nations, one of which has suppressed the other with violence.” 6/6

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

It was this unbroken historical continuity spanning more than 3,000 years that led the #Greeks to launch the first national revolution in #Europe, reconstitute their state, and set an example for #freedom fighters everywhere. 5/6

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

The British admiral could not have imagined that in 1822 this simple Greek guerrilla in front of him was still evoking Constantine XI #Palaiologos, the last #RomanEmperor who had fallen fighting at the gates of #Constantinople almost 400 years before. 4/6

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Hamilton was baffled. Who was that king #Kolokotronis was talking about? #Greece had been under the #Ottoman yoke for centuries and most certainly didn’t have a state, let alone a king. 3/6

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

'We will never do so, now is the time for freedom or death. We, admiral, never negotiated with the #Turks. Many of us were killed, many enslaved, and a few lived free from one generation to the next. Our King was killed, he never negotiated, and his guard continued the war' 2/6

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

In the second year of the #GreekRevolution, British admiral Hamilton suggested to the de facto leader of the #Greeks, Theodore #Kolokotronis, that the time had come to negotiate with the #Ottomans, with Britain as the mediator. Kolokotronis responded: #theHELC #25March1821 🧵1/6

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Israeli footballer #SagivJehezkel suspended and arrested in #Turkey after showing support for the Israeli #hostages. His crime according to authorities: "inciting public hatred and hostility". Turkey openly supports and nurtures #Hamas terror

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

#Turkey blocked two #UK #minesweepers from entering the #BlackSea to help clear the path for commercial boats. #Erdogan's Turkey prioritising its #Russian dictator friend over conventions and international law is the #worstallyever

https://t.co/L7R1i3ukcc

Turkey Blocks UK Minehunters From Black Sea

Explore Turkey's controversial move to block British minehunter ships from the Black Sea, citing the Montreux Convention as diplomatic cover. Uncover the intricacies of this decision in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where the UK's non-combatant status challenges Turkey's interpretation of international law. Read about the wider implications for Black Sea maritime safety and Turkey's diplomatic strategies amidst growing tensions and recent incidents, including a Panama-flagged carrier hitting a Russian mine. Stay informed with expert insights on this evolving geopolitical situation.

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

#Turkey blocked two #UK #minesweepers from entering the #BlackSea to help clear the path for commercial boats. #Erdogan's Turkey prioritising its Russian dictator friend over conventions and international law is the #worstallyever

https://t.co/L7R1i3uS1K

Turkey Blocks UK Minehunters From Black Sea

Explore Turkey's controversial move to block British minehunter ships from the Black Sea, citing the Montreux Convention as diplomatic cover. Uncover the intricacies of this decision in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where the UK's non-combatant status challenges Turkey's interpretation of international law. Read about the wider implications for Black Sea maritime safety and Turkey's diplomatic strategies amidst growing tensions and recent incidents, including a Panama-flagged carrier hitting a Russian mine. Stay informed with expert insights on this evolving geopolitical situation.

gcaptain.com

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Thin-skinned #RishiSunak is somehow happy to meet a leader that assassinates journalists and activists, bombards his neighbours, provides weapon components to #Russia, blocks #NATO’s enlargement, and finances and shelters #Hamas

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

'#Turkey’s deadly assault against #Kurdish positions in north-eastern #Syria has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, the #UnitedNations said. “An estimated 100,000 people have already left their homes,” it said in a statement' https://t.co/jczjhmcdym

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

'Songs, dancing, then a bomb: How Turkey may have committed a war crime against a protest convoy in Syria. A dozen people were killed when forces attacked the Kurdish demonstrators' https://t.co/FdvdE1NdgR

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

The #UK government does not need to come to the rescue of an isolated #Turkey. Here are two prime examples of what Turkey does with #Western weapons: https://x.com/OsintExperts/status/1728202774838722686

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

#HagiaSophia sits at the top of a long list of #Christian and #Byzantine monuments that were left to decay, or were simply vandalised or destroyed by successive #Turkish governments and religious organisations. A point perhaps worth considering for #UNESCO decision makers 8/8

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

In October 2023, distinguished Turkish historian Ilber Ortayli said he feared that the large number of additional daily visitors to #HagiaSophia could even lead to catastrophic structural failure if not addressed immediately by restricting entry to the monument 7/8

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Since the ticketed entrance was abolished, millions of #Muslim believers visiting #HagiaSophia are changing the building’s environment. Increased #humidity caused by intensified visitor traffic is affecting the stonework and fragile artworks, such as #mosaics 6/8

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

According to the Turkish newspaper #Cumhuriyet, a tour guide on the site said, “This historic building has faced tremendous damage. When #HagiaSophia was a museum, people visited it with great respect. It’s like a fairground now. 5/8

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

In June 2022, a number of the ancient #marble tiles on the floor of the #HagiaSophia were reportedly cracked by heavy machinery used to clean the building 4/8

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

In April 2022, the historical Imperial Gate of #HagiaSophia, dating back to the 6th century, was vandalised, presumably during prayer hours. The security manager of the site claimed he had “not noticed anything” 3/8

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

In July 2020, the Byzantine #mosaics of #HagiaSophia were covered with curtains to avoid offending praying #Muslim believers. The curtains are supported by metal supports, inserted into the structure of the building without prior consultation about potential damage 2/8

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

#Turkey's accession to the #UNESCO World #Heritage Committee seems like a joke in bad taste. Here's a reminder of just a few of the blows that #HagiaSophia, Turkey's most important UNESCO listed site, has suffered since its conversion into a #mosque in 2020 🧵1/8 https://t.co/npegph0GJy

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Türkiye's crackdown on freedom of expression continues, affecting journalists, writers, and critical voices, undermining the informed choice of voters during the May 2023 election campaign, says the European Commission's 2023 report. #FreedomOfExpression #EUTurkiyeReport 5/5

Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

The European Commission's report on Türkiye for 2023 points out a continued deterioration of human and fundamental rights, with the need for legislative alignment with ECHR and ECtHR case law. #HumanRightsConcerns #EUTurkiyeReport 4/5

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Hellenic European Leadership Council @thehelc.bsky.social · Dec 13

Civil society in Türkiye faces increased pressure, with a shrinking space to operate, limiting freedoms of expression, association, and assembly, as reported by the European Commission. #CivilSocietyUnderPressure #EUTurkiyeReport 3/5

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