Originally posted by Bill77
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Greek Media reports on Meeting that didn't take place
Popular Greek papers To Vima and Ethnos wrote up an article of a meeting between Greek PM Kostas Karamanlis and Turkish PM Rexhep Taip Erdogan. The articles appeared in both papers' Sunday edition.
Small problem. The meeting between Erdogan and Karamanlis never took place because the Turkish PM had cancelled his visit several days before the scheduled meeting (Saturday) due to health issues.
To Vima and Ethnos didn't appear to have been told the Turkish PM had cancelled his visit to Athens.
Greek readers are informed that Erdogan appeared at Athens airport accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice Minister for EU Integration. The Turkish PM had also arrived with 5 armed bodyguards.
To Vima and Ethnos continued with their 'report' that the meeting had lasted for one hour, in very tense atmosphere. The papers give even quotes from the meeting, explaining the Turkish PM had been upset over the fact that his country has been pin pointed as the main problem for illegal immigration into the EU.
To Vima and Ethnos are known for their critical view of Turkey, though this fake report may hit a sour note in Ankara.
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