{"id":1490,"date":"2026-05-07T11:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/?p=1490"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:52:59","slug":"challenges-in-almy-sounio-and-bursa-the-ankara-network-in-thrace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/challenges-in-almy-sounio-and-bursa-the-ankara-network-in-thrace\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenges in Almy, Sounio, and Bursa The Ankara Network in Thrace"},"content":{"rendered":"

REVEALED: Ankara\u2019s Network in Xanthi and Bursa \u2013 Provocative Celebrations with \u201cTurkish\u201d Flags and Parliamentary Cover<\/h2>\n

A coordinated operation to promote Turkish nationalist symbols and challenge Greek sovereignty took place last weekend, centered in Thrace and Bursa. Behind the cover of religious ceremonies and social events, Ankara\u2019s agents attempted to reinforce an image of the Muslim minority\u2019s \u201cTurkification,\u201d even having the physical presence and indirect support of Greek parliamentarians.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u201cChronicle\u201d of the Provocation in Xanthi: Alma and Sounio<\/h3>\n

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Xanthi area witnessed an organized attempt to impose Turkish emblems in public view. During the graduation ceremonies (hatim) of local Quranic Schools, the illegal Pseudomufti of Xanthi<\/b> set the tone for a clearly political demonstration.<\/p>\n

1. Alma Settlement (Agnila): Banner for \u201cTurkish Minority\u201d<\/h3>\n

In the settlement of Alma<\/b> (in Turkish Agnila), the provocation took on an official character. At the ceremony held in the local mosque, a central banner (see im1777886363.jpg<\/b>) was displayed with capital letters reading: \u201cTURKISH MINORITY OF WESTERN THRACE \u2013 PSEUDOMUFTI OF XANTHI \u2013 QURANIC SCHOOL AGNILA\u201d<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The event was led by:<\/p>\n