Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis fired back hard at Turkey's announcement of maritime parks in the Aegean, te...

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis fired back hard at Turkey's announcement of maritime parks in the Aegean, telling To Vima's Sunday edition that Greece is "absolutely ready for every scenario." Gerapetritis defended the government's "calm waters" diplomatic posture, arguing it has served Greek interests well, while making clear that restraint should not be mistaken for unpreparedness. The interview signals Athens is watching Ankara's latest Aegean moves closely and is not caught off guard. Turkey's move to declare maritime parks in the Aegean has drawn sharp criticism from Athens, which views the announcement as a provocation in disputed waters. Gerapetritis did not elaborate publicly on what specific scenarios Greece is prepared for, but the language was deliberately strong. The interview also touches on domestic politics, with New Democracy reportedly tracking voter losses between the 2023 national elections and the 2024 European elections. Party MPs are hearing growing frustration from constituents over the cost of living and infrastructure problems, though party officials describe the situation as reversible. Separately, Greece's Education Ministry has signaled a September timeline for students enrolled in private universities, as the government races to resolve issues around invalid licenses, incomplete inspections, and irregular oversight committees. The private university framework has been a running political flashpoint since legislation passed allowing non-state universities to operate. The full interview with Gerapetritis runs in Sunday's print edition of To Vima, out August 23. #Greece #Aegean #GreeceTurkey