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Tensions flare between uneasy allies Turkey, Greece

Neighbouring nations face off over disputed islands in Aegean Sea, airspace violations

Published Sun, Feb 5, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Istanbul

TURKEY is once again facing off against historic foe-turned-ally Greece in one of their fiercest rows in years, though the war of words is unlikely to spill over into military confrontation.

With some two months before Turks vote on a critical referendum to enhance presidential powers, this renewed dispute is fuelling nationalistic sentiment inside Turkey.

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