Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis

A key qustion is whether Apostolakis indeed has information from intelligence services about the prospect of a Turkish landing and takeover of a Greek rock islet.

For the first time, over recent days we witnessed the defence minister – who is known for his brazenness – competing with the militarists in Ankara with constant statements which raise many questions

'If it becomes necessary to go to war, then no one will fight by our side. Our efforts are focusing on not having to reach that point,' said the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.