According to reports, the Greek Prime Minister was received during a meeting with the Turkish military march 'Ceddin Deden,' a piece from the Ottoman era symbolizing war, in what has been described as a deliberate provocation.
A diplomatic incident emerged Tuesday evening when the Greek Prime Minister was reportedly greeted with the Ottoman military march 'Ceddin Deden' during a meeting. The march, dating to the Ottoman Empire, is historically associated with war symbolism. The report, from a single unverified source, describes the choice as a deliberate 'sting' by Turkish hosts. The incident has not been officially confirmed by either government.
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