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Istanbul's Greek community sees improved conditions under Erdogan
Journalist Manolis Kostidis has stated that the Greek community in Istanbul is currently experiencing its best period in recent decades under the administration of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Kostidis noted that while the Greek population in the city has dwindled significantly—from an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people in the 1980s and 1990s to approximately 2,000 today—the remaining community is more united. He attributed the improved situation to better management of minority issues, specifically citing the return of real estate properties and the continued operation of Greek schools.
Reflecting on his personal roots, Kostidis described his family as a classic example of the Romios heritage, with ancestral ties to Chios, Pontus, and Cappadocia. He emphasized the importance of the Ecumenical Patriarch as a unifying leader for the community.
Entities
Ecumenical Patriarchate · Istanbul · Manolis Kostidis · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of Greeks living in Istanbul has significantly decreased compared to previous decades. www.reader.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.madata.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The return of real estate properties and the operation of schools are cited as reasons for improved conditions for the Greek minority. www.reader.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Greek community in Istanbul currently numbers approximately 2,000 members. www.madata.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Greek community in Istanbul is experiencing its best years in recent decades under the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. www.reader.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During the 1980s and 1990s, the Greek population in Istanbul was estimated to be between 8,000 and 10,000 people. www.madata.gr