A diplomatic incident was prevented at the last minute on Monday at the land borders between Greece and Turkey along Evros River, it was announced on Wednesday.
Turkish soldiers, patrolling along the Turkish bank of Evros River at noon on Monday, demanded the immediate interruption of anti-flooding works conducted on the Greek side of the river.
According to testimonies by working crews, the Turkish soldiers pointed their weapons at workers, who were repairing levees in the riverside region of Pithio, near an Evros River sand islet, demanding them to leave the area immediately.
The sudden interruption of the works and the way in which it happened, is expected to be discussed in the joint Greece-Turkey committee meeting to allow for mutual clarifications.
(source: ana-mpa)
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