Diplomatic Effort to Ease Tensions Between Greece and Turkey

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Greece opens new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors in an effort to ease tensions between the two countries, allowing Turks to visit 10 Greek islands without applying for full access to the Schengen area.

Key Points

  • New vacation visa terminal opened for Turkish visitors in Rhodes, Greece
  • Visa allows Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without full access to Schengen area
  • Initiative part of efforts to ease tensions and focus on trade between Greece and Turkey

Pros

  • Initiative to boost tourism and local economies in Greece
  • Effort to focus on trade and cooperation between Greece and Turkey

Cons

  • Limited access only to 10 Greek islands
  • Visitors not allowed to travel onto other EU member states