QA-2, 9 January 2026, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Vandalization of a Turkish Minority Primary School in Western Thrace

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı 09.01.2026

We condemn the attack by unidentified individuals on the primary school belonging to the Turkish Minority in Western Thrace, located in the village of Karacaoğlan in Greece, which was closed by the Greek authorities during the 2021–2022 academic year.

Regardless of who is responsible for the attack, we expect the Greek authorities to investigate the incident, swiftly identify the perpetrators, and take the necessary measures.

We share the sorrow of our kinsmen living in Karacaoğlan and underline that we will continue to defend the rights and interests of the Turkish Minority in Western Thrace, which are guaranteed by the Lausanne Peace Treaty.

Atatürk

Pazartesi - Cuma

09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00

Konsolosluk Şubesi Vatandaş Kabul Saatleri: 09:00 - 16:00
1.01.2026 2.01.2026 Yılbaşı
7.01.2026 7.01.2026 Noel
19.01.2026 19.01.2026 Vaftiz Günü
3.03.2026 3.03.2026 Anneler Günü
8.03.2026 8.03.2026 Uluslararası Kadınlar Günü
20.03.2026 20.03.2026 Ramazan Bayramı
9.04.2026 9.04.2026 Şehitleri Anma Günü (GE)
10.04.2026 13.04.2026 Paskalya Bayramı
9.05.2026 9.05.2026 Zafer Bayramı (GE)
12.05.2026 12.05.2026 Aziz Andrea Günü
26.05.2026 26.05.2026 Bağımsızlık Günü
27.05.2026 27.05.2026 Kurban Bayramı
28.08.2026 28.08.2026 Meryem Ana Günü
14.10.2026 14.10.2026 Svetitskhoveli Bayramı
29.10.2026 29.10.2026 Cumhuriyet Bayramı
23.11.2026 23.11.2026 Giorgoba Bayramı