Turkey Snubs Military Exercise In Athens, Greece

Days after Greek planes reportedly violated Turkish airspace, Turkey's airforce has withdrawn from military exercises scheduled to be held next month in Athens.

The Daily Sabah reported on Saturday, that the military exercise dubbed "Tiger Meet" is intended to promote solidarity between the participating states' fleets and is held annually. This year, it will take place in Athens between May 9 and 20.

Turkish security sources said host countries draft a text each year made up of technical regulations ahead of the planned exercise and this year, Greece targeted Turkey in the said document.

The sources accused Greek authorities of making additions to the document that "abuse disagreements between the two countries," without providing precise details.

According to Turkish authorities, the additions were "intentional" and prompted the airforce command to ask for changes, but Greece did not accept them.

Turkey decided to snub the event because Greece manipulates Tiger Meet for its political interests.