Alternate government spokesman Evangelos Antonaros reiterated on Tuesday that Turkey's behavior and actions were constantly being monitored and assessed by the European Union in the run-up to October 3, when it was due to begin accession negotiations, but also after accession talks begin.

"Turkey has a course to cover up until October 3 when, with certain conditions, it will begin accession negotiations. Immediately afterward, it will be called on to cover another course in order to acquire a European identity. All of Turkey's behavior until October 3 but also afterward will be the object of investigation and control. Turkey's stance is constantly being assessed. The mosaic of its behavior is being recorded and it is on this that it will finally be judged," the spokesman said.
Antonaros was responding to questions regarding the repercussions of Turkey's actions and provocations in the Aegean.

Regarding Greek reactions to Ankara's activities, the spokesman said that Greek diplomacy was unremitting in carrying out the actions needed in order to explain and underline Greek positions.

To questions regarding Monday's rescue operation following a shipwreck off the islet of Psarra, Antonaros reiterated that the search and rescue operation was a Greek sector of responsibility and control.

Source: Athens News Agency

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