(Kathimerini) Despite repeatedly criticizing Greece for appointing the Muslim community’s muftis in the region of Thrace, Turkey also appoints its own muftis at a central level, via a state agency, Greek diplomatic sources pointed out on Tuesday, highlighting “the hypocrisy of Turkey’s stance.”
Three Turkish muftis were appointed, seven were transferred and one was removed from office with a presidential decree published in the Turkish government gazette a few days ago, on June 7, the sources said, adding that the muftis are civil servants employed by the Religious Affairs (Diyanet) Directorate, which is a state agency.
