Namık Tan’s “Blue Homeland” Statements and Reactions
The scandalous statements of CHP Istanbul MP and former Washington Ambassador Namık Tan regarding the “Blue Homeland” during the motion discussions held in the Turkish Grand National Assembly in recent days have caused a great deal of repercussion. Tan’s words criticizing Turkey’s foreign policy goals have caused widespread reactions in Turkey.
Support in Greek Media
Namık Tan’s characterization of the “Blue Homeland” concept as a fairy tale received positive feedback in the Greek media. Tan’s words made headlines in the Greek press and had a wide impact. Hellas Journal emphasized Tan’s statements and said, ” The illegal ‘Blue Homeland’ is dying in Turkey. It is now described as a fairy tale.” he wrote in the headline. This situation fueled the debate on Turkey’s national interests.
The country’s Edo newspaper reported: Blue Homeland showdown in Turkey: They call it a ‘fairy tale’“, he stated that Namık Tan supported Greece’s policies.
“Angerous Reaction from the Opposition to Erdoğan”
The Greek newspaper Banking News also gave extensive coverage to CHP’s Tan’s words with the headline “Opposition MP in Turkey describes ‘Blue Homeland’ as a fairy tale, angry reaction to Erdoğan”. While supporting Tan’s words in the news, it also said, Türkiye sometimes dreamed of a revival of the Ottoman Empire“The expressions attracted attention.
