At the center of discussions in Turkey is an article titled “Is a US base being established in Alexandroupoli? Impressive claim from Greece,” which cites Greek media and connects the issue to the recent visit of the US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to the border city. According to A Haber, Alexandroupoli has returned to Turkish headlines because it is located close to the Turkish border and has been increasingly used in recent years for American and NATO transfers to Eastern Europe.
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Guilfoyle’s visit sparks debate in Turkey
The Turkish media outlet reports that discussions were reignited after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s visit to Alexandroupoli. The American ambassador visited military facilities in the area and characterized Alexandroupoli as a “vital and strategic hub” for Washington and NATO. This phrase is being used by A Haber to present the city as a point of special interest for the US, especially after the war in Ukraine and the shift of NATO’s focus toward Eastern Europe.
Why Turkey monitors Alexandroupoli
A Haber emphasizes that Alexandroupoli is located approximately 40 kilometers from the Turkish border. This geographic proximity, according to the Turkish report, makes any military activity in the area subject to close monitoring by Ankara. The article notes that the port of Alexandroupoli has evolved into a significant military logistics center for the US and NATO, as it offers an alternative route for transferring forces and equipment to the Black Sea and Eastern Europe, without requiring passage through the Straits.
The “new Souda” scenario
The most characteristic point of the Turkish article is the reference to Greek publications that, according to A Haber, discuss the possible transformation of Alexandroupoli’s facilities into a more permanent military center.
