Greece has arrested eight men aboard a Turkish military helicopter which landed in the northern city of Alexandroupolis at midday on Saturday, the country's police ministry said.
Greece arrests eight aboard military helicopter
About 20 of the people who planned the overnight coup in Turkey are dead and 30 more are wounded.
Recommended articles
The men have requested political asylum, it added.
About 20 of the people who planned the overnight coup in Turkey are dead and 30 more are wounded, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday.
At a news conference in Ankara, Yildirim said members of the "parallel structure" - government shorthand for the followers of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen - were in the hands of Turkish justice.
ADVERTISEMENT
Yildirim said 161 people had been killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Court discharges ex-AGF Adoke, 6 others in Malabu oil scam case
Nigerians are expected to pay for TV licences — here’s what the law says
BEDC management denies rumours of dissolution, increases revenue
Federal Govt set to sue Binance ltd, officials for tax evasion on April 4
What Nigerian law says about treatment of people with disabilities
Gambling investment is evil, will take away everything - Cleric warns youths
All teachers need to learn digital skills to earn their students’ respect
Lagos lawmaker begins road construction in Yaba to ease residents' plights
Over 100 inmates in Kano seek mercy, review of death sentences
Pulse Sports
Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?
I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream
Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees
AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida
Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana
Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana
ADVERTISEMENT