Greek court blocks new extradition request for Turkish soldiers

A Greek court on Wednesday blocked a second request by Turkey for the extradition of soldiers who fled to Greece in July after a failed coup attempt, court officials said, potentially increasing tensions between the traditional foes.

The ruling applied to three of eight soldiers who fled. Extradition of three others was blocked last week. The case of the remaining two is pending.

Turkey alleges the men were involved in efforts to overthrow President Tayyip Erdogan. It issued a second extradition request in January after Greece's top court ruled against the first, covering all eight.

Addressing the court on Wednesday, the prosecutor argued there was a possibility the men would not get a fair trial in Turkey. "They may be subjected to torture and inhumane behavior," the prosecutor said.

The drawn-out case has highlighted often strained relations between Greece...