'Greece will not cede an inch of territory,' PM says in message to Turkey

Greece will defend its principles "in any way it can… and will not cede an inch of territory," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said from the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo on Tuesday in an apparent dig at recent provocations from Turkey.

"Our neighbors do not always behave in a manner befitting good neighbors," Tsipras said at the inauguration of two desalination units on the island.

"I want to send a message of cooperation and peaceful coexistence, but also of determination," the prime minister added. "Greece is not threatening anyone but is not afraid of anyone either. Greece can defend its sovereign rights, its borders are determined by international agreements and we will not cede an inch of territory."

Visiting the island just a few days before the eight-year anniversary since former prime minister George Papandreou announced Greece's first bailout...