Turkish soldier to remain under tight security after court ruling

The Council of State on Thursday ordered the release of one of the eight Turkish servicemen who have sought political asylum in Greece though it ordered that he remain under tight security at an undisclosed location amid fears for his safety. 

The serviceman, who piloted the helicopter in which the eight fled to Greece following the thwarted Turkish coup in July 2016, was to be released from police custody. However, he will not be able to leave the country and must report daily to his local police station, the ruling stipulated. 

Although the court's decision related to only one of the eight Turkish servicemen, as the asylum process for the other seven is in the very early stages, it is expected to apply to the other seven. 

The same court is expected to consider whether to grant the servicemen asylum on May 3. 

Amid rising tensions between Greece and Turkey...