Mitsotakis's move during the meeting with President Erdoğan made headlines at the press conference.

Mitsotakis's move during the meeting with President Erdoğan made headlines at the press conference.

12.02.2026 14:40

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during a joint press conference with President Erdoğan, stuffed the handkerchief he used to wipe his nose into the folder in front of him when he couldn't find a place to put it.

President Erdoğan met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on an official visit to Turkey, at the Presidential Palace. After welcoming Mitsotakis with an official ceremony, they proceeded to a private meeting. Following the Turkey-Greece 6th High-Level Cooperation Council Interdelegation Meeting, a signing ceremony for agreements was held. After the ceremony, the two leaders held a joint press conference.

THE HANDKERCHIEF HE USED TO WIPE HIS NOSE...

During the press conference, it was noticeable that Mitsotakis struggled to find a place to put the handkerchief he used to wipe his nose and ended up stuffing it into the folder in front of him. The footage of that moment also created a significant buzz on social media.

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