Greek criticism of the conversion has been scathing, underscoring the countries' tense relations.

He talks of the classics before the ladies, and of Greek criticisms among fine gentlemen.

Greek criticism of the conversion has been scathing, underscoring often tense relations between Greece and Turkey.

Greek criticism of the move has been especially scathing, underlining tense ties between Greece and Turkey.

That has triggered fresh Greek criticism of Merkel who had already been caricatured in some Greek media wearing Nazi uniform.