 At this time, the Turkish community outnumbered the Greek community four to one and owned close to 84% of the land.By August 31, 1913 the Turks of Western Thrace had formed the first 'Turkish republic', the Provisional Government of Western Thrace.However, it was taken over by the Kingdom of Bulgaria on October 25, 1913, which had been victorious in the First Balkan War.