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Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey to continue exploration until mid-June

Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey to continue exploration until mid-June

The country has issued a new Navtex, announcing that it will resume operations after bringing Oruç Reis vessel to port ahead of the EU leaders' summit.

23 December 2020

Turkey says Greece’s statement on seismic research activities is ‘groundless’

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey says Greece’s statement on seismic research activities is ‘groundless’

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed Greece’s claims that Oruç Reis vessel has been conducting seismic research activities in its continental shelf. Turkey has recently extended the Navtex for the vessel until November 4.

26 October 2020

Turkey extends Navtex for Oruç Reis vessel again

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey extends Navtex for Oruç Reis vessel again

Turkey has extended the Navtex for Oruç Reis seismic research vessel in the Eastern Mediterranean until October 27. The previous 10-day Navtex declared by the country would end today.

22 October 2020

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

After Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for its Oruç Reis seismic research vessel yesterday, EU’s Josep Borell has urged Turkey to “not engage in negative behaviour” while Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has cancelled his scheduled visit to Turkey.

13 October 2020

Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP

Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan

Defense Minister Akar gave an interview to the UK's Channel 4 News, Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for exploration activities near Cyprus.

18 September 2020

Turkey issues new Navtex for Chios Island

Turkey issues new Navtex for Chios Island

Issuing a new NAVTEX alert, Turkey has argued that Greece has militarized Chios Island in violation of the 1923 Lausanne Peace Treaty.

15 September 2020

Turkey issues Navtex for Russia's military drills in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey issues Navtex for Russia's military drills in Eastern Mediterranean

Russia will conduct gunnery drills on both sides of the Cyprus island until September 25, according to the Navtex alert.

3 September 2020

Erdoğan says 'We won't tolerate piracy,' Turkey, Greece issue new Navtex alerts

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Erdoğan says 'We won't tolerate piracy,' Turkey, Greece issue new Navtex alerts

As Turkey extended Oruç Reis ship's energy exploration activities, Greece responded with a counter Navtex.

1 September 2020

Greece ratifies maritime border deal with Egypt, issues new Navtex

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Greece ratifies maritime border deal with Egypt, issues new Navtex

Turkey views the deal as an infringement of its continental shelf.

Turkey announces new gunnery drill after naval exercises with US, Italy

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey announces new gunnery drill after naval exercises with US, Italy

Turkey and Greece sent out conflicting alerts on energy exploration and military exercises in the Mediterranean this week.

Turkey issues new Navtex for seismic research vessel Oruç Reis

Turkey issues new Navtex for seismic research vessel Oruç Reis

Amid ongoing tension in the Mediterranean, Turkey has announced that its seismic research vessel, the MTA Oruç Reis, will continue its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean until August 27.

Turkey issues new alert for drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey issues new alert for drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Two days after the EU foreign ministers meeting, Ankara has announced that it will start a new drilling operation tomorrow.

‘The party escalating tension in the Mediterranean is not Turkey, but Greece’

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

‘The party escalating tension in the Mediterranean is not Turkey, but Greece’

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a written statement in response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, which has declared Turkey’s seismic research in the Mediterranean “illegal.”

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

The Energy Minister has said that the search activities in Mediterranean and Black Sea will continue nonstop for achieving Turkey's "energy independence."

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

"We are ready to discuss all issues; the Aegean, continental shelf, islands, airspace, research and screening efforts, and Eastern Mediterranean along with other bilateral matters with Greece without any precondition," the presidential spokesperson has said.