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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

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Ahead of the EU leaders summit starting December 10, Turkey's research vessel carrying out activities in disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean returned to the port.

1 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

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel resumes activities in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel resumes activities in Eastern Mediterranean

The vessel's activities of seismic research and exploration in the region were suspended shortly before the EU leaders summit at the start of October.

12 October 2020

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?

9 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Foreign Minister of France warns Turkey of sanctions over Eastern Mediterranean

Foreign Minister of France warns Turkey of sanctions over Eastern Mediterranean

Noting that the main issue on the agenda of EU leaders’ summit will be Eastern Mediterranean, France’s Foreign Minister Le Drian has accused Erdoğan of “creating an Islamic national atmosphere to conceal the reality of the economic situation in Turkey.”

7 September 2020

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Germany’s Foreign Minister Maas first went to Greece to discuss the Eastern Mediterranan crisis. Meeting PM Mitsotakis, he said, “The windows for dialogue between Greece and Turkey must now be opened further.”

Germany's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey to discuss Eastern Medierranean issue

Germany's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey to discuss Eastern Medierranean issue

Berlin's efforts previously led Turkey to briefly suspend its hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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.

Foreign Minister: Turkey will respond to any harassment of its drillship

Foreign Minister: Turkey will respond to any harassment of its drillship

As the European Union foreign ministers have met to discuss the Eastern Mediterranean crisis, Minister Çavuşoğlu has spoken at a press conference with his counterpart from Switzerland.

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

The President has called for a formula that "protects everyone's rights" in the eastern Mediterranean, the ministers of defense and foreign affairs have also reiterated that Turkey will continue its hydrocarbon activities.

‘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.