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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