Law of the sea

Turkey reiterates call for ‘comprehensive’ solution to disputes with Greece

Turkey has reiterated its call for a comprehensive resolution to its disputes with Greece, covering not only maritime boundaries - specifically the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones (EEZ) - but also broader issues, including the demilitarization and sovereignty of eastern Aegean islands.

Kastellorizo is a key point for Greece’s EEZ and continental shelf, Dendias says

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited the remote eastern island of Kastellorizo in the Dodecanese on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the island.

During his visit, Dendias emphasized the island's significant geopolitical importance and its crucial role in Greece's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Continental Shelf. 

The Wreck of the Liner “Arcadian” Discovered in the Aegean – Its Story and Coincidence with the “Titanic”

The British liner S.S. ARCADIAN, torpedoed by a German submarine and sunk during World War I, taking 279 people with it, was discovered by researcher Kostas Thoctarides and his team southeast of Sifnos at a depth of 163 meters.

Greek MoD to Turkey: We have not shown “respect” & will not show any towards illegal actions in the Greece-Egypt EEZ

The Greek Ministry of National Defense sent a strong and clear response to the Ministry of Defense of Turkey regarding yesterday’s reports that mentioned “respect” on our part “for their maritime jurisdiction and cooperation” in light of the events in Kasos and Karpathos.

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