Law of the sea
Divers flock to Turkish Med to see ancient amphorae
Divers are flocking to the Turkish Mediterranean to feast their eyes on historic amphorae jars buried for thousands of years by age-old shipwrecks.
Turkey issues new Navtex in Cyprus' EEZ
Turkey issued a new Navigational Telex (Navtex) on Thursday night, reserving a maritime area in Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for drilling activities, Cypriot news outlet Politis reported.
The new Navtex concerns the activities of the Turkish drillship Fatih, and will come into force as of September 4.
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Greek, Italian foreign ministers find common ground in Eastern Mediterranean
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, found common ground during talks in Athens with Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on bilateral relations and on the energy crisis in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone where the Italian energy giant ENI has received an exploration license which Turkey has challenged.
Turkey eyeing control of East Med
The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has extensive and long-term plans in the Eastern Mediterranean that do not only include Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but also areas on the edge of the Greek continental shelf, Kathimerini understands.
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By the End of 2020, Bulgaria Will Have a Maritime Spatial Plan
By the end of 2020, a maritime spatial plan covering Bulgarian territorial waters in the Black Sea should be ready. This was stated by the regional deputy minister Denitsa Nikolova, quoted by the press center of the department. The plan is the first step and fundamental document for the implementation of the country's maritime policy.
Nicosia grants approval to ENI, Total to drill in Block 7
Nicosia has granted approval to the energy companies ENI and Total to explore block seven of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and approved nine other drilling operations within the EEZ over the next two years.
The approval was finalized in a cabinet meeting on Monday following recent indications by Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis that an agreement was in the works.
Cyprus reserves large part of EEZ for naval exercises in response to similar Navtex from Turkey
Cyprus has issued a navigational telex reserving a large area of Block 3 and a part of Block 2 in its exclusive economic zone for naval exercises, the country's Phileleftheros newspaper reported on Friday.
Cyprus reserves large part of EEZ for naval exercises in response to similat Navtex from Turkey
Cyprus has issued a navigational telex reserving a large area of Block 3 and a part of Block 2 in its exclusive economic zone for naval exercises, the country's Phileleftheros newspaper reported on Friday.
Tsipras: Deal with ExxonMobil to be signed, EU sanctions on Turkey key
Amidst mounting Turkish threats around Cyprus and in the Aegean, Prime Minister Alexis has announced that that the government will sign a gas exploration deal with ExxonMobil for blocks of Greece's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) south and west of the island of Crete during the week of 24 June.
Cavusoglu: Ankara seeks to defend Turkish-Cypriots’ rights in Cyprus’ EEZ
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has told the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean that Ankara's activity in the Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] of the Republic of Cyprus aims to "guarantee that the rights of the Turkish-Cypriots are accepted by the Greek-Cypriot administration, Greece, the EU, and everyone else".