Mediterranean standoff: Greece demands Turkey cease ‘illegal’ naval missions in disputed waters

The Greek foreign ministry

The Greek foreign ministry has urged Turkey to “immediately cease its illegal activities” in the Mediterranean, after Ankara launched a research vessel into disputed waters near Cyprus.

Historical rivals and NATO allies, Greece and Turkey are again at each other’s throats after Ankara sent a vessel into a disputed area in the Eastern Mediterranean between Cyprus and Greece on Monday. According to a maritime safety message, the vessel, named Oruc Reis, will be conducting exploratory drilling for the next two weeks.

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