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Greece-Turkey tensions rise over maritime disputes
Tensions are rising between Greece and Turkey due to ongoing maritime disputes. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially declared Turkey's designation of marine parks to be unlawful.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asserted that Greek sovereignty over specific maritime areas is grounded in international law, stating that Greece remains prepared to defend its rights. The dispute centers on disagreements regarding maritime boundaries and the management of sea territories in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
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Aegean Sea · Eastern Mediterranean · Greece · Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Turkey
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared Turkey's designation of marine parks unlawful. bosnainfo.ba · www.dan.co.me · www.thepressroom.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that areas under Greek sovereignty are based on international law and Greece is ready to defend them. bosnainfo.ba · www.dan.co.me · www.thepressroom.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first Turkish marine park covers waters between the Greek islands of Limnos and Samothraki. bosnainfo.ba · www.dan.co.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] The second Turkish marine park is located east of Rhodes and includes the Greek island of Kastellorizo. bosnainfo.ba · www.dan.co.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] Turkey declared two marine parks in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean on August 15. bosnainfo.ba · www.dan.co.me