Cyprus Denounces Turkey's Research Activities to the UN
October 31, 2026
The Republic of Cyprus has sent a letter to the UN denouncing the illegal activities of the Turkish research vessel "Akdeniz Arastirma 1" in its territorial waters. The government clarifies that this action is not related to the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project. In the letter, Cyprus states that these research activities violate its sovereignty. Additionally, it asserts its exclusive right to regulate marine research in its waters. The letter also highlights the legal breaches associated with Turkey's actions.