Turkey's Demands for Research Permissions in the Eastern Mediterranean
November 6, 2026
Turkey is demanding permission for research related to the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection, claiming the areas planned for exploration are within its 'continental shelf.' It asserts that the NAVTEX issued by Greece and Cyprus are 'invalid.' The Turkish Foreign Ministry declares its determination to protect its sovereign rights. Furthermore, it accuses a French-flagged vessel of attempting to conduct research without permission in Turkey's continental shelf. Tension in the area is escalating due to simultaneous NAVTEX announcements from both sides.