Turkey extends energy exploration operations in Mediterranean, irking Greece

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Turkey has extended operations by a seismic research vessel in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean, sparking angry reaction by Greece. Turkey has been sailing its Oruc Reis seismic research vessel and escorting naval ships in waters disputed with Greece in the Mediterranean Sea since early August, heightening tensions with Athens over the limits of their continental shelves. The Turkish navy issued a new advisory for Oruc Reis on Monday, saying the ship would be working until September 12 instead of September 1. The Greek Foreign Ministry...

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