Turkey extends drilling activity in disputed Mediterranean waters off Cyprus

Turkey has issued a new maritime notice to extend the operations of an energy drilling ship in disputed Mediterranean waters off Cyprus. The new notice was issued for the Yavuz drilling ship on Tuesday, extending its operations until October 12. According to the notice, Yavuz will be escorted by three other Turkish ships, and “all vessels are strongly advised not to enter” the area where they operate. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, with the northern third run by a Turkish Cypriot administration recognized only by Turkey and the southern...