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Greece Plans Territorial Waters Expansion Amid Turkish Warning

1/17/2026

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Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis of Greece announced plans to extend Greece's territorial waters in the Aegean Sea.
Turkey warned such expansion would be an act of war.
Greece maintains a dual limit, with some areas at 12 nautical miles after agreements with Italy and Egypt.
Gerapetritis cited the establishment of marine parks and defense upgrades as part of Greece's strengthened position, while sovereignty remains non-negotiable and dialogue continues.

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Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis of Greece announced plans to extend Greece's territorial waters in the Aegean Sea.
Turkey warned such expansion would be an act of war.
Greece maintains a dual limit, with some areas at 12 nautical miles after agreements with Italy and Egypt.
Gerapetritis cited the establishment of marine parks and defense upgrades as part of Greece's strengthened position, while sovereignty remains non-negotiable and dialogue continues.