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Turkey Pushes 12-nm Sea Claims; Greece, Cyprus Oppose

5/13/2026

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Turkey's bill seeks 12-nautical-mile waters in Black and Mediterranean seas and a 6-nautical-mile limit in the Aegean.
Draft was unveiled on May 12, 2026, and is sent to parliament soon.
Policy adviser Cagri Erhan called it Turkey’s clearest sea statement and expects passage.
Greek spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis dismissed the draft as a measure with no legal weight.
Cypriot spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the legislation is unfounded and redefines maritime zones.

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Story summary

Turkey's bill seeks 12-nautical-mile waters in Black and Mediterranean seas and a 6-nautical-mile limit in the Aegean.
Draft was unveiled on May 12, 2026, and is sent to parliament soon.
Policy adviser Cagri Erhan called it Turkey’s clearest sea statement and expects passage.
Greek spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis dismissed the draft as a measure with no legal weight.
Cypriot spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the legislation is unfounded and redefines maritime zones.