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Greece Calls EU to Halt Turkish Illegal Fishing

5/16/2026

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  • Greece says its maritime borders are EU borders under the law of the sea.
  • Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilias asked the EU to intervene against unlawful Turkish fishing during a meeting with Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis in Athens.
  • Kikilias called the Turkish actions provocative and a violation of Greece’s sovereign rights.
  • The request was made public on May 15, 2026.
  • EU officials have not yet responded to Greece’s demand for intervention.