ENERGIE
Zypern beschuldigt Türkei der "illegalen Bohrungen" im östlichen Mittelmeer
September 17, 2020 -
Die Führer der Europäischen Union bereiten sich auf Gespräche zur Entschärfung der Spannungen im östlichen Mittelmeer vor, da die Türkei die Suche nach Öl und Gas in den umstrittenen Gewässern vor Zypern fortsetzen will.
European Council chief Charles Michel pledged Wednesday that the bloc will defend the rights of member state Cyprus in its standoff with Turkey over maritime and energy rights.
Michel’s visit to the island came a day after Turkey said its Yavuz drillship would continue its search for oil and gas off Cyprus until October 12, in a move that could stir tension between the island’s Greek Cypriot government and Ankara.
EU leaders are due to meet on September 24-25 for a special summit to consider possible action against Turkey, with all options said to be on the table.