09.05.2026 08:12
Turkey is preparing a new law to strengthen its maritime jurisdiction claims in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean. The draft is said to cover natural gas fields. This move has sparked widespread reaction in Greece.
It was claimed that Turkey is working on a new legal regulation regarding its maritime jurisdiction areas in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean.
According to Bloomberg, the bill expected to be submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly aims to establish a more solid legal framework for Ankara's claims of rights and authority in the seas.
Sources stated that the prepared regulation also includes disputes over potential natural gas fields, and it was expressed that the work would strengthen Turkey's arguments regarding its maritime jurisdiction areas on a legal basis.
IT CONCERNED GREECE
This claim was closely followed in Greece and found wide coverage in the Athens press.
In evaluations in the Greek media, comments that Turkey's possible steps could increase tension in the Eastern Mediterranean again came to the fore.
An article published on the news site Pentapostagma under the title 'Erdogan is furious' included the following statements:
“"It is clearer than ever that Ankara no longer even removes the mask. With a move that exceeds all limits of provocation, Erdogan is trying to 'baptize' his arbitrary practices as law and creates a tense atmosphere at a time when Greece is strengthening."”
"ERDOGAN GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO SUBMIT DRAFT LAW TO TURKISH PARLIAMENT"
In HuffPost Greece, Turkey's defense of its rights was evaluated as ruthlessness, and the following expressions were included:
“"Turkey's ruthless claims will reignite Greek-Turkish tension over Cyprus's exclusive economic zone and Cyprus-Turkey relations. According to Bloomberg, the Erdogan government is preparing to submit a draft law to the Turkish parliament aiming to establish maritime jurisdiction over disputed areas with potential natural gas reserves in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas."”
"TENSION WILL FLARE UP"
The news in Ekathimerini also included the following section:
“"Turkey is reportedly preparing a draft law to formalize its maritime claims in disputed areas in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean; this step could reignite tensions with Greece and Cyprus over energy resources."”