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Turkey lays claim to Cyprus EEZ blocks

“Without a legal solution to the problem, its not right for the companies to take steps in dangerous areas”

Gunboat diplomacy kicks in as Turks threaten drilling

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu: Turkey’s energy & foreign ministries are working together to plan steps against Nicosia

Turkey sends frigate to Cyprus oil rig, in a new show of provocation

Naval ship sent to monitor operation of drilling in area, Turkish media report

Greek PM tells Turkish Foreign Minister to stop “barking” over Cypriot oil exploration

Turkish Minister said country would take the necessary steps on Cyprus oil drilling exploration

Turkey provokes by issuing NAVTEX and NOTAM in Cypriot waters

Turkish authorities issue NAVTEX and NOTAM

Cyprus gas exploration on course as drill rig set to arrive

Expected reactions from Turkey is the declaration of an NAVTEX in Cyprus territorial waters – for research vessel Barbaros

TOTAL to start drilling off Cyprus on July 14

Drilling is expected last for 50 days if no gas is discovered & 72 days if the drilling is successful

ExxonMobil & Total discuss offshore drilling opportunities in Greece

The country is also hoping to find gas off western Greece

Forget about the Space Race, there was a Drilling Race during Cold War…

...and the Russians drilled the deepest hole humans have ever made!

Akinci warns of more tension between Cyprus and Turkish-Cypriot community if energy drilling goes ahead

Turkish Cypriot leader says both communities should share in wealth after a solution is found

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