Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Greece Plans Territorial Waters Extension Despite Turkish Warning
Greece wants to make its territorial waters bigger, especially in the Aegean Sea.
They have already done this in the Ionian Sea with the help of Italy and have a deal with Egypt.
Turkey doesn't like this and has said it would be a reason for war if Greece does it in the Aegean.
Greece says it will only talk to Turkey about where their maritime zones should be.
They have also planned new marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean seas, which Turkey doesn't like.
Greece thinks it's following international laws, but Turkey disagrees.
Greece plans to extend its territorial waters, potentially in the Aegean Sea, despite Turkish warnings.
Greece has already extended its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 nautical miles and has a maritime deal with Egypt.
Turkey has threatened war if Greece unilaterally extends its waters beyond 6 nautical miles in the Aegean.
Greece is willing to discuss maritime zone demarcation with Turkey but not other issues.
Greece has proposed new marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean seas, drawing objections from Turkey.
- Who
- Greece and Turkey
- What
- Greece plans to extend its territorial waters, potentially in the Aegean Sea, despite Turkish warnings
- When
- Greece has already extended its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea and plans further extensions
- Where
- Aegean Sea and other maritime areas
- Why
- Greece seeks to assert its sovereignty and maritime rights, while Turkey objects to unilateral extensions
- Greece's current territorial waters in the Aegean
- 6 nautical miles
- Greece's territorial waters in the Ionian Sea
- 12 nautical miles
- Turkey's stance on Greek territorial extension
- Threat of war if Greece extends waters beyond 6 nautical miles in the Aegean
- Greece's position on territorial extension
- Seeks agreements with neighboring countries for extension
- Potential areas for extension
- Aegean Sea and other maritime areas
- Greece's proposed marine park in the Aegean
- 9,500 square kilometers, around the southern Cyclades islands
- Greece's stance on discussions with Turkey
- Only willing to discuss maritime zone demarcation