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Greece calls on Turkey to implement a moratorium on activities in the East Med

Today, Turkey’s seismic research vessel, the Oruc Reis, returned to port from an area within Greece's continental shelf. The move comes less than two weeks before an EU summit where European leaders will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara. In the lead up to that summit, Greece has also made it clear that there can be no discussions with Turkey unless Ankara implements a moratorium on exploratory activities. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor,  joins The Greek Current to analyze the latest news. 

Read Vassilis Nedos’s piece in Kathimerini in English and Greek here: 

Exploration moratorium the only way

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You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

Greece blasts Berlin for shunning plea for Turkey arms embargo

Turkish exploration vessel back in port ahead of EU summit

IMF: Greek debt sustainable despite pandemic-linked spike

Finance minister welcomes Eurogroup decision on easing public debt

Turkey tightens coronavirus curbs as death toll hits record high

Turkey toughens curfew measures amid coronavirus surge

85 Covid-19 deaths confirmed as new infections ease

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