Greece announces plans on maritime use, irking neighboring Turkey

Greece Unveils Its First Maritime Spatial Planning Framework

Credit: Greek Reporter Greece has officially introduced its Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) for the first time, establishing a clear, detailed framework for the organization and use of its maritime zones. This historic move sets national guidelines for the sustainable development of Greece’s marine space, aligning with European Union directives and international maritime law. “For the first time, our country sets the rules for the organization o…

Greece announces plans on maritime use, irking neighboring Turkey

Greece has announced plans for managing activities in maritime areas, such as tourism, offshore energy drilling, fishing and environmental protections, irking neighboring Turkey, which said the plans encroach on its jurisdiction

Greece discloses its official Maritime Spatial Planning map

Responding to Greek MSP, Turkish Foreign Ministry says Greece's unilateral actions, claims on maritime spatial planning will have no legal consequences for Ankara - Anadolu Ajansı

Ankara "will submit its own Plan to UNESCO and the relevant United Nations bodies," the Turkish Foreign Ministry notes.

Turkish Property Buyers and Golden Visas: A Growing Concern for Greece – EUROP INFO

Concerns in Greece Regarding Turkish Real Estate Investments and Residency Programs Recently, Greece has become a favored location for global investments, especially through its “golden visa” program. This initiative allows non-EU citizens to obtain residency permits by investing in real estate above a certain threshold. Though,the significant rise in property acquisitions by Turkish investors has sparked serious concerns among Greek citizens an…

Greece announces maritime spatial plan with potential Aegean implications

Greece’s new maritime spatial plan highlights a 12-mile expansion in the Aegean, potentially raising tensions with Türkiye.