Turkey's new deal on Mediterranean maritime boundaries with Libya is exacerbating issues with Greece and the EU
Turkey and Libya plan to redraw maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean as part of a new economic corridor.
DW reports: Turkey and Libya plan to redraw maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean as part of a new economic corridor.
This has sparked strong protests from Greece, and has also drawn the European Union into the conflict.
This world story centres on Greece. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Turkey, Mediterranean and Libya.
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