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PM was informed of movements of Turkish vessel, says defense minister
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was kept minutely briefed on the movements of a Turkish research vessel that entered the area of Greece's continental shelf last week, Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos told Skai TV on Sunday.
Turkish vessel leaves area of Greek continental shelf
The crossing of the Oruc Reis research vessel into the area of Greece's continental shelf placed authorities in Athens in a state of alert on Friday, but the Turkish vessel was seen leaving the vicinity early on Saturday.
PM briefed on movement of Turkish research vessel
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was briefed on Friday evening about the movements of the Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis, after it was spotted earlier in the day within the boundaries of the country's continental shelf.
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Turkish research vessel enters Greek continental shelf
Turkey's Oruc Reis research vessel was on Friday spotted within the boundaries of Greece's continental shelf, Kathimerini reports.
Greek frigate HS Nikiforos Fokas was dispatched to the area to monitor its activity.
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