Ankara’s reaction to the Greek government’s announcement of creation is moving in a climate of intense confrontation for the creation of Ankara two marine parks in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. This announcement, made by the prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakisbrought a multitude of harsh statements and warnings from the Turkish side, both at diplomatic and communication.

Polarized climate in Turkish media

The latest Turkish publications talk about “Crisis of marine parks between Greece and Turkey and present the anchor to consider counterattack through the creation of its own marine parks. In fact, the Turkish side sees the Athens initiative as an attempt to change its status quo In the Aegean, believing that it can be a threat to the freedom and security of navigation but also for its own sovereign rights, especially in the Aegean Semi -Sea.

According to the SOZZOU newspaper report, some Turkish analysts claim that “Greece’s latest move in the Mediterranean is essentially a new border, even if there is talk of marine parks”. At the same time, other analysts see that the tension Between the two countries it will rotate around the issue of marine parks and whether the Aegean should be considered a “semi -seas”, re -triggering old bilateral disputes.

The message of the Turkish side

The Anadolu agencyciting Turkish officials, he notes that Greece’s maritime parks have no legal impact on Turkey due to interrelated issues and, in particular, the controversial regime in the Aegean. Among other things, it is emphasized that “No measures that can affect Turkey’s rights and interests, such as changing the legal status in the Aegean or preventing the freedom of navigation, will not be left unanswered.”.

Although the climate is tense, Ankara has not officially proceeded to announce its own maritime parks. It remains open whether it will move in this direction or prefer a milder attitude, given President Erdogan’s interest in revitalizing Turkey’s accession process into the European Union.