In attempt to salvage EU ties, Turkey invites Greece to talks |

In attempt to salvage EU ties, Turkey invites Greece to talks
Ankara and Athens are at odds over the extent of their continental shelves in the Mediterranean, energy rights in the region, air space and the status of some islands in the Aegean Sea.
Tuesday 12/01/2021
A file photo shows Turkey's research vessel Oruc Reis anchored off the coast of Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey. (AP)
ANKARA--In an attempt to salvage seriously frayed ties with the European Union, Ankara has recalled a survey ship that has provoked neighbours' protests and invited Athens for talks this month.
In December, the EU gave the green light for the expansion of sanctions against Turkey over its exploration of gas reserves in waters claimed by EU members Greece and Cyprus.

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