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Inside Europe: Tension in the waters off Cyprus

Anthee Carassava
June 21, 2019

EU foreign ministers have urged the bloc to draw up a list of "appropriate measures" against Turkey. They've expressed "grave concern over the ongoing illegal drilling" in disputed waters where EU member Cyprus claims exclusive economic rights. Turkey said it would step up exploration in a move that could further strain ties with Western allies. Anthee Carassava reports.

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