EU extends sanctions against Turkey for another year

WORLD, Nov. 09 (YPA) – The European Union has extended sanctions against Turkey for one year over its exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Anadolu news agency quoted the union in a statement on Tuesday, saying: “The union decided to extend the sanctions taken against Turkish citizens in February 2020, following Ankara’s activities in the eastern Mediterranean, until November 12, 2023.”

The sanctions consist of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for persons and entities. In addition, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds available to those listed.

Currently, two individuals – Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) Board Member and Deputy General Manager Mehmet Ferruh Akalın and TPAO Exploration Department Deputy Director Ali Coşkun Namoğlu – are subject to sanctions as they are responsible for “planning, managing and implementing hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

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