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Turkey, Greece Discuss Exploration off Cyprus

Turkish PM says Greek Cypriot government should not begin drilling or exploiting any possible discoveries until a peace accord has been reached, source says.

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The Associated Press

The Associated Press

September 26, 2011

The leaders of Turkey and Greece on Monday discussed a dispute over oil and gas drilling off the divided island of Cyprus, officials from both countries said.

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