Turkey resumes Black Sea ship transits - report
Turkey resumed allowing ships to transit its straits on the way to the Black Sea, following unexplained delays for some vessels amid heightened security risks in the area, Bloomberg reported.
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UN advocates for free navigation in Black and Azov Seas
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about growing risks to maritime security in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, warning that disruptions could have consequences for global food supplies.
Türkiye urges to reduce tensions in Black Sea
Türkiye on Tuesday expressed “serious concern” over attacks targeting civilian vessels in the Black Sea, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Dredging work begins at Anaklia Port
Construction of the Anaklia deepwater port in Georgia continues, with dredging operations and approach channel works now underway.
Deliveries along North-South Corridor up 10 percent this year - Putin
Deliveries along the North-South International Transport Corridor, particularly its eastern branch, grew by 10% from January to May, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Kazakhstan suspends oil shipments via Novorossiysk
The suspension is due to increased risks of drone attacks
Georgia and Turkmenistan to develop Black Sea ports
Georgia has expressed support for Turkmenistan's efforts to develop Black Sea port facilities, and the parties have discussed the potential for developing an industrial zone near the Anaklia port under construction.
Armenia and Azerbaijan to expand energy connectivity
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pointed out the importance of expanding energy connectivity between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Summer season kicks off at Georgia's resorts with special security measures
Police and rescue services in Georgian resort towns will be on high alert throughout the summer
Turkish-flagged fishing boat attacked in Black Sea
A Turkish-flagged fishing boat was attacked and sank off the northern Black Sea coast, leaving one sailor dead and four others wounded, the Turkish Coast Guard said.
Drone attack on ships in Black Sea: Five Azerbaijani citizens killed
According to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, five Azerbaijani citizens lost their lives in a drone attack on a tanker and two bulk carriers in the Black Sea. Russia has conveyed its condolences to Azerbaijan.
Greek tanker attacked en route to Caspian Pipeline Consortium CPC berth in Black Sea
A UAV caused minor damage to the vessel
5,6-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Türkiye
A significant seismic event was registered in northern Türkiye overnight, occurring near the town of Erbaa, approximately 150 kilometres from the Black Sea coast.
Baku and Tehran sign memorandum of understanding
The 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Trade, and Humanitarian Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran was held yesterday in Baku.
SOCAR to expand Kulevi oil terminal in Georgia
The Kulevi Terminal, operated by Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, has handled a total of 2.2 million tons of crude oil, oil, oil and gas products, and petrochemical products in 2025.
Türkiye calls to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea
Fidan noted that Ankara has already brought its position on this issue to Kiev
Türkiye monitors Black Sea security - Ankara
Turkey is actively implementing measures to address emerging threats in the Black Sea region, the Turkish Defense Ministry reported.
Another Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea
The tanker Midvolga 2, en route from Russia to Georgia carrying a cargo of sunflower oil, came under attack 80 miles off the coast of Turkey, the republic’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure reported.
Black Sea Energy receives 'Project of Mutual Interest' status by EU
The European Commission has officially granted the Black Sea Energy project PMI (Project of Mutual Interest) status.
Baku, Tbilisi, Ashgabat and Bucharest to establish Caspian-Black transit pipeline
The signing of an agreement between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Romania to establish the Caspian Sea - Black Sea international transport route is planned for December 2025.
