Kazakhstan suspends oil shipments via Novorossiysk
The suspension is due to increased risks of drone attacks
Black Sea
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.
Georgia and Türkiye to strengthen maritime cooperation
The Georgian Minister of Economy and the Turkish Minister of Transport have met to discuss Georgian-Turkish cooperation in the Black Sea.
Russia increases gas exports to Turkey by 16%
In January-September 2025, Turkey has imported 16 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas via two pipelines, representing a 16% year-on-year increase in Russia's exports over the first three quarters.
Sea Bridge ferry departs from Trabzon for Sochi
The Sea Bridge ferry has departed the Turkish port of Trabzon for Russia’s Sochi on its maiden voyage as part of its regular service.
Türkiye launches naval exercises in three seas
The Turkish Navy launched exercises in three seas yesterday. They will continue until the end of this week.
Long-awaited opening of Krasnodar airport: tourist flow expected to increase by one-third
Krasnodar Territory anticipates a potential 35% rise in tourist numbers this fall following the airport's reopening.
