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Pamukkale breaks daily visitor record

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:59

Some 18,500 visitors flocked to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis on the second day of Eid al-Fitr, setting a new one-day visitor record at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the western province of Denizli.

The figure on April 11 surpassed the previous record of 16,500 visitors in a single day, set back in 2019 for the region known as "white paradise."

Additional measures to be imposed for hospital appointment no-shows

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:55

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced additional measures against patients who fail to attend their appointments at state hospitals, including a restriction that prevents them from scheduling another appointment in any department for 15 days.

Parliament adopts new legislation for tourist guides

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:52

Lawmakers on April 17 accepted a legislative proposal on tourist guides aimed at easing the foreign language requirement and promoting guidance in Far Eastern languages.

The parliament alleviated the previous requirement of proving language proficiency above a certain level through an official exam, along with several qualifications for the profession.

Turkish scientific board to back AI initiatives

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:51

Türkiye's top scientific institute has launched a project to assist young people with securing funding and refining their projects in the field of artificial intelligence, the board's chief has announced.

Miscalculation leads to escalation as Israel and Iran clash

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 04:46

Israel was mere moments away from an airstrike on April 1 that killed several senior Iranian commanders at Iran's embassy complex in Syria before it told the United States what was about to happen.

AMW | Athens | May 22-25

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 04:05

Athens Music Week (athensmusicweek.gr) returns from May 22 to 25 with a series of events at Technopolis (Pireos 100) and other key concert venues. Featuring over 200 artists, industry professionals, and 36 musical acts from Greece and abroad, AMW is a nexus for music enthusiasts, artists and professionals alike.

EU boost for Turk-Cypriot businesses

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 03:00

The European Commission, in partnership with GIZ International Services, has initiated a two-year project aimed at bolstering private sector development within the Turkish-Cypriot community and enhancing Green Line trade, as per a press release.

With a total budget of 4 million euros, the project will be fully financed by the Aid Program for the Turkish-Cypriot community.

From California to Mount Olympus and Greece’s seas

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 01:07

Thanos Davelis caught up with Larry Notheis, the Chief Deputy Director at the California Conservation Corps, on the sidelines of the "Our Ocean" conference in Athens to look at how the California Conservation Corps model can be applied in Greece, and how these partnerships can make a difference in protecting the oceans, preventing and fighting wildfires, and more. 

Olympiakos reaches its first European semifinal, as PAOK crashes out

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 00:11

Olympiakos is in the semifinals of the Europa Conference League, and will face Aston Villa for a spot in the final to take place in Athens, after eliminating Fenerbahce in the penalty shootout on Thursday, while PAOK lost to Club Bruges for a second time.

Whiz kids behind Wizzle take global entrepreneurship award

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 22:16

A team of 16-year-old students from the Experimental Senior High School of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki has won the 2024 De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award for the game Wizzle, which is based on symmetries and artistic motifs found in all cultures, cultivates the imagination and combats stress.

ATHEX: Convincing rebound at stock market

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 22:06

This time the bulk of stocks at Athinon Avenue produced a strong reaction on Thursday to the decline of previous days, unlike the weak rebound of Wednesday. The main index reversed a significant portion of its recent losses, even if banks did fail to impress with their recovery on the day.

Weather In Bulgaria On April 19: A Mix of Rain and Wind

Published by Novinite on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 21:30

Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds. The northwest wind will weaken, particularly in the southwest regions where it will subside. Minimum temperatures will range between 2°C and 7°C, dropping to around 0°C in the valleys of Southwestern Bulgaria and approximately 1°C in Sofia.

An opportunity for Israel

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 21:18

Iran's failed missile attack against Israel offers the latter an opportunity to reverse the negative environment on the public relations front.

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