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Windmills of Misis comes to light

Archaeological works are continuing to unearth Roman-era windmills in the ancient city of Misis, an important Roman-era city, as part of a project titled "The Infinite City: Misis" done by Yüreğir Municipality in the southern province of Adana.

The city is located right next to the Ceyhan River, 27 kilometers east of the center of Adana on the historic Silk Road. 

Adana Theater Festival kicks off

The 18th State Theaters Sabanc? International Adana Theater Festival kicked off on March 27, World Theater Day. The Sak?p Sabanc? Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to theater and cinema actor Erdal Özya?c?lar. He received his award from the Sabanc? Foundation Board of Trustees President Güler Sabanc? at the opening ceremony. 

James Bond bridge on stamp

Turkey's nation post office, PTT, has issued a stamp featuring the Varda Bridge in the southern province of Adana, where some scenes from the James Bond movie "Skyfall" were filmed in 2012.

Stating that the Varda Bridge had historical importance for Turkey and Adana, PTT Adana Director Mehmet Kani Gümü?o?lu said 50,000 stamps had been printed. 

Turkish police find bootleg alcohol hidden in pressure cookers

Turkish police have seized bootleg alcohol hidden in pressure cookers along with other illicit items found in a workplace in the southern province of Adana. 

A total of 10 people were detained in an early morning police operation on 22 separate locations in Adana on Dec. 22, Anadolu Agency reported. 

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