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High risk of fire in nine Greek regions on Tuesday
There is a high risk of fire in nine regions of Greece on Tuesday according to the map released daily by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, part of the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry.
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Mitsotakis: No stepping back from construction of border fence
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has vowed he will not "step back from the protection of the [country's] borders and the safety of people living in border areas," during a speech at an event in the northeastern city of Komotini.
The premier was presenting the government's development plan for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace during a visit to the region.
National Weather Service: Extraordinary bulletin of dangerous weather phenomena – “Bianca” front is coming
The weather system with the name "Bianca", as it was named by the Meteorological Service of Italy, moving southeast, is forecast to cause bad weather starting Saturday night (26-02-2022) in our country.
Key bridge in Turkey’s northwest to open soon
The construction of a key bridge in northwestern Turkey connecting Europe and Asia is close to completion, as 99 percent of the structure has already been finished.
Final groundwork and small details are being done on the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which is expected to be opened soon.
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Land prices skyrocket in Turkey’s northwest after Bill Gates rumors
Land prices in Turkey's northwest have nearly doubled after rumors that Microsoft founder Bill Gates bought 22,000 acres of agricultural land in the region.
Landowners hoping to cash in on the opportunity are trying to sell their land at exorbitant prices with some listing up to $10,000 per parcel, according to a report
Construction of Çanakkale Bridge gains momentum
Construction of a key bridge in northwestern Turkey connecting Europe and Asia has picked up speed with the completion of a temporary road, according to information received by Anadolu Agency.
Upon its completion, the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge will become the world's longest mid-span suspension bridge with its unique structural characteristics, colors and other features.
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Balkan Supernatural Folklore Tales Inspire Turkish Horror Author
Abdulharis Pasha of Strandzha, a mountainous region that straddles modern-day Turkey and Bulgaria, was the son of an Ottoman lord.
He joined the Ottoman army as a commander during the 16th Century siege of Vienna, and was made a pasha to combat Balkan bandits - although later he went on to become a bandit himself.
Six arrested, 1,155 fined over lockdown violations
As Greece entered the fourth day of a full lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Hellenic Police (ELAS) said it arrested six people for opening their business and recorded 1,155 violations of the ban on unnecessary movement on March 25, throughout the country.
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Turks most spending tourists in Greek region: Report
Turkish tourists were the highest spending foreign tourists in the Greek border regions of East Macedonia and Thrace in the first three quarters of 2019, according to the Bank of Greece data.
From the start of the year until October 2019, around 700,000 Turkish tourists visited the region and spent €136.8 million ($151 million), which makes €195 per capita.
Six regions of country on alert for fires this weekend
The risk of wildfires this weekend remains high in six regions around the country, according to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.