Biology
Turkey brings issues of migration and terror to G-20 summit agenda
A meeting on the issue of migration crisis and terror will be held under the auspices of the G-20 summit in Antalya at the wish of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, Foreign Ministry officials said.
Hero fisherman rescues refugee baby believed dead (vid)
Young Muhammad Hasan was wearing a life jacket but floated with his face submerged into the Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey. Fisherman Recep Evran fished the boy from the water. The youngster was cold and pale, initially he was believed to be dead.
Bulgaria Switches to Winter Time
Bulgaria changed to winter time on 04:00 EEST October 25, with clocks going back to 03:00 (EET).
The country has adopted daylight saving time alongside Europe, advancing clocks in the summer to make better use of evening daylight.
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Bulgaria Needs to Strengthen Institutions, Policies to Spur Growth, World Bank Says
Bulgaria will need to tap several growth drivers to speed up its economic growth and make it more sustainable and more inclusive, the World Bank has said.
Cheap microscope could improve medical care in poor nations
Researchers announced on Oct. 19 that they have created a powerful but cheap microscope that could help diagnose diseases, including AIDS and cancer, in impoverished regions across the globe.
Alert: Rhodes invaded by dangerous sea creatures
The presence of the Diadema setosum sea urchin and the invasive alien pterois miles (devil firefish, commonly known lionfish) have been pinpointed around the island of Rhodes. Both these species originating in the Red Sea, made their way to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
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Forensic report says 102 autopsies conducted after Ankara bombing
A total of 102 autopsies have been conducted after the twin bombing in Ankara on Oct. 10, according to forensics reports, even though the state's latest death toll remains at 97 victims.
The Forensic Medicine Institution in Ankara has finalized autopsies on the victims' bodies, which according to the institution's reports, said 102 autopsies were conducted.
Meet the endangered animals of Greece before they disappear! (pics)
Dozens of animals are in danger of extinction due to the destruction of biodiversity, illegal hunting, pollution and climate change. A precious part of nature is wiped out with each disappearance. In Greece, there are efforts to protect wildlife thanks to the efforts of groups like WWF Greece.
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Romania Spurns Trend Towards Banning GM Crops
Romania has decided to join a minority of EU countries that will allow the growth of genetically modified crops.
New EU rules permit the cultivation of GM crops if they are deemed "healthy and safe".
The law, adopted in March, cleared the way for new GM crops to be approved after years of deadlock.
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Majority of EU Countries Move to Ban Growing GM Crops - Greenpeace
At least 16 EU member states plus four regions in other EU countries are prohibiting the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops on their territories under new rules, Greenpeace has said.
Those member states and regions represent over 65% of the EU's population and as much of the bloc's arable land, Greenpeace said in a press release.