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Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower getting a new look
Istanbul has not been able to see the Maiden's Tower, one of the landmarks that complete its silhouette, for a while.
Last November, a pier was built around it, and it was covered with a curtain that reads "The Maiden's Tower opens its eyes again," with the logo of the Culture and Tourism Ministry on it.
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Child grave with bracelets and gifts found in ancient city
A furnace for commercial production and a child's grave with glass bracelets and gifts inside have been found for the first time during this year's excavations in the ancient city of Kelenderis, established on the Mediterranean coast in the southern province of Mersin 2,800 years ago.
Restoration work at two-centuries old mosque stirs debate
Restoration work at a 200-hundred-years old mosque in the Datça district in the western province of Muğla has drawn criticism from locals.
Temple Dedicated to Zeus Discovered in Egypt
Marble blocks at the site may have served as steps leading to the mudbrick temple
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Bulgaria: In Case of Complete Gas Shutdown Buses of the Public Transport in Sofia will be Cut in Half
"If the gas is completely stopped, after the end of May the buses in the public transport will run according to a holiday schedule (30 minutes rough estimate)." This was stated by the director of "Sofia Motor Transport" Slav Monov at an extraordinary meeting of the Commission for Engineering Infrastructure and Energy Planning at the Sofia Municipal Council.
Operation Mosaic: Quest to Preserve Priceless Art of Underground Durres
Trapped in basements and the garages of high-rise apartment blocks, the ancient mosaics of Durres are under threat. Some city residents are exploring innovative ways to raise awareness.
Central Heating in Sofia will gradually Phase Out in the coming days
As of today, April 26, Sofia District Heating ("Toplofikacia") will start phasing out the heating in the capital, the company announced.
All share distribution companies have been notified, and the process of shutting down the heating system is expected to be completed by April 28.
Iran fights to recover stolen antiquities
Decorated glazed bricks almost 3,000 years old are on display at Iran's National Museum after a four-decade search disrupted by war and an international legal battle.
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Biden requires US-made steel, iron for infrastructure
The U.S. administration has taken a key step toward ensuring that federal dollars will support U.S. manufacturing - issuing requirements for how projects funded by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package source their construction material.
Slovenian companies develop smart zero-energy home
Maribor – A dozen Slovenian companies have developed an innovative net zero-energy house that can serve as a home and a workplace. With the smart appliances and fittings linked into a cloud it can be monitored and managed remotely.
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