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Turkey exports tea to 93 countries in first 6 months
Turkey earned revenues of over $4.5 million after exporting tea to 93 countries in the first half of 2018, according to Eastern Black Sea Exporters Association (DKIB) data.
Protesters throw hay outside ANEL's offices
Two people threw two hay stack cubes at the entrance of the offices of junior governing coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) on Syngrou Avenue on Monday, in protest against the policy followed by the party.
"Just like you've been feeding us lies, we brought you some hay," the two protesters said, in reference to the Greek idiom of "feeding somebody hay," which means to lie.
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Malaysia makes record 1.2 ton seizure of crystal meth
Malaysian authorities said on May 28 that they have seized a record 1.2 tons of crystal methamphetamine that was shipped from Myanmar hidden in tea packets, the latest huge drugs haul in Southeast Asia.
Seeds crafted into jewelry in Turkey's west
The seeds of fruits like olive, plum, peach and almond, along with the seeds of some medicinal plants from the skirts of the Mount Ida are crafted into jewelry by village women living in the northwestern province of Balıkesir's Edremit district.
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The Perfect Cup of Coffee is Not Impossible to Make. Here's the Science Behind it
There are few things better than the perfect cup of coffee.
Now, one scientist has made it his mission to discover exactly what makes the ideal brew.
Dr Christopher Hendon, an assistant chemistry professor at the University of Oregon, claims the secret is in using the right type water alongside freshly-ground beans that have been stored in the fridge.
Ancient road destroyed to make way for villagers’ olive groves in Aydın
Villagers in Aydın’s Söke have destroyed parts of an ancient stone-paved road to make way for their olive groves. Works have been initiated to protect the road
Van: Inmates turn to workers at 14 workshops
Inmates at a low-security prison in Turkey’s eastern province Van have become textile, bakery, manufacture workers who produce underwear, evidence bags, cookies and paper coffee cups.
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Bulgarians Eat as much as Slovaks Drink as much as Britons and Smoke as much as Greeks
In Belgium, one consumes 3793 calories a day, while our consumption is 2877 calories. In eating food, the Belgians headed the EU, followed by Austria with 3784 and Ireland - 3591 calories. France and Germany are respectively 3524 and 3539 calories (Italy is so much the same). For Bulgarians, the reception is almost as much as the Slovaks with 2902.
Athens' Christmas 'milk tree' feeds thousands of people in need
For the eight consecutive year a different Christmas tree made up with milk tins and other food products was erected in the center of Athens on Friday.
The Christmas tree of the local NGO "Doctors of the World" has a short life span - adorns the yard of the historic building of the Athens University for just one day each year - but a major mission.
Starbucks opens first overseas "Reserve Roastery" in China
In Wu Qiong's small cafe in downtown Shanghai, coffee beans nestle in glass jars on the bar while various brews bubble away behind the counter.