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Flame-resistant drone could save lives by flying into fires
The aircraft’s heat resistance is due mainly to an insulating layer of aerogel, which forms a shell surrounding its electronics
The Hidmet (RHMZ) released seasonal forecast – new shock for Serbia in October
"The average minimum air temperature in August will have values above the long-term average, with its value on average being higher by about 1.3 degrees Celsius compared to the long-term average," as stated on the Hidmet website.
Cost of construction materials in Cyprus rises further
An annual increase of 5.78% was recorded in the price index for construction materials for the period January-June 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Tuesday.
The price index for construction materials for June 2023 reached 135.28 units (base year 2015=100).
Turks consume 3,762 calories per day: Research
With an average daily calorie intake of 3,762, Türkiye came in fifth place out of 184 countries on the ranking created by Oxford University.
Researchers from Oxford have recently ranked 184 countries in terms of their citizens' average daily calorie consumption, where Bahrain ranked first, followed by the U.S., Ireland, Belgium and Türkiye.
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Fire breaks out in Corfu monument
A fire has broken out on Monday at the church of St. George in the Old Fort of Corfu. The fire is currently burning through the roof of the church and no injuries have been announced.
There are no adverse winds in the area but the operation to put the fire out is deemed extremely difficult. There are currently eight Hellenic Fire Service vehicles on scene to tackle the blaze.
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Applications open for ‘Energy Saving at Home’ program
Starting on Monday, the "Energy Saving at Home" program will accept applications through the platform https://exoikonomo2023.gov.gr. The application period will extend until September 15. It is estimated that around 20,000 households will participate in the program, which has a budget of 300 million euros.
Paris 2024 plans Olympic Games relay changes, fewer torches, source says
Paris 2024 Olympic torchbearers may not all get to keep their torches as a cherished memento of the Games because organisers plan to cut down on the number made in the name of sustainability, a source told Reuters.
Balmy weather confusing nature
The grass is unusually green this winter and snowdrops and primroses were in bloom as early as December. Bees have been enticed out of hives and storks failed to make their journey south. The unseasonably warm weather is causing confusion everywhere.
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Real Estate – SOS from construction sector
Manufacturers are sounding the alarm over the increase to costs of new building construction, due to the recent price hikes in building materials.
People with knowledge of the situation talk about an average increase of 10% which in some cases can even exceed 15%, expressing their anxiety about the future and the way things are going.
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Heatwave to hit Turkey during Eid holidays
A heatwave is expected to hit Turkey during Eid al-Adha, a four-day holiday that is set to take place between July 20 and July 23 this year, a meteorologist has warned.
According to the latest figures, the temperature across the Marmara, Aegean, eastern Mediterranean, and certain parts of Central Anatolia will be around 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above the seasonal averages.
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