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Survey: Environment not factor in choosing means of transport
Ljubljana – A survey on Slovenia’s energy efficiency (Reus) has shown that 25% of households are considering using public transport such as city bus or train more often, while only less than 5% are ready to increase use of public transport.
Volunteers clock in more than 7.3 million hours of work a year
Ljubljana – Slovenian volunteers clock in over 7.3 million hours of work annually, Public Administration Minister Boštjan Koritnik noted in his address to a two-day virtual congress of Slovenian volunteers, which started on Thursday, focusing on the role of volunteers and solidarity in addressing social and environmental challenges.
Govt to help pig farmers with almost EUR 1.9m
Ljubljana – The government will help Slovenian pig farmers with EUR 1.87 million in financial aid, to be paid out on 23 December, to cope with falling prices of pork and pigs and rising prices of fodder, the Government Communication Office (UKOM) said on Tuesday.
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Global tourism sees upturn in 3rd quarter
After a weak of the first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the northern hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said yesterday.
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Foreign caregivers become harder to find due to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and sudden jump in exchange rates have put Turkish families behind the eight ball since foreign babysitters and housekeepers are paid mostly with dollars.
Finding an affordable babysitter in Istanbul has become what can be called a gladiatorial experience for new families as they would like to have a live-in nanny due to the pandemic.
Plans to strengthen agri-food startups through Elevate Greece is being studied
Start-ups in agriculture/food come fourth in terms of population in the National Register - Elevate Greece and the goal of the Ministry of Development and Investment is, more effectively, link the agricultural economy and production with research and entrepreneurship, combined with use of new innovative technologies.
Loyal Turkish dog inseparable from late owner
Since his elderly owner passed away last week, a loyal dog in Turkey's Black Sea region has been regularly visiting his master's gravesite.
Ömer Güven, who was 92 when he died, adopted Fero 11 years ago when he was a stray dog.
The owner's daughter-in-law, Fatma Güven, said that the old man and the former stray enjoyed a very close bond with each other.
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Greek model Sofia Harmanda and Hollywood star Gerard Buttler break up
The model revealed it to Greek media
World faces growing threat of 'unbearable' heatwaves
From Death Valley to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent to sub-Saharan Africa, global warming has already made daily life unbearable for millions of people.
And if nothing is done to slow climate change, the record temperatures and deadly heatwaves it brings will only get worse, experts warn.
Turkish Art Week opens at London’s famous gallery
More than 100 works by Turkish artists delighted culture lovers at London's famed Saatchi Gallery on Oct. 26.
As many as a thousand guests were welcomed by organizers to the inaugural Turkish Art Week, featuring works by prominent artists from Turkey, Azerbaijan and North Cyprus.
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