Physical geography

Warming trend will continue today, the national weather service reports. In some regions of Bulgaria day temperatures may reach 15 C.

Light wind from south-southwest will rise to moderate in the eastern parts of the country. In the coming days the warm spell will persist.

The atmospheric pressure is higher than average but will keep falling.

Turkey began 2021 experiencing intense drought in a majority of its provinces, two maps published on Jan. 19 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) showed.

More than 80 percent of Turkey's soil is facing "severe drought," NASA's maps showed.

The Greek Parliament voted in favour of the extension of territorial waters to 12 nautical miles

As a year-round tourist hub, Cappadocia offers winter holiday-goers scenic views and festive seasonal activities on the landscape covered in swathes of snowfall. (Source: AA)

It caused due to cold air masses moving across warm water surfaces

The cold spell of the last week continues today.

Code Yellow has been declared across the country due to expected low temperatures. The lows will be about -9 C, and in some places will plummet to -12 C, the national weather service reports.

With cold weather and snowfall embracing Turkey in the first month of the new year, animal lovers have started to dress their pets following the cold weather conditions. (AA Photo)

Torrential rains and storm surges caused serious damage to the central beach in Sozopol. Adverse weather conditions caused huge damage to the beach strip.

Cold air will continue to flow in from the north-northwest and temperatures will drop even lower today. Clouds will get denser from the west and snow will fall in western Bulgaria in the afternoon. The wind from the northwest will rise again, it will be moderate and temporarily strong. Maximum temperatures between 0°C and 5°C.

Kathisma is among the longest and most beautiful beaches of Lefkada island. It amazes visitors with the soft white sand and the exotic waters.