News archive of July 2023

An excavation work ongoing in the northern province of Bolu under the supervision of the prosecutor's office has raised suspicions as locals allege that diggings were started with the intention of "uncovering gold and treasures."

The desire for a more detached life after the pandemic has led to an increase in the number of rural and field sales. As the remote working model became permanent in many sectors, demand has gradually increased.

Approximately 6,900 hectares of land have been reduced into ashes in 1,022 forest fires since the beginning of the year, with a significant portion of this damage occurring during the fires that took place between July 10 and 18, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı has informed.

The Greek authorities have initiated construction work for a 35-kilometer-long steel fence along the Meriç River as part of the first phase of a new 140-kilometer-long wall project on the Turkish border to prevent irregular migration.

In the wake of increased measures against illegal migrants in Istanbul, the Interior Ministry's provincial migration administration has issued an ultimatum to Syrians under temporary protection to leave Istanbul by Sept. 24 if registered in other provinces.

Economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorated in July, as the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) decreased by 2.7 points compared with June.

The report, issued by the Economics Research Center of the University of Cyprus, highlights weaker business confidence in the services sector and, to a lesser extent, lower consumer confidence as the main contributors to the overall decline.

The Fire Service has warned residents of two villages on the island of Chios to evacuate because of a nearby wildfire.

The message to residents of the inland villages Diefcha and Katavasi, on the northwestern part of the island was issued after midnight Sunday.

The team selected by Nenad Stefanovi dethroned the "red fury" in front of the full stands of the "Cair" sports hall, with a phenomenal game in the second half.
Although there was no injured Filip Jovi in the team, his teammates stepped forward, above all Nikola Topi and Mitar Bonjakovi, who were responsible for the triumph in this great final.

The site-specific performance by director/choreographer Apostolia Papadamakis at the Archaeological Site of Delphi intertwines climate change and the global water crisis with the mythical background and cult of Apollo at Delphi.

Athens hotels have matched the occupancy rates of record year 2019 over the first six months of 2023.