News archive of August 2024

The level in the Mornos lake, which supplies Athens’ water supply, has receded significantly. In the past two years, the level has receded more than 35 meters and another 18 or so in just the past year, according to residents.

The nation on Aug. 30 commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the monumental victory that marked the end of the military phase of its liberation war, with vibrant displays and ceremonies in the country's 81 provinces.

Istanbul's office market achieved a remarkable milestone in June as occupancy rates soared nearly 90 percent, reaching their highest level in 12 years.

The total office supply in the city now stands at 7.12 million square meters.

The Taşköprü district in the northern province of Kastamonu, which was rebuilt following a devastating fire in 1927, continues to develop according to an urban plan that was introduced 96 years ago by architects sent by modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Authorities in the southern province of Antalya have ordered the closure of two illegal Russian schools in the Kepez district and imposed hefty administrative fines.

The provincial directorate of education discovered that the schools were operating without official permits, advertising themselves as "Russian schools" on social media.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday reaffirmed Türkiye's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, underscoring the historical significance of Türkiye's ties with Palestine. 

Business owners in Volos are sniffing with dismay after hundreds of thousands of dead fish flooded the harbor of the seaside city in eastern mainland Greece, putting off regulars and tourists from visiting their establishments with their stench.

It is highly likely that the government will need to continue subsidizing electricity bills in September as natural gas prices rose toward the end of August, Environment and Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis said in a radio interview Friday.

Severe weather instability is expected to continue across much of the country on Saturday, August 31st. The National Weather Service has updated the Special Weather Circular, initially issued on August 29th, 2024, at noon.

Christos Spirtzis, in his letter to the SYRIZA-PS Ethics Committee, refers to the party’s ethics regulations, specifically to the second part of the Code of Conduct, which outlines the rules regarding complaints to the committee. According to the regulations, any complaint must be written and signed, with the details of the case and evidence provided, such as documents or witness lists.