Environment Ministry

Archaeologists oppose highway project in southern Türkiye

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 05:00

The route of the highway project planned in the western districts of Antalya, Kaş and Demre, have caused controversy. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the highway project, which is to affect historical and natural areas such as Kekova, Myra, and Andriake Kaputaş Canyon rock tombs, states that more than 66,000 trees on the route will be cut down.

Ministry says major progress made at COP26, further effort needed

Published by The Slovenia Times on Sun, 11/14/2021 - 23:00

Ljubljana – The Environment Ministry said that significant progress had been made at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, while further efforts would be needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It quoted Minister Andrej Vizjak expressing satisfaction that the Slovenian EU presidency was able to contribute to the overall result.