Naval mine
After mothers, now it's time for the forests
Forestry Minister Veysel Ero?lu said they would not a take a step back about the mine slated to be opened in Cerattepe in Artvin. We would have been surprised if he had told us the opposite; this statement is normal.
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All suspects deny shortcomings in Soma mine accident hearing
The suspects in Turkey's worst-ever mine disaster denied responsibility for the 2014 accident during the fifth hearing on April 20, precipitating anger among the families of the 301 victims in the courthouse.
Suspected WWII mine found in port of Patra
A naval mine was detected on Sunday by Greek coast guard officers in the northern part of Patra port in the western Peloponnese.
Initial coast guard reports said the mine had been estimated at 400 kilos and was being guarded by coast guard officers until bomb disposal experts arrived for further inspection.
Experts believe the mine may date to World War II.
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Divers Clear More Mines off Montenegro's Seabed
Police divers and de-miners have found more than 600 unexploded anti-ship mines, bombs and other explosive devices in Montenegrin waters this year.
The underwater mines, left over from World War I and II, were located and neutralized off shore in the bay near the resort towns of Kotor and Tivat.
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Not exceptional at all
Palliative remedies to chronic problems cannot produce lasting or efficient cures to the ailment. Irrespective of political ideology, religion, ethnicity or language, miners are losing their lives in this country because âsuch deaths are in the nature of the mining industry.â After all, such accidents are exceptional, are they not?
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Middlemen thwart mine closures, Turkish labor minister says after disaster
Labor Minister Faruk Ãelik expresses his exasperation at mining safety in Turkey, suggesting efforts to improve conditions are being blocked by a coterie of interests Turkish Labor Minister Faruk Ãelik has admitted that the state is having trouble in closing down mines under bad conditions, implying that local nepotism was hampering efforts.
Family of solider killed in 1998 mine blast to receive 350,000-euro compensation
The family of an army mine-clearer who was killed while trying to disarm a landmine in Evros, northern Greece, in 1998, has been granted 350,000 euros in compensation.
Germans Offering Millions, Serbia Reluctant
Absurd: TENT Working with Half Power, Because of Un-drained Mines Germans Offering Millions, Serbia Reluctant
Because of flooded mines in Kolubara basin, Thermal Power Plant Nikola Tesla (TENT) becomes only the half of coal it needs.
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Turkey Ends Mine Rescue Operation, Death Toll at 301
Turkey has ended the Soma mine rescue operation with a final death toll of 301.
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz announced that the last two bodies had been pulled out Saturday afternoon.
Almost all victims in Turkey's worst mine disaster have been identified, according to reports of the BBC News.
Romania Takes Fresh Look at Closed Mines
A new mining law being considered Romania will allow for the reopening of some of 550 mines closed over the past years for economic reasons and because they relied on outdated technology.
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