Pomegranate

Within the scope of the measures taken by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, the production of lemon sauce flavored with lemon aroma will be banned in the domestic market.

Selim Kaplan, the head of the Food Enterprises of the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, explained the details of the decision taken on the subject.

As the New Year approaches, Greek destinations are bustling with Bulgarian tourists, with many already settled into hotels, particularly in northern Greece. Reports from Thassos and Samothraki highlight a notable increase in Bulgarian groups choosing these nearby islands for their New Year's festivities compared to previous years.

The sale of artificially flavored pomegranate sauces that give the impression of pure pomegranate syrup will be banned in Türkiye as of June 30, 2024.

On March 24, the regulation amending the Turkish Food Codex prepared by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry was published in the Official Gazette.

Turkey's pomegranate exports in the January-September period of this year increased by 19 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and reached $69 million. Among this pomegranate production, the Aegean province of İzmir's Selçuk district comes forward with its harvest abundance. (AA Photo)  

Since the beginning of the year, the Bulgarian Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has seized 27 118 kg of pepper and pomegranate imported from Turkey, the agency's press center reported.

Pomegranates, grains, grapes and olives have served as a steady source of inspiration for engravers, jewelry makers and other artists since ancient times. The Numismatic Museum presents 337 ancient coins, stone seals and lead and clay items depicting Greek fruits and foliage, which are displayed alongside 19 pieces of jewelry by Greek and foreign designers.

The Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry has released millions of bugs into forests in a bid to prevent other harmful insects from damaging trees. 

Different species of bugs were developed in a total of 51 laboratories formed by the ministry, before around 13 million "terminator bugs" were released into nature, daily Habertürk reported on June 30.

Turkish Ambassador to France Hakk? Akil was attacked with a cup of pomegranate juice by a French-Armenian protester on March 2.

The protester threw juice on Akil during his talk on ?Secularism in Turkey and France? at the faculty of law at Paris Descartes University. The attacker, who is not a student, was quickly detained by security.