Wetlands
Unveiling for the Bank of Greece annual report – The accolades and Stournaras’ “warning bells”
The Governor of the BoG focuses on the strong performance of the Greek economy, which has made the country an international “success story,” as well as on the challenges that arise
The Yakhchal: Ancient ice-making machines in the desert (video)
The ice-making process commenced in shallow ponds filled nightly from freshwater canals
Turkey’s highest wetland in danger of illegal construction
A peat swamp in the Black Sea region comprising 600 hectares of acidic peat soil and known as the largest high-altitude wetland in Turkey is in danger of extinction due to deliberate damages caused, negligence and illegal constructions.
Treatment plant helps clean Lake Uluabat
Water pollution in Lake Uluabat in the northwestern province of Bursa, one of the 14 wetlands in Turkey mentioned in the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (RAMSAR), has started declining thanks to a new water treatment plant.
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Mass bird deaths in Van marshlands raises concerns
Thousands of dead birds have been recently collected from the marshes of the eastern province of Van, raising concerns among locals.
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Five girls drown in pond in southeastern Turkey
Five girls between the ages of 11 and 14 drowned in a pond which is used for irrigation in the southeastern province of Batman on July 30.
The five reportedly entered the pond to cool down during the oppressive summer heat, but none of them knew how to swim.
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