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Sewage Discharge into Bosphorus Sparks Criticism
Sewage flowing into the Bosphorus, Türkiye's key strait in Istanbul, has drawn attention to the authorities. Zafer Murat Çetintaş, President of the Istanbul Environmental Council, called for penalties against the facility and other…
Plastic Pollution Threatens Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Antalya
The General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks in Antalya, Türkiye, shared footage of a loggerhead sea turtle eating a jellyfish, highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gökoğlu from…
Storm Boris Claims 10 Lives Across Central and Eastern Europe
The death toll from Storm Boris, which has caused severe flooding across Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland, has risen to 10. The storm, active for three days, forced the evacuation of over 10,500 people in the Czech…
Poland Declares State of Natural Disaster Following Hurricane Boris
Poland has declared a state of natural disaster in response to severe floods and inundations caused by Hurricane Boris, which struck the southern and southwestern regions. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the decision, aiming…
Professor Rescues Grouper Fish Stuck in Bottle in Antalya
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gökoğlu, an academician at Akdeniz University Fisheries Faculty, rescued a grouper fish, which was stuck in a plastic bottle thrown into the sea during his dive with his students off Konyaaltı Beach in Antalya, Türkiye.…
Kyrgyz President Caparov Urges Public against Littering
Kyrgyz President Sadir Caparov shared a video of himself collecting garbage in a forested area and called for his people not to throw garbage in nature.
“Dear Kyrgyz people, we have a beautiful nature that God gave us. Water, pine trees,…
Japans Protest 1 Year after Government Approves Discharging Wastewater into Pacific
Numerous environmentalists carried out a protest against the Japanese government's decision to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
The release of wastewater began on August…
Drone Captures Devastation After Türkiye Forest Fire
A forest fire in Çankırı's Ilgaz district, which broke out near Yukarıdere village, was brought under control after 17 hours of intense efforts. The blaze damaged 44.17 hectares of forest, leaving a large area charred and…
Aerial Footage Reveals Charred Landscape After Türkiye Forest Fire
A forest fire that broke out in Bolu's Göynük district on August 15 has left vast green areas blackened, as seen in aerial footage. The fire, which spread rapidly due to strong winds, prompted the evacuation of 490…
Kosovo’s Akdere River Nears Drying Point Amid Heatwave
The Akdere River (Bistrica) in Prizren, Kosovo, is on the verge of drying up due to soaring temperatures of 35-40 degrees Celsius. The river, known for its historical Stone Bridge from the Ottoman era and popular for traditional…
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