ISTANBUL: Climate change-induced droughts and irregular rainfall patterns are negatively impacting the yield, development, taste, and harvest periods of various crops, according to experts. Rising temperatures and irregular precipitation are disrupting fruit and vegetable production. Fruit trees, for example have been significantly affected by this year’s long winter, coupled with
Trkiye: The number of people booking hot air balloon rides over Trkiye’s famous Cappadocia region reached a record high of 583,063 between January and October this year. Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty, offers hot air balloon rides as one of its
ISTANBUL: The EU’s industrial production rose by 1.3% month-on-month in August, according to data from the regional statistical bureau Eurostat on Tuesday. The highest monthly industrial production increases were recorded in Ireland, up 4.5%, followed by Germany and Lithuania with 3.3%, and Malta with 2.7%. Meanwhile, Luxembourg saw the largest
ANKARA: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has condemned Israel for attacking the UN peacekeepers in Lebanon (UNIFIL), saying the assault constitutes a “clear violation of international law.” Speaking at the National Assembly, Barrot addressed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, expressing concern over the escalating violence in both Lebanon
The first European Union-Gulf Cooperation Council summit to take place in Brussels The first summit between the leaders of EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is scheduled to take place in Brussels on 16 October. The summit is an opportunity for the EU to develop a closer partnership with
ISTANBUL: The railway project on the Third Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, also called the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, as a part of the Development Road project, which aims to connect Asia to Europe, is gaining traction among international lenders. Speaking at the International Road Federation (IRF) World Congress 2024 in
