South Africa staring down dire water crisis: Official
JOHANNESBURG
As South Africa faces a serious water crisis, the country’s water and sanitation minister urged people Monday to use water sparingly before they start facing severe water restrictions.
"South Africa...
EU spends $350B in environmental protection in 2018
ISTANBUL
The European Union's member countries' expenditures reached €297 billion ($350 billion) in 2018, the 28-member-bloc's official authority said on Monday.
National expenditure on environmental protection (NEEP) of EU members has...
Turkey should focus on plastic waste for economy, planet: Expert
ANKARA
The production of raw materials from plastic waste is a key issue Turkey should focus on for its economic well-being and the planet’s future, according to a top engineer...
Climate refugees: Forgotten migrants in environment (3)
ISTANBUL
Climate-related environmental disasters disrupt the right to life just as they hurt human health, according to the head of a refugee rights group.
"Desperation describes their situation. No matter...
What is the life cycle of plastic in Turkey?
ANKARA
What happens to a plastic bottle after you throw it into the waste bin? Experts say almost any plastic can be recycled, if you do it right.
Unfortunately, more than...
Flamingos nesting in eastern Turkey ready to migrate
VAN, Turkey
Flamingos nesting in Turkey's largest lake during the summer months are ready to migrate to warmer regions of Africa.
The fluffy pink fowl with their slender necks add to...
New beetle species named after climate activist Greta
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg honored by having a new species of beetle named after her, says National History Museum
'Turkey aims to achieve zero waste by 2023'
KOCAELI, Turkey
The concept of cities need to be reinterpreted as it requires new solutions on transportation, security and waste management, Turkey’s first lady said on Friday.
Speaking at Kartepe Summit...
Scientists unravel genetic ancestry of Indonesian people
JAKARTA
A recent study which combined a historical approach with genetics research concluded that the dichotomy between "native" and "migrant" should never have become a subject of debate in the...
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Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – Oct. 25, 2020
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus...
Armenia leader should be charged for war crimes, experts say
ISTANBUL
Amid the continuing clashes over Upper Karabakh, Turkish experts believe Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his administration should be charged for war crimes.
Yalcin...
Erdogan lambasts Dutch 'fascist' politician
MALATYA, Turkey
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday hit back at Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders over an insulting cartoon he shared.
"Fascism is not...
Turkey to set up strategic logistics centers for trade
ANKARA
Turkey plans to establish foreign logistics centers in strategic regions in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Russia and the Far East, said the country's top...
French president encouraged Islamophobia: Pakistan PM
KARACHI, Pakistan
The Pakistani prime minster has added his voice to the growing criticism of the French president for "encouraging Islamophobia" following the killing of...