News, Blogs, Articles about Edirne
Under the leadership of President Serdar İYİİZ, the EFOD which is the most active and successful association in Edirne, is once again organizing an elite event. As part of the cultural cooperation protocol between EFOD (the Edirne Photography Art Association) and the Creative Photography Center of Alexandroupoli, a joint exhibition […]
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The festivities kicked off with the lighting of the grand Kakava fire in Edirne for the traditional Hıdrellez and Kakava Festivals. Thousands of people gathered around the fire, first leaping over the flames to make wishes, then dancing to the tunes of Romani music, thoroughly enjoying themselves. This year’s Kakava […]
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The Kakava festival, celebrated on May 4-6 in Edirne, is said to be part of the Thracian and Anatolian Rom (gypsy) tradition. When the nomadic gypsies leave their winter quarters in spring, they celebrate the Kakava or Kazan festival for three days with feasting, dancing, and songs. Each Rom family […]
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A hydroelectric power plant built on the Meriç River will produce 14.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The project was initiated by the Edirne Governorate Environment Protection Foundation. Stated to be one of the largest projects in its category globally, the plant will produce 14.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per […]
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The “Hydroelectric Power Plant” built on the Meriç River in Edirne has once again come to the agenda after the significant public damage caused by the concrete collapse. Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer stated that the project, amounting to around 50 million Turkish lira, has been re-tendered. The “Archimedean Screw Turbine […]
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A new bridge project is being implemented for another crossing between Turkey and Greece. Construction work on this bridge, which will be built over the Maritza (Meriç) River between the Ipsala border gate in Turkey and the Kipi border gate in Greece, will commence this year. In this project, the […]
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Edirne Söğütlük City Forest is a recreation area located on the southern part of the city, 2 kilometers away from Edirne-Karaağaç road. This area, covered with tall trees along the banks of the Meriç River, offers gazebos, restaurants, children’s playgrounds, tea gardens, and various entertainment and sports facilities. Recently, the […]
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According to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, the first phase of the project, which covers the Çerkezköy-Kapıkule section spanning 153 kilometers, is planned to be completed by the end of 2025. Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that Turkey holds a pivotal position in transportation between Asia and Europe, and the Halkalı-Kapıkule […]
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The Governorship of Edirne has been making significant efforts to unleash the city’s existing tourism potential. One of these endeavors is the “Touristic Journey Train.” Now, tourists visiting Edirne can look forward to an exhilarating journey to explore the city’s historical scenery. The Governorship of Edirne has now made it […]
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During the Ramadan holiday, Edirne saw an unprecedented level of crowding, with nearly bumper-to-bumper traffic in the central area. The crowds were particularly dense around the Selimiye Mosque. Over the 9-day holiday period, both domestic and foreign tourists flocked to the city. Governor Yunus Sezer stated that tourism traffic during […]
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