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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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AJet, the low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has organized a campaign for its international flights. It’s the perfect time to fly with AJet with a 40% family discount! With AJet, you can travel from Turkey to abroad or from abroad to Turkey with a 40% discount, creating unforgettable memories with […]
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Earthquakes are a permanent reality of Turkey’s geological structure, as the country sits on active seismic fault systems. Recent seismic activity in the Marmara region has once again highlighted the importance of understanding earthquake risk across northwestern Turkey, including Edirne. A recent earthquake in the Saros Gulf area near Eceabat […]
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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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April 23 marks the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in 1920, a defining moment in the country’s path to independence and national sovereignty. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk officially declared this date a national holiday in 1924 and later dedicated it to children in 1929, reflecting his belief that […]
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Edirne is a historic city in north-western Turkey, located close to the borders of Greece and Bulgaria. Once the second capital of the Ottoman Empire before Istanbul, Edirne preserves a remarkable combination of monumental architecture, cultural diversity, traditional cuisine, and everyday local life. Unlike many destinations known for a single […]
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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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