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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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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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Highlighting that Turkey is largely prone to earthquakes, Professor Naci Görür emphasized the need for the public to stop asking the wrong questions about earthquakes. He stated that earthquakes are inevitable and emphasized the continuous need to build earthquake-resistant cities. Pointing out that Manisa is particularly at risk of earthquakes, […]
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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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23 Nisan (April 23rd) is special because it marks the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in 1920, symbolizing the sovereignty of the Turkish nation. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, recognizing the significance of this date, officially declared it as a national holiday in 1924. However, he went a step […]
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