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Turkey’s beaches win 235 Blue Flags
Turkey’s clean beaches win 235 Blue Flags from international Blue Flag organization. Compliance with Blue Flag criteria requires adherence to water quality standards, safety, the provision of services and general environmental management.
The Pope becomes a pilgrim in the Virgin Mary House
Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Izmir on Wednesday morning and became the 3rd pope to become a pilgrim after visiting the Virgin Mary House in Izmir.
Pope arrives in Turkey
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey on Tuesday (28 Nov, 2006) at the start of a four-day trip that has become a litmus test of the relations between Christians and Muslims.
Alliance of Civilizations
The Prime Minister of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan and his Spanish counterpart Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero are the two co-sponsors of the beginning.
Turkey bids Farewell to white pigeon: Bulent Ecevit
Bulent Ecevit, Turkey’s ex-prime minister recognizable for his blue shirt, cap, and white pigeon, passed away at the age of 81 in 5th November 2006.
