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Covid-19 training at Ministry without masks, distancing

Covid-19 training at Ministry without masks, distancing

No one except the doctor wore a mask during a training session at the Ministry of Environment and Urbanism, shows a photograph shared by Minister Kurum.

28 September 2020

Minister blames climate change for floods near dam construction site

Minister blames climate change for floods near dam construction site

Environmental defenders say the increase in floods in the Black Sea region is caused by the change in the land structure because of roads, dams and hydroelectric power plants.

Six coal-fired plants continue to emit thick smoke after end of suspension

Six coal-fired plants continue to emit thick smoke after end of suspension

The plants were suspended for violating environmental rules and the companies had agreed to install filters complying with the rules.

Coal-fired plants reopen: Engineers cast doubt on minister's statement that 'obligations fulfilled'

Coal-fired plants reopen: Engineers cast doubt on minister's statement that 'obligations fulfilled'

Six coal-fired plants have reopened after they were shut down in January because of failing to make investments needed to fulfill environmental obligations.