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Migratory waterbirds arrive in İzmir after 2,000-kilometer journey

Migratory waterbirds arrive in İzmir after 2,000-kilometer journey

The bird population in the İzmir Bird Sanctuary is the highest at this time of the year. While some birds spend the whole winter in Turkey, some will set off for Africa at the end of February.

'Tourism city' to be built on 380-hectare wetland declared Important Bird Area

'Tourism city' to be built on 380-hectare wetland declared Important Bird Area

The project in Muğla province comprises thousands of residential units, shopping malls and golf courses.

10 September 2021

Wetland area in Balıkesir 'reduced by 100 hectares,' to be opened for zoning

Wetland area in Balıkesir 'reduced by 100 hectares,' to be opened for zoning

Balıkesir Mayor says the area is "an empty land" and they will allocate it for tourism and housing.