Black Sea near Sochi to become cleaner
In Sochi, 35 billion rubles will be allocated for the sewage treatment facilities modernization, the environment in the area of the main resort of Russia will improve.
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Budget alternative to Mediterranean
After years of being disregarded as a ‘Plan B’ summer destination, the Black Sea region is set for a historical growth in the post-pandemic scene, with some going as far as calling it the ‘new Mediterranean’ — but what makes it so popular right now?
Turkish Energy Ministry reveals Black Sea gas reserves
Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Donmez said that the proven gas reserves discovered in the Black Sea are capable of meeting the needs of the Turkish population for 33 years. "The proven reserves of …
Guterres appoints new coordinator for Black Sea Grain Initiative
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Abdullah Abdul Samad Dashti as new coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the UN said in a statement on its website on Wednesday. "United Nations …
Türkiye reveals volume of gas reserves in its territorial waters
More than 50 vessels are involved in the development of a new natural gas field in the Black Sea with reserves of 58 billion cubic meters, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said in an interview with TRT TV channel. According to …
Turkey announces more gas reserves found in Black Sea
Türkiye's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the discovery of an additional 58 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the Black Sea. "Our drill ship Fatih has explored 58 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves, …
Türkiye to start using Black Sea gas in early 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan remarked on the natural gas reserve discovered in the Black Sea. “It is one of the most significant developments this year,” Erdoğan said in an event with youth in the eastern …
Work on gas supplies from the Black Sea is ongoing round the clock, Erdogan says
On Monday, December 26, the public will be informed about new developments in the project for the delivery of natural gas from the Sakarya field in the Turkish sector of the Black Sea, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. According to …
Azerbaijan and Europe speed up the green energy deal
Since the signing of the "Contract of the Century" between Azerbaijan and 13 international energy companies in September 1994, Azerbaijan begun to export energy, particularly crude oil, to global energy markets
Fire breaks out aboard cargo ship off Turkish coast
At least one person was killed and 13 injured in a fire that broke out aboard a Maltese-flagged bulk carrier off Turkey’s Sinop province late on Tuesday, the NTV television reported citing local authorities. According to …
Trout floods Sochi waters
Fishermen in Sochi have been boasting of a rich catch in recent days. Large trout are being caught on the beaches and near the river bank in the Riviera Park area for the third day in a row. Some fishermen believe that the abundance of …
Turkey deploys huge distribution chamber in Black Sea to collect gas
Turkey has deployed a 280-tonne chamber at a depth of 2,200 meters (1.4 miles) in the Black Sea to collect gas from sea wells, Turkish press reported on Thursday. Earlier in the year, the Sabah newspaper reported that Turkey will invest …
Türkiye competes with Spain, Greece for Blue Flag beaches
Ranked No. 3 in the world for pristine Blue Flag beaches, Türkiye aims to outdo Spain and Greece
Turkey intends to cut reliance on gas imports
Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez estimates that domestic production at the Sakarya gas field in the Black Sea could help his country reduce reliance on imports by up to 30%. Turkey plans to invest some $10 billion in the operation …
Georgian Coast Guard fined ship flying Danish flag
In Georgia, the ship STEN NEPTUN, flying the flag of Denmark, was fined. This was reported in the Coast Guard Department of the Border Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia. As noted, the vessel violated the rules of …
Grain corridor may be closed again, Stoltenberg says
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that due to the situation in Ukraine, the risks of re-closing the maritime humanitarian corridor for the export of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports remain. As long as the …
Erdogan hints at possible gas reserve revision in Black Sea
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that exploration for natural gas in the Black Sea continues, hinting at possible upward revisions to the 540 billion cubic meters of reserves announced last year. “As these …
Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, UN failed to agree on ship traffic
Today, at the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) in Istanbul, representatives of Turkey, Ukraine, Russia and the UN failed to agree on the ship traffic in the framework of the grain deal, JCC spokeswoman Ismini Palla said. "The JCC …
Turkish president sees no obstacles to extend grain export deal
There are no hurdles to prolonging the deal on the export of grain via the Black Sea, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey told Turkish reporters aboard a plane returning from Azerbaijan, where he attended an airport opening ceremony. …
Velvet season continues at Black Sea resorts
The water temperature in the Black Sea remains comfortable for swimming. On September 19, the warmest water off the coast of Tuapse is +24.4 °C, in Sochi the temperature of the Black Sea is +24 °C, in Gelendzhik - + 23.6 °C, …
