Western Thrace

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  Eastern Macedonia–Thrace Youth Regional Council holds inaugural session in Gümülcine

  May 5, 2026

  Youth voices take the stage in Gümülcine as Eastern Macedonia–Thrace launches its first Youth Regional Council with student representatives from across the region.
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    Thrace Tobacco Producers Cooperative announces new grants and financing programs for farmers

    May 5, 2026
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    Western Thrace Turks Association Women’s Branch to host Hıdırellez picnic in Istanbul

    May 5, 2026
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    Traffic restrictions extended on Gümülcine–Makaza Border road until late May

    May 5, 2026
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    İskeçe Turkish Union to host Hıdırellez Spring Festival in Ilıca

    May 5, 2026

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  Agnila Quran course hosts first Khatm ceremony of the year in Mustafçova

  May 5, 2026

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  Sünnetçiköy Quran students celebrate completion ceremony in Western Thrace

  May 5, 2026

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  Anti-gold mining committee marks May day with protest gathering in Perama

  May 4, 2026

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  Meriç farmers head to Athens for talks, suspend border blockade plans

  May 4, 2026

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  15 arrested in anti-drug operations across Eastern Macedonia–Thrace

  May 4, 2026

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  Registration opens for 2026–2027 season at Miracle Theatre in İskeçe

  May 4, 2026

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  Eastern Macedonia–Thrace pushes blue economy strategy with major aquaculture investments

  May 4, 2026

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  Free public bicycle system relaunched in Dedeağaç after major overhaul

  May 4, 2026

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  Mert Sezai Çavuşoğlu marries Fatma Nur Aksoy in high-profile Bursa wedding ceremony

  May 4, 2026

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  Thassos residents reject CO2 storage plan

  May 4, 2026

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  Religious Officials’ Association pays courtesy visits to Turkish Consulate in Gümülcine and Mufti İbrahim Şerif

  May 2, 2026

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  Batuhan Kaşifoğlu named presidential candidate of “White List” ahead of BTTDD General Assembly

  May 2, 2026

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  Farmers suspend planned border blockade at Bahçeköy (Kipi) crossing after government talks invitation

  May 2, 2026

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  Loizos Serreos continues as President of İskeçe Hunting Association after new board formation

  April 30, 2026

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  Farmers in Meriç announce closure of Bahçeköy border crossing in protest

  April 30, 2026

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  European Free Alliance calls on EU to halt centralization of funding

  April 30, 2026

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  Minority school students from Gümülcine achieve major success at National Robotics Finals

  April 30, 2026

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  Turkish Consul General Aykut Ünal visits Taşağıl village in Meriç

  April 30, 2026

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  Greek Parliament rejects motion to lift immunity of MP Özgür Ferhat

  April 30, 2026

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  Family Relations Seminar held in Seymen village highlights community engagement

  April 30, 2026

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  Students of Success Foreign Language Center turn London into a “Living Classroom” in international study trip

  April 30, 2026

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  Students gather to discuss Sırça Köşk at Youth Book Club in Gümülcine

  April 29, 2026

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  New Left warns of growing liquidity crisis in agriculture over OSDΕ 2026 delay

  April 29, 2026

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  İskeçe Turkish Union (ITB) leadership visits Turkish Consul General Aykut Ünal in Gümülcine

  April 29, 2026

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  Vaso Pavlakaki appointed Deputy Regional Governor for İskeçe

  April 29, 2026

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  Cadastre disputes disrupt farm subsidies in Greece as Ministry announces temporary fix

  April 29, 2026

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  Istanbul Western Thrace Students Union (BATÖB) hosts graduation gathering for students

  April 29, 2026

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  Rhodope Chamber urges PM to reinstate highway yoll exemption for businesses

  April 29, 2026

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  New delay hits Yanıkköy (Nymfaia) Vertical Axis Bypass Project amid ICGB Pipeline issue

  April 29, 2026

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  Eastern Macedonia & Thrace partners with Jet2 to boost tourism in Thasos and Kavala

  April 29, 2026

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  İskeçe Deputy Regional Governor Polyxeni Brika resigns, cites family health reasons

  April 28, 2026

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  Meriç farmers warn of escalation, vow to defend primary sector in Northern Greece

  April 28, 2026

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  Activists call for May Day gathering in Perama to protest gold mining in Northern Greece

  April 28, 2026

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  Gümülcine pastry shop owner named “Tradesman of the Month” for preserving tradition and expanding across Europe

  April 28, 2026

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  İskeçe Turkish Union holds high-turnout General Assembly, elects new board

  April 28, 2026

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  Gümülcine Children’s Festival draws crowds with vibrant celebrations in Western Thrace

  April 28, 2026

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  Three suspected migrant smugglers arrested in Northern Greece

  April 28, 2026

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  Parent Association elections held at İskeçe Minority Secondary School with strong voter turnout

  April 27, 2026

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  Gümülcine Municipality expands lifeguard coverage for Summer 2026, increasing safety measures at key beaches

  April 27, 2026

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  Greek Business Chamber urges emergency support for farmers amid sheep pox crisis in Thrace

  April 27, 2026

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  Greece launches “OpenBusiness” platform to streamline business licensing in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

  April 27, 2026

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  Christodoulos Topsidis calls for urgent support measures for livestock farmers in letter to Agriculture Ministry

  April 25, 2026

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  Nea Perifereiaki Anagennisi questions €240M agricultural project funding in Eastern Macedonia–Thrace

  April 25, 2026

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  Iskeçe Türk Birliği to hold annual general assembly on April 26

  April 25, 2026

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  Biosecurity measures intensified in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region

  April 24, 2026

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  MP Zeybek brings Old Town issues in İskeçe to Parliament Agenda

  April 24, 2026

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  ABTTF President Habipoğlu: “Greece does not respect minority rights”

  April 24, 2026

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  Economy and entrepreneurship take center stage at April 23 reception in Gümülcine

  April 24, 2026