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23Jun

Cooperation Among Turkey, Greece, and Georgia to Save the Rivers

The PURE RIVERS project, which aims to assess and reduce pollution in target rivers in the Black Sea Basin while improving ecosystem health, has brought together three countries, three rivers, and four different institutions. For the PURE RIVERS project—a initiative focused on raising awareness of river...
23Jun

Joining Forces for the Rivers of the Black Sea: The PURE RIVERS Project Has Begun

The PURE RIVERS project, which brings together Turkey, Greece, and Georgia, has launched an initiative to combat pollution in the rivers of the Black Sea Basin. The 30-month project, led by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, covers a wide range of activities, from scientific monitoring to ecosystem restoration. Shared...
23Jun

International Environmental Initiative for the Sakarya, Meriç, and Supsa Rivers

The PURE RIVERS Project, launched to reduce pollution in rivers flowing into the Black Sea and improve ecosystem health, was introduced at a meeting hosted by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. The launch meeting for the PURE RIVERS Project—which was launched to assess and reduce pollution and improve ecosystem...
23Jun

The “PURE RIVERS” Era Has Begun in the Black Sea Basin

A launch event was held for the “PURE RIVERS: Pollution Awareness and Remediation Efforts for Rivers” project. Supported under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Program and launched on February 28, 2026, the project brought together institutions from Turkey, Greece, and Georgia in a joint environmental...
23Jun

PURE RIVERS: Raising Awareness of River Pollution and Restoration Efforts

An introductory meeting for the PURE RIVERS project—which aims to assess and reduce pollution in target rivers in the Black Sea Basin while improving ecosystem health—was hosted by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. Launched on February 28, 2026, under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Program, the project...
23Jun

Three Countries Have Taken Action for the Sakarya River!

Turkey, Greece, and Georgia have joined forces in a joint project called “Pure Rivers” aimed at identifying and reducing pollution in the rivers of the Black Sea Basin and improving ecosystem health. Supported by a budget contribution of approximately 1,522,117 euros from the European Union, the...
23Jun

Three Countries’ Joint Effort for the Sakarya River

Turkey, Greece, and Georgia have signed a new environmental cooperation agreement aimed at protecting key water resources in the Black Sea Basin. As part of the “Pure Rivers” project, supported by the European Union, the initiative aims to reduce pollution and restore ecosystems in the...
23Jun

Three Countries Join Forces for the Sakarya River

Turkey, Greece, and Georgia have launched a joint initiative as part of the “Pure Rivers” project, which aims to reduce pollution in the rivers of the Black Sea Basin and protect ecosystem health. As part of the European Union-funded project, the Sakarya Governor’s Office from Turkey,...
23Jun

PURE RIVERS: Raising Awareness of River Pollution and Restoration Efforts

An introductory meeting for the PURE RIVERS project—which aims to assess and reduce pollution in target rivers in the Black Sea Basin while improving ecosystem health—was hosted by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. Under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Program, the project—which began on February 28, 2026—will bring...