Solar cell efficiency may get a bump from bumps. New research from Turkey’s Abdullah Gül University suggests that building tiny domes into the surface of organic solar cells could boost their efficiency by up to two-thirds, while capturing light from a wider angle.
Women in Turkey can use their own surnames after they marry, now that a rule forcing them to take their husband’s surname has been overturned. Article 187 of the Turkish civil code previously stated that a woman had to take her husband’s surname upon marriage, however she could use her own surname first “with a written application to the marriage officer or later to the civil registry office.” The new decision by the Turkish Constitutional Court came into effect on January 28, following a ruling in April 2023.
Women in Turkey win right to keep surnames after marriage Read more
More than 300 Turkish companies have applied for approval to install solar panels in the past two weeks alone.
Turkish companies go solar at record pace Read more
The first batch of biofuel to hit the skies is expected to be used in a domestic flight with Turkish Airlines by the end of the year.
Europe’s first biorefinery uses algae to make jet biofuel Read more
Turkey has prioritized the security of its energy supply as one of the central pillars of its energy strategy, leading to efforts to boost investments in the clean energy sector.
Wind becomes largest source of electricity for first time in Turkey Read more
Turkey’s parliamentarians on Wednesday unanimously approved the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.
Turkey ratifies Paris Agreement, becoming the last G20 country to join Read more
In a statement, the heads of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion appealed to COP26 delegates to take action “for the sake of the earth which God has given us.”
Christian leaders call for climate action, issue unprecedented joint statement Read more
On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a women’s rights group active in the Kurdistan Region announced that zero cases of GM were reported in the Garmiyan Administration in 2019.
Women’s rights group eliminates female genital mutilation in Kurdistan’s Garmiyan region Read more
A tweet from a citizen attracted the attention of a member of the Turkish government, who vowed to establish his ‘National Tree Planting Day.’
Turkey will declare a holiday dedicated to planting trees Read more
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality plans to install at least 100 of the machines in 25 locations by the end of 2018.
Istanbul’s ‘reverse vending machines’ trade recyclables for metro fare Read more
