Euphrates
River in Turkey
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| 2024 |
Raqqa
Two new departments were added to Zanîngeha Şerq: the Kurdish Language Department and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, expanding the university's academic offerings.
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| 2024 |
Raqqa
The European Union's Agency for Asylum described the economic developments as 'still slowly recovering from the devastation'.
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| 2023 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Government invested approximately 84 billion Turkish Lira in the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), representing 18.6% of Turkey's total investment for the year.
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| 2023 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Total exports from the GAP region reached 13.657 billion dollars, while imports rose to 9.330 billion dollars, demonstrating substantial economic growth since the project's inception.
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| 2023 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Completion of the Çetintepe Dam, representing the ongoing development of the Southeastern Anatolia Project's infrastructure.
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| 2023 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Project continues to serve approximately 9 million people across nine administrative provinces in the Southeastern Anatolia region, addressing economic and social development goals.
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| 2022 |
Raqqa
Saddam al-Ali, co-chair of the Raqqa Civil Council's Committee on Local Government and Communities, announced that 50 percent of services such as reconstruction, electricity and water supply have been completed.
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| November 2021 |
Raqqa
Zanîngeha Şerq (Al-Sharq University) was established in the Al-Mashlab district of Raqqa, becoming the only university in the Raqqa Governorate within the AANES (Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria). The university initially opened with eight departments covering various academic disciplines.
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| 2020 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Project total cost reached over 190 billion Turkish lira, reflecting significant long-term investment in the region's infrastructure and development.
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| 2020 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Ilısu Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant begins operation, marking a significant milestone in the GAP project.
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| 2018 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
The Ilısu Dam entered into service, completing the controversial infrastructure project that would result in the flooding of 50-68 hamlets and villages, including the historically significant city of Hasankeyf with over 10,000 years of history.
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| 2017 |
Raqqa
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) complete the liberation of Raqqa from the Islamic State after a lengthy battle that resulted in massive destruction to the city.
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| 2014 |
Raqqa
Islamic State (ISIS) declares Raqqa as its capital, transforming the city into the center of their self-proclaimed caliphate.
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| 2013 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Completion of the Sırımtaş Dam in the Euphrates Basin.
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| 2013 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Sırımtaş Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant and Garzan Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant become operational.
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| 2013 |
Raqqa
The city is captured by the Syrian opposition during the Syrian Civil War, marking a significant turning point in the city's recent history.
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| 2012 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Completion of the Garzan Dam in the Tigris Basin.
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| 2010 |
Southeastern Anatolia Project
Erkenek Hydroelectric Power Plant and Bulam Hydroelectric Power Plant start operations.
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