Bosphorus Strait – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 The famous marine cities in the world https://en.spress.net/the-famous-marine-cities-in-the-world/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:12 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-famous-marine-cities-in-the-world/ Countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, and China have successfully developed marine urban models. Cities contribute significantly to the economy through tourism and seaports.

Venice, Italy known as “floating city” because it was built on many small islands in the Venetian Lagoon area along the Adriatic Sea. The city is home to more than 260,000 people. With Padova, Venezia is located in the Padova-Venezia urban area with a population of 1.6 million people. The city’s economy is mainly based on tourism, shipbuilding (mainly in Mestre and Porto Marghera), services, trade and industrial exports. Image: Reuters . Istanbul, Turkey , is the largest city in the country with a population of more than 14 million people. Istanbul is also one of the largest cities in Europe. City across the Bosphorus – one of the busiest sea lanes in the world – in northwestern Turkey, connecting the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Black Sea. Considered a global city, Istanbul contributes more than 25% of Turkey’s GDP. Image: Getty Images. Shenzhen is a city located on the east bank of Pearl River mouth in Guangdong province, China. Before it became a special economic zone, Shenzhen was also a fishing village. Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing cities in the world in the 1990s and 2000s. The city has the 3rd largest port system in the world, is the 9th financial center in the world and the technology center. Top. Image: Getty Images. City Rio de Janeiro of Brazil lies along the Atlantic coast, built on a strait in Guanabara Bay. The city used to be the capital of Brazil until 1960. Natural scenery and beaches make Rio de Janeiro one of the tourist attractions of the country. Image: Getty Images. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, located at the Comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast. The city is a transport hub, with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe’s major seaports and Europe’s busiest passenger port. Image: Getty Images. Paris Built on the banks of the Seine with the center of le de la Cité island, the city is located at the intersection of road and river trade routes. Currently, Paris is the top producing region, accounting for 33% of France’s GDP and is considered a global city with New York, London and Tokyo. Image: Getty Images. Tourism is a key industry of the coastal city Miami of the South Florida metropolitan area, USA. The city’s economy developed rapidly in the early twentieth century thanks to the resorts and services. The seaport is also busy with many cruise ships docking at the city port. The city is also known as the “Yacht Capital of the World” and “Cargo Gate of America”. Image: Getty Images. Rotterdam is a port city near the Maas River, the largest city in the southern Netherlands province (Zuid-Holland). Proclaimed to be established in 1328, Rotterdam is today one of the world’s major ports. The largest port of Rotterdam in Europe and the largest in the world since 1962 but in 2004 was won the title by the port in Shanghai. Image: Getty Images. Similar to the Rotterdam model, Yokohama Japan’s is also a port municipality. It is the largest seaport in Japan, operating a stature commercial center in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The city is located on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kanto region of the main island of Honshu. Image: Reuters .

]]> 5202 The world’s most beautiful cities with sea views https://en.spress.net/the-worlds-most-beautiful-cities-with-sea-views/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:03:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-worlds-most-beautiful-cities-with-sea-views/ Top cities with the most modern and beautiful sea views in the world make you more determined to go there once.

1. Hong Kong: Is a territory on the south coast of China. It is considered one of the top culinary capitals in the world with a huge concentration of skyscrapers.

2. Helsinki, Finland: The capital of Finland is a bustling coastal city with beautiful islands and green parks. If you arrive in time for the Helsinki International Film Festival, you will be able to live in a vibrant film community; If you love food, Helsinki is where you can find all kinds of modern dishes dating back to 1917.

3. Oslo, Norway: You can spend your night at a vibrant bar, a quiet cafe, a perfect restaurant, a rock night or an opera show in Oslo. Not only that, this city is also known as the world music scene with powerful sounds, in addition to Oslo there is Frogner Park for those who love green spaces.

4. Venice, Italy: The city of Italy, Venice, is built on more than 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Locals as well as visitors can enjoy dishes in famous Italian cuisine at the riverside restaurant, shop for Renaissance art and attend the world famous Carnival.

5. New York, USA: Surrounded by the Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean, New York is famous for the world in many ways including its rich history of music, which has contributed to making life. its vibrant nighttime. It is also home to one of the most visited museums and parks in the world: the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park National Park.

6. Tokyo, Japan: One side is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the other side is bordered by the Sea of ​​Japan. This modern city is a shopping mall and world-famous restaurants like Nihonryori RyuGin.

7. Istanbul, Turkey: Located between Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, Istanbul is famous for attractions such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophi Church, as well as its varied cuisine. from fresh fish and kebabs to Asian and Italian dishes.

8. San Francisco, USA: Visitors to San Francisco, California can enjoy the stunning view of the Pacific Ocean and hundreds of miles of long distance cycling. It has Chinatown with delicious food, Golden Gate Park with mountains, beautiful walking trails to explore.

9. Sydney, Australia: Those who visit Sydney can enjoy one of Australia’s most famous beaches or watch the skyline next to a riverside cafe. Nature lovers will be visited with attractions such as the Royal Royal Garden, while gourmets can stop by popular restaurants such as Quay and Tetsuya.

10. Chicago, USA: Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is the third largest city in America. The city has stunning skyscrapers and famous stadiums like Wrigley and Soldier. Chicago is also the host of famous music events such as the Lollapalooza music festival.

11. Singapore: Singapore includes a total of 63 islands and is a shopping and culinary paradise. It also has the largest infinity pool in the world, located on the 57th floor at the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

12. Copenhagen, Denmark: Copenhagen, located on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager, has plenty of bridges and coastal footpaths. Besides having the oldest monarchy in the world, it is also home to the world’s second oldest amusement park, Tivoli Park. It also offers Michelin top food to quaint pubs.

13. Vancouver, Canada: Known for its plan to become the greenest city in the world with its eco-friendly system by 2020, Vancouver is doing its best to achieve that title. Grab a bike and wander through the famous trails here or enjoy the fresh natural scenery of Stanley Park’s vast areas of forests and rivers, you will instantly score a plus for this green city.

14. Barcelona, ​​Spain: Visitors will enjoy beautiful art and architecture, including famous works such as the Sagrada Familia Basilica and Güell Park. In addition, this place is the host of the world’s top restaurants to help visitors fully enjoy its bustling nightlife.

15. Auckland, New Zealand: Nicknamed “The City of Sails”, Auckland is home to pristine black-sand beaches and fascinating attractions such as the Auckland Art Gallery with more than 15,000 works. art. Going a little further, you can join a tour of the “The Lord of the Rings” movie spots as well as visits to rainforest and streams.

]]> 2471 Tensions with Russia increased, the US stopped deploying two warships to the Black Sea https://en.spress.net/tensions-with-russia-increased-the-us-stopped-deploying-two-warships-to-the-black-sea/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:11:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/tensions-with-russia-increased-the-us-stopped-deploying-two-warships-to-the-black-sea/ On April 15, AFP quoted Turkish officials and media as saying that the United States had canceled plans to deploy two warships to the Black Sea this week, amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine. .
Turkish diplomatic sources said the voyage of the first ship to pass through the Bosphorus on April 14 did not take place.

State news agency Anadolu said both deployments, scheduled for April 14 and 15, were canceled as Ankara has not been informed of any possible plans from the US side.

Last week, Turkey announced that it had been informed through diplomatic channels that two US warships “would head towards the Black Sea” and remained in the area until 4-5.

There was no confirmation from Washington of planned rollouts or cancellations.

Washington was obliged to notify Ankara at least 15 days before passing warships through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles under the terms of the 1936 Montreux Convention.

The Strait of Bosphorus in the Black Sea – Photo: AFP

The treaty provisions allow foreign warships to stay in the Black Sea for 21 days.

US Navy ships have regularly operated in the region to support Ukraine, which has been fighting against forces in its east since the pro-Moscow leader in Kiev was overthrown in 2014.

Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimea at the same time, setting up a confrontation with the West that continues to this day.

Last week, the announcement of the US warship deployment came amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Kiev due to the reinforcement of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border.

These deployments came amid new clashes between Kiev and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

News on April 14 about the cancellation of the deployment of US warships comes a day after US President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

During that conversation, Biden proposed a summit with Putin in a neutral country and urged Russia to “reduce tensions,” according to the White House.

]]> 1956 Russian defense minister says troops are stationed on Ukraine border as NATO precaution https://en.spress.net/russian-defense-minister-says-troops-are-stationed-on-ukraine-border-as-nato-precaution/ https://en.spress.net/russian-defense-minister-says-troops-are-stationed-on-ukraine-border-as-nato-precaution/#respond Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:03:37 +0000 https://en.spress.net/?p=382 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday said the country’s military was concentrated on the border with Ukraine to be ready to deal with an increased NATO military presence.

Speaking during an unhinged military visit, Minister Shoigu told reporters that the soldiers had met the necessary standards for the current situation.

“The military has shown readiness and ability to fulfill its mission to ensure the country’s military security,” Shoigu said.

The minister said the current drills were Moscow’s response to “the relentless efforts by the U.S. and its NATO allies to strengthen forces close to Russia’s borders.”

Over the past three weeks, Russia has deployed two units and three formations of paratroopers to the Western region in response to “military operations that are threatening Moscow.”

The U.S. and its allies have voiced warnings about increased Russian military presence along the border with Ukraine, and increased violations of the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine.

Years-long conflict in eastern Ukraine has left more than 14,000 people dead. But negotiation efforts have stalled.

NATO chief on Tuesday called russia’s latest deployment the largest concentration of forces on the Ukrainian border since 2014.

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden had expressed concern about Russia’s increased military presence and “called on Moscow to reduce tensions” in Tuesday’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In private meetings with ukraine’s foreign minister, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also strongly supported Ukraine and warned Russia not to push for increased troops along the border.

In response, the Kremlin claimed Russia was free to deploy troops wherever it wanted on its territory. Moscow has also repeatedly accused the Ukrainian military of “provocative actions” along its eastern border.

Amid escalating tensions, the U.S. recently informed Turkey that the two warships would transit through the Bosphorus and reach the Black Sea on April 14-15, then stay there until May 4-5.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov denounced the latest deployment by the US Navy as “publicly provocative,” adding that “American ships have absolutely no reason to be near our shores.”

“They are challenging us,” Mr. Ryabkov said. “Considering itself the Lord of the Sea, the U.S. should recognize that the risk of incidents is very high. We warn the U.S. that they should stay away from Crimea and our Black Sea coast for their own benefit.”

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