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Problems of İzmir earthquake victims on Parliamentary agenda

Problems of İzmir earthquake victims on Parliamentary agenda

HDP's Hatimoğulları has raised concerns that though it has been 9 months since an earthquake hit İzmir, no progress has been made in binding up the wounds. She has addressed a Parliamentary question to the Minister of Environment and Urbanization.

Fires will be Erdoğan’s ‘Gölcük Earthquake’

IRVIN CEMİL SCHICK WRITES

Fires will be Erdoğan’s ‘Gölcük Earthquake’

In addition to losses of life and property, the earthquake in 1999 had a political consequence as well: It showed the incapability of the government and state, serving as a harbinger of the regime change 3 years later. I think fires will have a similar effect.

6 August 2021 İrvin Cemil Schick

Successive earthquakes in the Aegean Sea

Successive earthquakes in the Aegean Sea

According to Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory, four successive earthquakes shook the Aegean Sea off the coast of İzmir province. The highest magnitude measured by the Observatory was 5.2.

1 February 2021

Survey: 80 percent of people not prepared for earthquake in İstanbul

Survey: 80 percent of people not prepared for earthquake in İstanbul

An earthquake with a magnitude of at least 7.0 in Turkey's largest city is expected imminently.

30 December 2020

İstanbulites 'hesitate' getting their buildings tested for earthquake safety

MAYOR İMAMOĞLU

İstanbulites 'hesitate' getting their buildings tested for earthquake safety

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or higher is thought to be imminent in the metropolis.

29 December 2020

Chamber of engineers calls for mobilization against earthquake

MAGNITUDE 5.3 EARTHQUAKE IN ELAZIĞ

Chamber of engineers calls for mobilization against earthquake

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ yesterday morning. Releasing a statement regarding the issue, the Chamber of Civil Engineers has said, “Stop acting as if measures were taken; we have already lost so much time.”

28 December 2020

Major problems of the city according to İstanbulites: Earthquake, economy, transport

İMM STATISTICAL OFFICE

Major problems of the city according to İstanbulites: Earthquake, economy, transport

The İstanbul Statistical Office has published its second “İstanbul Barometer.” The results of the survey show that a possible earthquake, economic problems and transportation are the major problems of the city according to citizens.

7 December 2020

Nearly 40 percent of İstanbulites say they wouldn't move from unsound buildings

EARTHQUAKE SURVEY

Nearly 40 percent of İstanbulites say they wouldn't move from unsound buildings

Only 28 percent of the participants said that they had an earthquake emergency kit, according to a survey by the municipality.

13 November 2020

Death toll rises to 115 in İzmir earthquake

Death toll rises to 115 in İzmir earthquake

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that the death toll has increased to 115 in the İzmir earthquake. 23 citizens are reportedly still in treatment.

9 November 2020

İzmir earthquake: Seven contractors, engineers detained over collapsed buildings

İzmir earthquake: Seven contractors, engineers detained over collapsed buildings

The suspects have argued that the buildings were built under regulations at the time of construction.

6 November 2020

Nearly seven million housing units in Turkey awaiting renewal for earthquake, says Erdoğan

Nearly seven million housing units in Turkey awaiting renewal for earthquake, says Erdoğan

The country currently has 1,000 container units in stock and is using those in İzmir to temporarily house victims of last week's quake, the president has said.

5 November 2020

İstanbul Mayor discharged from hospital after Covid-19 treatment

İstanbul Mayor discharged from hospital after Covid-19 treatment

İmamoğlu has said that he will visit earthquake-hit İzmir after finishing his home quarantine.

2 November 2020

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 91, three-year-old rescued after 65 hours

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 91, three-year-old rescued after 65 hours

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority has announced that 962 people were injured, with 743 of them discharged from hospitals and 219 people still under treatment.

2 November 2020

Death toll rises to 79 in İzmir earthquake

Death toll rises to 79 in İzmir earthquake

Some 1,120 aftershocks have hit the area since Friday and 43 of them were above magnitude 4.

2 November 2020

Strong earthquake hits İzmir province

Strong earthquake hits İzmir province

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Aegean province of İzmir at 2.51 p.m. today (October 30). As of 9.45 a.m. on October 31, 25 people have lost their lives and 804 people have been wounded in the earthquake.

30 October 2020

4.2-magnitude earthquake in Marmara Sea

4.2-magnitude earthquake in Marmara Sea

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.83 kilometers to the surface of Marmara Sea.

24 September 2020

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Niğde

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Niğde

While no casualties have been reported so far, some buildings have been damaged.

21 September 2020

Mayor says earthquakes 'greatest threat to İstanbul,' calls government for cooperation

Mayor says earthquakes 'greatest threat to İstanbul,' calls government for cooperation

İmamoğlu has introduced two "earthquake parks" which will be used as a cultural center and will be turned into a shelter in case of an earthquake.

Turkey 'forgot earthquakes after the pandemic started'

PROF. DR. HALUK ÖZENER

Turkey 'forgot earthquakes after the pandemic started'

Kandilli Observatory has warned on the 21st anniversary of the 1999 İzmit earthquake that seismicity is very high in the fault line in the Sea of Marmara.

18 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

The ones who lost their lives in Gölcük Earthquake commemorated

The ones who lost their lives in Gölcük Earthquake commemorated

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the Gölcük earthquake. The ones who lost their lives on August 17, 1999 have been commemorated in the provinces of Kocaeli, Yalova and Sakarya, which were affected by the earthquake most.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits eastern province of Malatya

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits eastern province of Malatya

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has said that no damage had been reported so far from the provincial governor's office.

Manisa shaked by 5.5-magnitude earthquake

Manisa shaked by 5.5-magnitude earthquake

No damage has been reported after the earthquake, the Interior Minister has stated.

Moderate earthquake hits eastern Van province

Moderate earthquake hits eastern Van province

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s eastern province of Van. While 5 people have been wounded according to initial reports, the earthquake has also caused damages in some houses in Gürpınar district.

Two moderate earthquakes hit Bingöl province in 2 days, claim one life

Two moderate earthquakes hit Bingöl province in 2 days, claim one life

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Bingöl in early morning hours today. Bingöl was also hit by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake yesterday, which claimed the life of one person.

Nine People Die in Eastern Turkey After Earthquake in Iran

Nine People Die in Eastern Turkey After Earthquake in Iran

Hundreds of houses and barns have been destroyed as a result of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Iran's Khoy city.

24 February 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey will Never Recognize Trump's Palestine Plan

Erdoğan: Turkey will Never Recognize Trump's Palestine Plan

"Leaving Jerusalem entirely in Israel's bloody claws will be the greatest evil for all humanity," the President has remarked.

31 January 2020

CHP, HDP Proposed to Set up Earthquake Commissions, Motions Rejected by AKP, MHP

CHP, HDP Proposed to Set up Earthquake Commissions, Motions Rejected by AKP, MHP

Main opposition CHP and HDP proposed motions to set up commissions to investigate the precautions to be taken before and after earthquakes. The motions of both parties have been rejected by the ruling AKP and MHP.

29 January 2020

İstanbul Municipality Announces Earthquake Assembly Areas

İstanbul Municipality Announces Earthquake Assembly Areas

The municipality has announced the "assembly areas" and "temporary sheltering areas" for the 39 districts of the city.

28 January 2020

AFAD: Last Body Recovered from Under Debris

AFAD: Last Body Recovered from Under Debris

The death toll of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in the eastern Elazığ province has risen to 41.

27 January 2020

Elazığ Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 40, Dozens Investigated Due to Social Media Posts

Elazığ Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 40, Dozens Investigated Due to Social Media Posts

Forty-five people have been rescued from the debris after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that left 76 of buildings demolished and 645 buildings seriously damaged.

27 January 2020

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Eastern Province of Elazığ

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Eastern Province of Elazığ

As of 4 p.m. today, 22 people have lost their lives and 1,243 people have been wounded in the earthquake that hit the district of Sivrice in Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ on January 24. 42 people have been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings.

25 January 2020

212 Aftershocks Following 5.4-Magnitude Manisa Earthquake

212 Aftershocks Following 5.4-Magnitude Manisa Earthquake

In a statement released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), as of 9.25 a.m. local time in Turkey, Manisa has been hit by 212 aftershocks following the 5.4-magnitude earthquake and Ankara by 10 aftershocks.

23 January 2020

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