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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir

According to the statement of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was 56.18 kilometers from Urla district, with a depth of 3.97 kilometers. A 4.3-magnitude aftershock was measured 9 minutes later.

30 November 2021

6,383 violations of rights reported in Turkey’s Aegean region in 4 months

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

6,383 violations of rights reported in Turkey’s Aegean region in 4 months

Sharing the findings of their report, Human Rights Association (İHD) İzmir Branch Chair İncin has raised concerns that the number of violations of rights targeting women has increased after Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention.

22 September 2021

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

‘Turkey is determined to protect its rights and interests’

NSC STATEMENT

‘Turkey is determined to protect its rights and interests’

The statement released after the National Security Council meeting has indicated that “the impacts on our country of the political, military, economic and social developments that took place in the world and in our region in 2020 were thoroughly evaluated.”

29 January 2021

Boat Sinks in Aegean Sea, 6 People Lose Their Lives

Boat Sinks in Aegean Sea, 6 People Lose Their Lives

An inflatable boat with 16 people on board have capsized on its way from Ayvalık in Balıkesir to the Lesbos Island in Greece. Six people, three of whom were babies, have lost their lives, one person has gone missing and nine people have been rescued.

‘Gathering for Peace’ To Bring Together Two Sides of Aegean

‘Gathering for Peace’ To Bring Together Two Sides of Aegean

Bringing two sides of Aegean together, Gathering for Peace starts today. To be organized from July 13 to July 15, the program will be realized at Greece’s Leros Island.