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Earthquake-hit municipality faces backlash over shelter removal decision

Earthquake-hit municipality faces backlash over shelter removal decision

A mayor in the southern province of Hatay clarified that an official letter declaring makeshift tents, containers, and prefabricated structures in public spaces illegal is not as strict as it seems.

26 June 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Earthquake victims hit with massive utility bills as invoicing resumes

Earthquake victims hit with massive utility bills as invoicing resumes

After being put on hold until May 31, utility bill payments totaling tens of thousands of liras recommenced in the February 6 earthquake-stricken area, a YSP deputy remarks.

Cat taken out alive after staying 49 days under the rubble

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Cat taken out alive after staying 49 days under the rubble

Han was removed from under the rubble of an 11-story apartment building destroyed by the February 6 earthquakes. Suffering from a broken foot and being severely dehydrated, the cat is currently under treatment.

Education to gradually recommence in four earthquake-affected provinces

Education to gradually recommence in four earthquake-affected provinces

On-location education will recommence in 4 of the 11 affected February 6 earthquake provinces on Monday, Turkey’s Minister of National Education announced.

Urfa's Siverek Castle heavily damaged in earthquakes

Urfa's Siverek Castle heavily damaged in earthquakes

Many historical buildings across the quake-hit region were left damaged in the massive quakes. Siverek's deputy mayor assured that restoration works will soon resume.

Türkiye to hold elections on May 14, Erdoğan reiterates

Türkiye to hold elections on May 14, Erdoğan reiterates

Despite the February 6 earthquakes displacing nearly 2 million people and destroying many public buildings usually used as voting stations, President Erdoğan remains keen on holding the elections on May 14.

'Stadiums belong to people': Football fan groups back earthquake protests

'Stadiums belong to people': Football fan groups back earthquake protests

Sixteen football supporter groups reacted to the uproar after fans of Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş chanted that the government should resign.

Directorate confirms death of three prisoners

Directorate confirms death of three prisoners

Official announcement made by the directorate of prisons states there were attempted jail escapes in both Hatay and Maraş prisons which were stopped. Three prisoners died in Hatay prison while there was no loss of life in Maraş.

9 February 2023