February 6 earthquakes

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Separate investigation into collapse of hotel where child athletes died

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Separate investigation into collapse of hotel where child athletes died

The investigation into the hotel in Adıyaman that collapsed in the February 6 earthquakes where 35 people died will be conducted separately; no confidentiality order was issued on the investigation.

More arrests related to February 6 earthquakes

More arrests related to February 6 earthquakes

Fifteen more people have been arrested since yesterday's update.

'Thousands of animals left to die in earthquake regions'

'Thousands of animals left to die in earthquake regions'

A bar official has said volunteers' efforts for animals are not sufficient, urging the authorities to take action.

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Most of the children who were left without care after the earthquakes have been handed over to their families while some are still in hospitals or care centers.

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

The police did not allow the demonstration and prevented some journalists from taking footage during the incidents.

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 203

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 203

The investigations into the collapsed buildings and incidents of theft after the quakes continue.

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Hundreds of thousands of students have returned to school in three provinces that were relatively less affected by the massive earthquakes.

Dog rescued from rubble in Türkiye's Hatay 23 days after quakes

Dog rescued from rubble in Türkiye's Hatay 23 days after quakes

The dog named Alex has been taken under treatment.

Akşener to Erdoğan: 'You cannot receive forgiveness'

Akşener to Erdoğan: 'You cannot receive forgiveness'

The opposition leader addressed the parliamentary group of her party and slammed the President in relation to the February 6 earthquakes, the Sinan Ateş murder, and the Red Crescent issues.

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

The selling of the tents violated the principles of the Red Crescent and human rights law, the TTB argued.

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Over 11,000 aftershocks followed the February 6 earthquakes, according to the country's disaster management agency.

MHP's Bahçeli rebukes earthquake survivors in Maraş

MHP's Bahçeli rebukes earthquake survivors in Maraş

The government ally accused the crowd of "sabotaging Mr. President's visit."

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fans of the club protested the government during the last game in their home turf. The club said the decision was "unacceptable."

Death toll from Malatya aftershock rises to two

Death toll from Malatya aftershock rises to two

Some 140 people were injured in the aftershock and 12 were in serious condition, said the AFAD.

28 February 2023

How did the Red Crescent turn into Red Crescent Inc.?

How did the Red Crescent turn into Red Crescent Inc.?

The spoils system in the institution that has ten affiliated companies and a huge budget is not limited to political links, but also involves family relations.

28 February 2023

World Bank: Earthquake damage in Türkiye estimated to exceed $34 billion

World Bank: Earthquake damage in Türkiye estimated to exceed $34 billion

The rapid damage assessment report after the February 6 earthquakes also acknowledges that recovery and reconstruction costs will be much larger, potentially twice as large.

28 February 2023

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Higher education will continue online, with earthquake survivors placed in university dormitories.

28 February 2023

U-turn from head of Red Crescent about sale of tents during earthquake

U-turn from head of Red Crescent about sale of tents during earthquake

Kerem Kınık who stood behind the sale of 2 thousand 50 tents to the AHBAB charity organization for 2.4 million dollars before, yesterday said that the sale was made without his knowledge and that he would have instructed differently if he had been asked.

28 February 2023

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Foreign countries have sent more than 130,000 tents and over 29,000 power generators to Türkiye since February 6, according to the Foreign Ministry.

27 February 2023

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Politicians from the ruling bloc canceled their club memberships. The football team of President Erdoğan's hometown, Rize, described the protests as "cries of septic rats."

27 February 2023

Police beat earthquake survivor outside of his house, accusing him of theft

Police beat earthquake survivor outside of his house, accusing him of theft

A man who is on trial for theft wanted to check out the damage in his building in Hatay after the massive earthquakes. Checking his criminal record, the police implicated and beat him.

27 February 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Police prevent feminist activists from distributing aid in Hatay

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Police prevent feminist activists from distributing aid in Hatay

"They seized women's phones by showing their weapons and threatening them. They also asked them to delete footage they had taken," said an activist.

27 February 2023 Evrim Kepenek

One killed, 69 injured in magnitude 5.6 earthquake in eastern Türkiye

One killed, 69 injured in magnitude 5.6 earthquake in eastern Türkiye

Malatya is one of the 11 provinces affected by the massive double earthquake on February 6.

27 February 2023

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

One of the most popular websites in Türkiye, Ekşi Sözlük was banned after the earthquakes. The reason for the ban is still not clear.

27 February 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

'Red Crescent sells not only tents but also food to charity'

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'Red Crescent sells not only tents but also food to charity'

In response to criticism, Haluk Levent, a singer who leads the AHBAP group, said the country's disaster management agency also pays Red Crescent for tents.

27 February 2023

Refugee child goes missing after being rescued from rubble

Refugee child goes missing after being rescued from rubble

Hatice Al Husso, a 15-year-old girl, has not been heard from since she was hospitalized.

27 February 2023

Türkiye arrests 184 people over earthquakes, including AKP mayor

Türkiye arrests 184 people over earthquakes, including AKP mayor

Legal action has been initiated against 612 suspects so far, the justice minister has said.

27 February 2023

Erdoğan ally calls for football matches without fans after earthquake protests

Erdoğan ally calls for football matches without fans after earthquake protests

After protests during Fenerbahçe's match, Beşiktaş supporters also protested against the government during last night's game. MHP leader Bahçeli canceled his club membership while the interior minister threatened the fans.

27 February 2023

Pharmacists also announce that Red Crescent sold them the tents they needed after the quakes

Pharmacists also announce that Red Crescent sold them the tents they needed after the quakes

The chairperson of the Turkish Pharmacists' Association informed that they purchased from the Red Crescent five tents they needed to distribute free medicine to quake victims and that they paid 140 thousand lira for each.

27 February 2023

Türkiye's earthquake death toll exceeds 44,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll exceeds 44,000

The powerful double earthquake left over 160,000 buildings destroyed or severely damaged and two million people displaced.

26 February 2023

Revealed: Türkiye's Red Crescent sold tents to singer's charity

Revealed: Türkiye's Red Crescent sold tents to singer's charity

Both the Red Crescent and the AHBAP association admitted the sale after a journalist's report. An opposition MP has brought the issue to the parliamentary agenda, accusing the government of turning the Red Crescent into a "business."

26 February 2023

Erdoğan government protested during first top-tier football game after earthquakes

Erdoğan government protested during first top-tier football game after earthquakes

Supporters at Fenerbahçe's home turf called on the government to resign throughout the match. The broadcaster turned down the volume during the chants against the government.

26 February 2023

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