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Discrimination allegations against Alevi minority following earthquakes on parliamentary agenda

Discrimination allegations against Alevi minority following earthquakes on parliamentary agenda

Post-earthquake reconstruction efforts have overlooked Alevi villages in Maraş, in addition to other problems, according to a local religious association.

Media chief claims Turkey is the country most at risk of disinformation

Media chief claims Turkey is the country most at risk of disinformation

Fake news and false information have been hazardous and prevalent since the February 6 earthquakes, Turkey's Communications Director, Fahrettin Altun, addressed in a video message.

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.

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

The claims spread on social media have been confirmed by the Lawyers for Freedom Association.

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.

Renowned geologist Ahmet Ercan detained over earthquake comments

Renowned geologist Ahmet Ercan detained over earthquake comments

The professor was detained for "provoking the public into hatred and hostility" over a social media post. He was released after spending the night at the police headquarters.

Türkiye earthquake toll exceeds 41,000

Türkiye earthquake toll exceeds 41,000

Search and rescue operations have been concluded in eight provinces other than Maraş and Hatay, the two hardest hit ones.

20 February 2023

February 6 earthquakes: 50,576 buildings need to be destroyed

February 6 earthquakes: 50,576 buildings need to be destroyed

After the inspection of 387,346 buildings, 279,655 were assessed as slightly damaged or undamaged.

15 February 2023

'I took basic needs such as rice, tomatoes, and potatoes'

'I took basic needs such as rice, tomatoes, and potatoes'

Sabri Güreşçi, who claims that he was severely tortured after being taken into custody on charges of theft, was released from the police station. His brother died after being beaten at the police station.

15 February 2023 Ayça Söylemez

President Erdoğan promises monetary compensation and rapid rebuilding efforts

President Erdoğan promises monetary compensation and rapid rebuilding efforts

Relatives of people deceased in the February 6 earthquake will receive 100 thousand lira, and housing issues will be solved within this year, Türkiye's head of state pledges.

15 February 2023

February 6 earthquakes reinvoke fears about İstanbul's potential 'big one'

February 6 earthquakes reinvoke fears about İstanbul's potential 'big one'

In the aftermath of the disastrous February 6 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, concerns are running high about the "big one," a devastating earthquake that could strike İstanbul at any time.

15 February 2023 Wouter Massink

Earthquake victims in Diyarbakır unable to obtain basic needs

Earthquake victims in Diyarbakır unable to obtain basic needs

Women have difficulty finding hygienic toilets and taking care of their children. One woman who gave birth in a tent struggles to obtain medicine.

14 February 2023 Norşin Öncel