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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

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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

Psychological support in four languages for those in the February 6 earthquake zone

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Psychological support in four languages for those in the February 6 earthquake zone

Mesopotamia Psychologists Initiative is giving psycho-social support in the region hit by the February 6 earthquakes.

10 February 2023

Biggest problem in Göksun is with tents and heating

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Biggest problem in Göksun is with tents and heating

We listen to a woman in an astroturf soccer field turned into an aid station. She is a cardiac patient. She should not stay in the cold. "Just give us a tent and coal. I do not want anything else," she says.

10 February 2023 Hikmet Adal,Ferid Demirel

How to help the animals in the earthquake struck areas?

How to help the animals in the earthquake struck areas?

Several NGOs set up initiatives to help the animals in need.

8 February 2023

LGBTI+ and trans people in Gaziantep avoid assembly areas due to hate speech

LGBTI+ and trans people in Gaziantep avoid assembly areas due to hate speech

LGBTI+ and trans people face discriminatory rhetoric and have difficulty finding safe spaces, Mehmet an LGBTI+ activist in Gaziantep states.

8 February 2023 Evrim Kepenek

'This place seems abandoned to its fate. There is no state or government here'

'This place seems abandoned to its fate. There is no state or government here'

Anger is mounting in Türkiye, with many in the country criticizing that the authorities' response to the Maraş earthquakes is slow and inadequate.

8 February 2023

At least 7,108 deaths in Türkiye, 2,470 in Syria in Maraş earthquakes

At least 7,108 deaths in Türkiye, 2,470 in Syria in Maraş earthquakes

At least 40,910 people are injured, and 8,000 have been pulled under the debris.

8 February 2023

At least 1,444 people died in Syria in Maraş earthquakes

At least 1,444 people died in Syria in Maraş earthquakes

80 buildings collapsed in Cindires and 30 in Afrin.

7 February 2023

Death toll rises to over a thousand in disastrous Maraş earthquakes

Death toll rises to over a thousand in disastrous Maraş earthquakes

At least 1.762 people lost their lives, 12.068 were injured, and 5.606 buildings collapsed.

6 February 2023

How can you help the earthquake struck area?

How can you help the earthquake struck area?

Most needed materials are heaters, sanitary pads, blankets, bedlinen, and hygiene kits. The Red Cresent calls for people to donate blood.

6 February 2023

New 7.6 earthquake in Maraş

New 7.6 earthquake in Maraş

Southeast Türkiye was hit by a second 7.6 earthquake, centered in Elbistan, Maraş, following the first deadly earthquake earlier this morning.

6 February 2023

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits southeastern Türkiye, at least 912 deaths in 10 cities

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits southeastern Türkiye, at least 912 deaths in 10 cities

At least 912 people lost their lives, 5.385 were injured, and 2.470 have been found alive under the rubble of collapsed buildings, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated.

6 February 2023

Three refugee children killed in house fire in southeastern Türkiye

Three refugee children killed in house fire in southeastern Türkiye

The children from Syria are believed to have died of smoke inhalation.

23 January 2023

Demolition of 'world's most ridiculous building' in southern Turkey begins

Demolition of 'world's most ridiculous building' in southern Turkey begins

The Special Provincial Administration Business Center long topped Google's results as the "world's most ridiculous building."

11 January 2022

Minibus carrying agricultural workers rolls over, claiming 1 life, injuring 15 others

Minibus carrying agricultural workers rolls over, claiming 1 life, injuring 15 others

While the fire brigade teams took the wounded agricultural workers out of the minibus following the accident in Maraş province in southern Turkey, the paramedics detected that S.A. died at the scene of the incident.

20 September 2021

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Nikos Hristodulidis, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, has announced that they have applied to the United Nations Security Council regarding the attempts to partially open the Varosha quarter of Famagusta.

Ministry cancels coal-fired plant project in Maraş

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Ministry cancels coal-fired plant project in Maraş

Environmental groups have been opposing to the planned new coal-fired plants in, Maraş one of the provinces with the highest air pollution in Turkey.

17 February 2021

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

“Turkey’s decision to ‘open’ the sealed-off suburb of Varosha undermines prospects of a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem,” says the Members of the European Parliament in a resolution adopted by 631 votes in favour.

27 November 2020

Two towns from Turkey among top five places with highest sulphur dioxide pollution

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Two towns from Turkey among top five places with highest sulphur dioxide pollution

SO2 emissions have been on the rise in the last four years in Turkey and increased by 14 percent in a year, according to the study.

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