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Minister: Over 227,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye after quakes

Minister: Over 227,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye after quakes

The construction of 13,866 housing units began in the quake-hit region, according to the minister.

Minister: Earthquakes left over 164,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye

Minister: Earthquakes left over 164,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye

The ministry has inspected 1.25 million buildings consisting of 4.5 million independent sections in 11 cities, Kurum has said.

23 February 2023

Minister: 118,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in earthquake zone

Minister: 118,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in earthquake zone

Some 927,000 buildings have been inspected in the earthquake-hit provinces, said Murat Kurum.

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

Türkiye increases emission reduction target

Türkiye increases emission reduction target

The environment minister announced the updated target, but environmental groups say it's a "reduction from the increase."

16 November 2022

Türkiye revokes permission for dismantling of Brazil's aircraft carrier

Türkiye revokes permission for dismantling of Brazil's aircraft carrier

The Ministry of Environment announced it had revoked the permission for the ship's scrapping in Türkiye. Environmental groups say the ship is still being towed to the country. The company that got the contract for the scrapping of the ship expressed its intentions to fulfill the contract.

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

This is why Turkey often experiences the consequences such as wildfires, floods, and drought along with global warming, according to Minister Kurum.

Work starts to demolish Atatürk Airport runways, opposition claims İstanbul Airport to be sold

Work starts to demolish Atatürk Airport runways, opposition claims İstanbul Airport to be sold

The opposition claims the government wants to sell İstanbul Airport to investors from Gulf countries, who don't want a second airport on the city's European side.

Turkey to gather a climate change council at the start of next year

Turkey to gather a climate change council at the start of next year

Climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a development and national security issue, Minister Kurum has said.

Reporter prevented from filming minister in fire-hit town

Reporter prevented from filming minister in fire-hit town

"Even if you are a journalist, you can't film a video here," Minister Kurum told a reporter for daily BirGün.

Turkey’s housing agency TOKİ faces over 5 thousand court cases in 5 years

Turkey’s housing agency TOKİ faces over 5 thousand court cases in 5 years

Minister of Environment and Urbanization Kurum has answered the Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP MP Gürer: 5 thousand 45 lawsuits have been filed against the Ministry’s Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) in the last 5 years.

‘Air quality data on İzmir’s industrial sites not shared for 5 years’

CHP MP BAKAN

‘Air quality data on İzmir’s industrial sites not shared for 5 years’

Protesting the failure to announce the data on İzmir’s air quality, CHP MP Bakan has said, “If the air quality is measured 24/7, why has this data not been shared for 5 years? Then, it means that you are hiding something.”

Vacuuming up sea snot is 'like sweeping up the sand on the beach'

Vacuuming up sea snot is 'like sweeping up the sand on the beach'

Some 392 cubic meters of "sea snot" has been collected from the Sea of Marmara as part of an action plan to tackle the problem, according to the ministry.

Sea snot problem in Marmara: Mobilization begins

Sea snot problem in Marmara: Mobilization begins

Announcing that they have launched the sea cleaning mobilization against mucilage in the Sea of Marmara, Minister of Environment and Urbanization Kurum has said that they will declare the entire sea a ‘Protected Area’ until the end of 2021.

Ministry unveils action plan to tackle the sea snot problem in Marmara

Ministry unveils action plan to tackle the sea snot problem in Marmara

Minister of Environment and Urbanization Murat Kurum examined the sea cleaning efforts in the Sea of Marmara amid the ongoing mucilage problem. The Ministry has unveiled a 22-point action plan to clear the sea from the sea snot.

Ministry, municipalities to meet on 'sea snot' problem in Marmara

Ministry, municipalities to meet on 'sea snot' problem in Marmara

Thick layers of mucilage have been observed both on the surface and the bottom of the Sea of Marmara in Turkey's northwest.

Air pollution data for İzmir's industrialized areas not made public for five years

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Air pollution data for İzmir's industrialized areas not made public for five years

An opposition MP has called on the ministry to fulfill its responsibilities and release the data for the relevant areas.

Canal İstanbul zoning plans approved, made public by ministry

Canal İstanbul zoning plans approved, made public by ministry

"We will rapidly take steps to enrich our country and sacred city with Kanal Istanbul," Minister Kurum has said.

Death toll rises to 115 in İzmir earthquake

Death toll rises to 115 in İzmir earthquake

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that the death toll has increased to 115 in the İzmir earthquake. 23 citizens are reportedly still in treatment.

9 November 2020

Minister blames climate change for floods near dam construction site

Minister blames climate change for floods near dam construction site

Environmental defenders say the increase in floods in the Black Sea region is caused by the change in the land structure because of roads, dams and hydroelectric power plants.

Minister of Environment: 5 Thermal Plants Entirely Closed

Minister of Environment: 5 Thermal Plants Entirely Closed

Minister Kurum has announced that five thermal plants have been completely and one thermal plant has been partially closed, adding that so long as they do not complete the necessary environmental investments, they cannot start operating again.

Lake Wiped off the Map by Treasure Hunters to be Declared Natural Protected Area

Lake Wiped off the Map by Treasure Hunters to be Declared Natural Protected Area

Minister of Environment and Urbanization Kurum has announced that the 12,000-year-old Dipsiz (Fathomless) Lake, which has been wiped off the map by treasure hunters, will be filled with water again and declared as a protected area.

19 November 2019