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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.

KFC withdraws from Turkey's quake-hit regions, forces employees to resign

KFC withdraws from Turkey's quake-hit regions, forces employees to resign

"They will be dragged into a second disaster by being deprived of their income. This decision is genuinely sentencing the survivors to death by hunger. It is like pronouncing them to a second death," says a trade union leader.

31 March 2023 Hikmet Adal

'All obstacles should be removed for the earthquake victims to use their right to vote'

'All obstacles should be removed for the earthquake victims to use their right to vote'

February 6 earthquakes affected around nine million registered voters in 11 provinces in Turkey and displaced nearly two million people. Only 345,977 people changed their addresses in order to be able to cast their votes in their resettled districts.

Erdoğan once again asks for people's 'forgiveness' over earthquakes

Erdoğan once again asks for people's 'forgiveness' over earthquakes

The president addressed a crowd in Hatay, a heavily hit province by the earthquakes.

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

In a search of the suspected officer's home, the police found power generators, tents and other materials.

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.

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.

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."

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

Türkiye's oldest university hospital halting services due to earthquake safety concerns

Türkiye's oldest university hospital halting services due to earthquake safety concerns

The move will affect about 4,500 students, with most of the services at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine being stopped.

27 February 2023

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

Drone catches destruction of buildings in Malatya during February 6 quake

Drone catches destruction of buildings in Malatya during February 6 quake

The drone belonging to the municipality was flying for damage assessment purposes when the second quake hit the region.

24 February 2023

Thousands of İstanbulites request earthquake inspection after Maraş quakes, says official

Thousands of İstanbulites request earthquake inspection after Maraş quakes, says official

The devastating earthquakes on February 6 revived the fears of an anticipated powerful earthquake in the metropolis.

24 February 2023

Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Türkiye's Hatay

Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Türkiye's Hatay

On Tuesday, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the southern city that suffered massive devastation after the powerful quakes in Maraş.

23 February 2023

US, Germany express support for Türkiye after earthquakes

US, Germany express support for Türkiye after earthquakes

Germany's president released a statement in Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic to mark the second week of the massive February 6 earthquakes.

21 February 2023

Doctors file complaint over state hospital collapsed in quake

Doctors file complaint over state hospital collapsed in quake

Seventy people were killed when the hospital collapsed after the February 6 earthquakes.

21 February 2023

Death toll in Hatay earthquake rises to six

Death toll in Hatay earthquake rises to six

Two earthquakes hit the southern city late yesterday, two weeks after the devastating Maraş earthquakes.

21 February 2023

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake kills three in southern Türkiye

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake kills three in southern Türkiye

The earthquake in Hatay, which was already in ruins after the major earthquakes two weeks ago, was followed by a second one with a magnitude of 5.8.

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

Investigation into BabalaTV's 'the dam wall is cracked' post

Investigation into BabalaTV's 'the dam wall is cracked' post

An investigation has been launched against Youtuber Oğuzhan Uğur and others responsible at BabalaTV for spreading disinformation.

13 February 2023

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

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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

Rescued alive 80 hours after the quake

Rescued alive 80 hours after the quake

People were rescued alive 79 and 80 hours after the earthquake in Maraş, Hatay, and Malatya. Rescue efforts continue in eight cities.

9 February 2023

Soldiers suppress riot in Hatay prison: Three prisoners killed

Soldiers suppress riot in Hatay prison: Three prisoners killed

The killing of three prisoners during the “riot” was confirmed.

8 February 2023

Police detain journalists taking pictures in earthquake-hit Urfa

Police detain journalists taking pictures in earthquake-hit Urfa

The two correspondents were taken into custody on grounds that they did not have press cards given by the Communication Presidency.

8 February 2023

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

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