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Half a year after Turkey earthquakes: A timeline

Half a year after Turkey earthquakes: A timeline

Here are the most significant developments since the devastating double-earthquake that struck 10 provinces in February.

8 August 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Caught between two fires: Earthquake-affected refugees

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Caught between two fires: Earthquake-affected refugees

There is more unemployment; they are the scapegoats. There are social problems, and they are pointed the finger at. There are the elections; the debate is against them. The rents are rising; they are on target. The earthquake hits, and again they are made the scapegoat... Migrants, refugees, asylum seekers...

8 August 2023 Nedim Türfent

Asbestos risk six months after the earthquakes

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Asbestos risk six months after the earthquakes

Regulations on disasters and waste management have not been taken into account, not only in Hatay but also in other cities affected by the earthquake, says Ahmet Dursun Kahraman, the Chairperson of the Chamber of Environmental Engineers.

7 August 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Protest continues against expropriations for earthquake reconstruction in Hatay

Protest continues against expropriations for earthquake reconstruction in Hatay

Two neighborhoods were chosen for the reconstruction due to the suitability of the soil, However, earthquake victims oppose the expropriation of their agricultural lands, which constitute their main source of livelihood.

People of Dikmece in quake-hit Hatay are on watch against expropriation of their arable lands

People of Dikmece in quake-hit Hatay are on watch against expropriation of their arable lands

Today is the third day of the watch people of Dikmece are keeping in order to reverse the expropriation decision and to save their arable lands and olive groves.

Courts arrest 351 people over February 6 earthquakes

Courts arrest 351 people over February 6 earthquakes

Proceedings were started in relation to 1757 suspects, 725 of them in Hatay, according to the Minister of Justice.

Robot arms for children who lost their arms in the February 6 earthquakes

Robot arms for children who lost their arms in the February 6 earthquakes

Part of the money collected at the concert held by DasDas, Needs Map, and Zorlu PSM was donated to the Robotel Association and ended up as robot arms for more than fifty children injured in the February 6 earthquakes.

Over five months after Turkey's earthquakes, Hatay still grapples with severe water crisis

Over five months after Turkey's earthquakes, Hatay still grapples with severe water crisis

The recent heatwave has exacerbated the water shortages, and aid comes only when the problem makes headlines, according to local officials and quake survivors.

19 July 2023 Ruken Tuncel

World Bank approves one-billion-dollar financing for Turkey's earthquake reconstruction

World Bank approves one-billion-dollar financing for Turkey's earthquake reconstruction

The project represents the largest financing package provided by the World Bank to Turkey in a single instance.

Parliamentary questions check into the ongoing reconstruction in quake-hit Hatay

Parliamentary questions check into the ongoing reconstruction in quake-hit Hatay

Newly elected opposition MPs directed their first parliamentary questions to the Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change. Questions relate to urgent expropriation decisions, resettlement and reconstruction plans, and doubts about possible discrimination.

Loans to the earthquake-hit zones canceled in a few provinces including Diyarbakır

Loans to the earthquake-hit zones canceled in a few provinces including Diyarbakır

CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu disclosed the cancellation of loans to the province.

Erdoğan vows swift reconstruction in quake-hit cities, urges high support in runoff

Erdoğan vows swift reconstruction in quake-hit cities, urges high support in runoff

Emphasizing that his government is working at full speed, Erdoğan outlined their ambitious goal of constructing 650,000 new homes, with 319,000 expected to be completed within a year.

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Kübra Ünsal and her friends have treated 4,500 cats and dogs in the field clinic.

February 6 earthquakes: Identities of 16 rescued children still unknown

February 6 earthquakes: Identities of 16 rescued children still unknown

The Ministry of Family and Social Services announced that out of 1914 unattended children rescued in February 6 earthquakes, 1808 have been handed over to their families.

Court case against dumping of debris near living areas in quake-hit Hatay

Court case against dumping of debris near living areas in quake-hit Hatay

Since the quakes, environmental groups have been raising concerns that jumping debris near living areas can have serious negative consequences on both the environment and human health.

Children's situation remains dire in the wake of the February 6 earthquakes, says report

Children's situation remains dire in the wake of the February 6 earthquakes, says report

A recent report from the women's organization Ekmek ve Gül highlights a lack of access to basic services as well as prevalent cases of abuse against women and children in the crisis region.

Zeugma Mosaic Museum reopens after earthquakes

Zeugma Mosaic Museum reopens after earthquakes

Other museums in the region will continue to open to visitors, an official has said.

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Law enforcement officers and religious affairs officials reportedly seized the journalists' equipment in February.

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

One of the primary concerns for the local community is the risk of exposure to harmful substances, particularly asbestos, emanating from the debris.

Police detain contractor of Diyarbakır residential complex where 89 died in quakes

Police detain contractor of Diyarbakır residential complex where 89 died in quakes

The contractor has been charged with "killing and injuring multiple people with eventual intent."

'We cut the internet during the earthquake, because...'

'We cut the internet during the earthquake, because...'

The Minister of Transport and Infrastructures joined a TV program and tried to defend the cutting of the internet after the February 6 earthquakes but he was not able to give any reasons.

Solidarity grows with city planners who spoke up after the earthquakes

Solidarity grows with city planners who spoke up after the earthquakes

Chamber of City Planners İstanbul branch joined the Urban Planning Department of İstanbul Technical University in speaking up about the settlements and reconstruction after the February 6 earthquakes while the university branch of the Eğitim-Sen union called for a gathering on campus today.

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

Some six million people are either in temporary shelters or have migrated to regions outside of the earthquake zone following devastating February earthquakes.

Labor Party officials face 'disinformation' charges over earthquake banners

Labor Party officials face 'disinformation' charges over earthquake banners

Two local party officials in Rize face a prison sentence and a ban from politics.

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.

'Sheltering problems, outbreak risk continue in earthquake zone'

'Sheltering problems, outbreak risk continue in earthquake zone'

Failure to meet water and toilet needs and lack of disinfection amid insect density increase the risk of an outbreak in the region, according to the Turkish Medical Association.

About 60,000 refugees returned to Syria after Turkey quakes, says minister

About 60,000 refugees returned to Syria after Turkey quakes, says minister

The defense minister refuted the allegations that there was a new refugee influx from syria to Turkey after the February earthquakes.

Foundation laid during hospital groundbreaking ceremony attended by Erdoğan removed a day later

Foundation laid during hospital groundbreaking ceremony attended by Erdoğan removed a day later

A foundation laid during the groundbreaking ceremony of a new state hospital in the quake-hit province of Hatay was removed a day later. The cement poured during a live television broadcast was not intended for construction.

Education to gradually recommence in four earthquake-affected provinces

Education to gradually recommence in four earthquake-affected provinces

On-location education will recommence in 4 of the 11 affected February 6 earthquake provinces on Monday, Turkey’s Minister of National Education announced.

Contractor of collapsed building indicted for 'killing by gross negligence'

Contractor of collapsed building indicted for 'killing by gross negligence'

The contractor denied any fault, saying that his son also died in the building that collapsed in the February earthquakes.

Court arrests building inspector of Hatay luxury residence that collapsed in earthquake

Court arrests building inspector of Hatay luxury residence that collapsed in earthquake

Nearly 1,000 people lost their lives after Rönesans Rezidans collapsed into rubble in the February quakes.

Ministry: Identities of 42 children surviving the earthquakes yet not known

Ministry: Identities of 42 children surviving the earthquakes yet not known

1915 unattended children were rescued from under the debris and registered after the February 6 earthquakes, 42 of whom could not yet be identified, the Ministry announced.

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