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Problems of İzmir earthquake victims on Parliamentary agenda

Problems of İzmir earthquake victims on Parliamentary agenda

HDP's Hatimoğulları has raised concerns that though it has been 9 months since an earthquake hit İzmir, no progress has been made in binding up the wounds. She has addressed a Parliamentary question to the Minister of Environment and Urbanization.

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

117 PEOPLE DIED

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

As part of an investigation into the earthquake that claimed the lives of 117 people in İzmir, warrants have been issued against 22 people based on a new expert report. The prosecutor has also requested permission to investigate 17 public officials

COVID-19 in İzmir: ‘Current situation overburdens our healthcare system’

IN THE WAKE OF EARTHQUAKE

COVID-19 in İzmir: ‘Current situation overburdens our healthcare system’

In a statement by the İzmir Medical Chamber, it is noted that “according to official authorities, İzmir witnessed twice as many coronavirus cases on the 10th day after the earthquake compared to October 30, when the earthquake happened.”

18 November 2020

Main opposition CHP is ‘buried under rubble in İzmir earthquake,’ says Erdoğan

Main opposition CHP is ‘buried under rubble in İzmir earthquake,’ says Erdoğan

Speaking in Kocaeli province yesterday, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan held main opposition CHP accountable for the İzmir earthquake that claimed the lives of 115 people: “You are the responsible party, you are responsible for these disasters.”

9 November 2020

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

'Ministry prevented psychologists' voluntary support for earthquake survivors'

İZMİR EARTHQUAKE

'Ministry prevented psychologists' voluntary support for earthquake survivors'

Women's groups are offering voluntary support for the people who have been affected by the major earthquake in western Turkey.

6 November 2020 Evrim Kepenek

İzmir earthquake: Seven contractors, engineers detained over collapsed buildings

İzmir earthquake: Seven contractors, engineers detained over collapsed buildings

The suspects have argued that the buildings were built under regulations at the time of construction.

6 November 2020

Nearly seven million housing units in Turkey awaiting renewal for earthquake, says Erdoğan

Nearly seven million housing units in Turkey awaiting renewal for earthquake, says Erdoğan

The country currently has 1,000 container units in stock and is using those in İzmir to temporarily house victims of last week's quake, the president has said.

5 November 2020

Fourteen cats in treatment after being rescued from rubble in İzmir earthquake

Fourteen cats in treatment after being rescued from rubble in İzmir earthquake

Many people have applied to adopt the cats, according to a municipal veterinarian.

5 November 2020

Disaster agency announces the end of search and rescue operations after İzmir earthquake

Disaster agency announces the end of search and rescue operations after İzmir earthquake

More than 100 people have been rescued during the efforts by government agencies and NGOs.

4 November 2020

Turkey reintroduces some Covid-19 measures amid increase in cases

Turkey reintroduces some Covid-19 measures amid increase in cases

Hairdressers, wedding halls, swimming pools, astroturfs, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, and similar places will close at 10 p.m., the President has announced.

4 November 2020

Five parties agree to form an earthquake investigation committee

Five parties agree to form an earthquake investigation committee

Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in İzmir, all five parties that have a parliamentary group have agreed for a three-month investigation.

4 November 2020

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 114

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 114

As many as 137 victims are still receiving treatment while 898 have been discharged from hospitals, according to the AFAD.

4 November 2020

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli wishes people 'didn't prefer to live in risky buildings'

İZMİR EARTHQUAKE

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli wishes people 'didn't prefer to live in risky buildings'

"We should be prepared for a possible earthquake in İstanbul," the MHP Chair has said.

3 November 2020

İzmir earthquake: Another three-year-old pulled out of rubble

İzmir earthquake: Another three-year-old pulled out of rubble

The child had been stranded under the debris for 91 hours.

3 November 2020

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 91, three-year-old rescued after 65 hours

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 91, three-year-old rescued after 65 hours

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority has announced that 962 people were injured, with 743 of them discharged from hospitals and 219 people still under treatment.

2 November 2020

Death toll rises to 79 in İzmir earthquake

Death toll rises to 79 in İzmir earthquake

Some 1,120 aftershocks have hit the area since Friday and 43 of them were above magnitude 4.

2 November 2020