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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's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Over 11,000 aftershocks followed the February 6 earthquakes, according to the country's disaster management agency.

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."

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fans of the club protested the government during the last game in their home turf. The club said the decision was "unacceptable."

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

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Union of bars files case against switch to remote education due to earthquakes

Higher education will continue online, with earthquake survivors placed in university dormitories.

28 February 2023

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Foreign countries have sent more than 130,000 tents and over 29,000 power generators to Türkiye since February 6, according to the Foreign Ministry.

27 February 2023

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Politicians from the ruling bloc canceled their club memberships. The football team of President Erdoğan's hometown, Rize, described the protests as "cries of septic rats."

27 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 beat earthquake survivor outside of his house, accusing him of theft

Police beat earthquake survivor outside of his house, accusing him of theft

A man who is on trial for theft wanted to check out the damage in his building in Hatay after the massive earthquakes. Checking his criminal record, the police implicated and beat him.

27 February 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Police prevent feminist activists from distributing aid in Hatay

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

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

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

One of the most popular websites in Türkiye, Ekşi Sözlük was banned after the earthquakes. The reason for the ban is still not clear.

27 February 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

'Red Crescent sells not only tents but also food to charity'

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

'Red Crescent sells not only tents but also food to charity'

In response to criticism, Haluk Levent, a singer who leads the AHBAP group, said the country's disaster management agency also pays Red Crescent for tents.

27 February 2023

Refugee child goes missing after being rescued from rubble

Refugee child goes missing after being rescued from rubble

Hatice Al Husso, a 15-year-old girl, has not been heard from since she was hospitalized.

27 February 2023

Türkiye arrests 184 people over earthquakes, including AKP mayor

Türkiye arrests 184 people over earthquakes, including AKP mayor

Legal action has been initiated against 612 suspects so far, the justice minister has said.

27 February 2023

Erdoğan ally calls for football matches without fans after earthquake protests

Erdoğan ally calls for football matches without fans after earthquake protests

After protests during Fenerbahçe's match, Beşiktaş supporters also protested against the government during last night's game. MHP leader Bahçeli canceled his club membership while the interior minister threatened the fans.

27 February 2023

Türkiye's earthquake death toll exceeds 44,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll exceeds 44,000

The powerful double earthquake left over 160,000 buildings destroyed or severely damaged and two million people displaced.

26 February 2023

Revealed: Türkiye's Red Crescent sold tents to singer's charity

Revealed: Türkiye's Red Crescent sold tents to singer's charity

Both the Red Crescent and the AHBAP association admitted the sale after a journalist's report. An opposition MP has brought the issue to the parliamentary agenda, accusing the government of turning the Red Crescent into a "business."

26 February 2023

Erdoğan government protested during first top-tier football game after earthquakes

Erdoğan government protested during first top-tier football game after earthquakes

Supporters at Fenerbahçe's home turf called on the government to resign throughout the match. The broadcaster turned down the volume during the chants against the government.

26 February 2023

Court blocks access to lawyer's tweet about man's killing in detention following earthquakes

Court blocks access to lawyer's tweet about man's killing in detention following earthquakes

One of the two brothers who were detained on suspicion of theft following the February 6 earthquakes was killed after allegedly being tortured.

24 February 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Justified ruling in ÇHD case: Prison sentence for wearing cap with red star

PROGRESSIVE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Justified ruling in ÇHD case: Prison sentence for wearing cap with red star

The lawyers who stood trial in the ÇHD cases were sentenced to a total of 233 years and 9 months in prison on "terror" charges.

24 February 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Türkiye willing to hold elections in May despite earthquakes, says Erdoğan spokesperson

Türkiye willing to hold elections in May despite earthquakes, says Erdoğan spokesperson

While admitting that the displacement of nearly two million people would bring logistical challenges, Kalın said "there is a tendency to hold the elections on May 14" as planned.

24 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

Turkish Medical Association raises public health concerns in quake-hit region

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Turkish Medical Association raises public health concerns in quake-hit region

Poor sheltering conditions and insufficient access to drinking water and sanitation exacerbate public health problems, with several types of diseases frequently seen, the association has warned.

24 February 2023

NATO talks with Türkiye to resume in March, says Sweden's PM

NATO talks with Türkiye to resume in March, says Sweden's PM

The talks had stalled after Quran-burning incidents in Sweden. Türkiye's FM recently said the negotiations would resume as "Sweden gave some positive messages."

24 February 2023

Report: No preparations in advance, insufficient rescue efforts in first 48 hours in Hatay

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Report: No preparations in advance, insufficient rescue efforts in first 48 hours in Hatay

The "Hatay report" was prepared by the Association of Public Health Experts to identify the level of preparation before and response after the quakes in this city with the highest death toll and destruction in the February 6 earthquakes.

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

Türkiye detains 138 people over social media posts about earthquakes

Türkiye detains 138 people over social media posts about earthquakes

The charges against the social media users have not been disclosed.

23 February 2023

Halk TV reporter attacked during live earthquake coverage

Halk TV reporter attacked during live earthquake coverage

A person with a hammer threatened a Halk TV reporter, defending the government's efforts following the devastating earthquakes.

23 February 2023

Türkiye's Central Bank cuts policy rate by 50 basis points

Türkiye's Central Bank cuts policy rate by 50 basis points

The bank has said it lowered the rates to support the recovery in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.

23 February 2023