Earthquakes could trigger loss of up to 1% of Turkish GDP in 2023, says report

People sit at a camp next to the site of destroyed high-end building, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Antakya, Turkey February 16, 2023. © Maxim Shemetov, Reuters

The February 6 earthquakes that killed more than 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria could result in a loss of up to 1% of the Turkish gross domestic product (GDP), said an economic report published on Thursday. It came amid uncertainties over a possible delay of general elections, set for June, due to the devastating earthquakes. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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