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Turkish Migration Department Denies Transferring 600,000 Syrians to Istanbul

The Turkish Migration Management denied allegations that 600,000 Syrians were transferred from earthquake-stricken regions in the country’s south, east and southeast to Istanbul. It also denied that the cost of their transport was covered by official authorities, while Turkish citizens had to pay for public transportation.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Keely Hodgkinson qualifies for 800m semi-finals in Istanbul

Hodgkinson, who turns 21 on Friday, won her heat.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh's Jane Park updates fans as she wakes up from surgery

The social media influencer underwent surgery at a certified plastic surgeon clinic in Istanbul, called Trio Clinic - and fans sent their support after she reassured them she was okay.

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Keely Hodgkinson says it took time to adjust after European Indoor breakthrough

The European Indoor Championships start on Thursday in Istanbul.

The Independent UK

Türkiye's Quakes Revive Concern for Northwestern Industrial Hub

Earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye that destroyed cities and killed 44,000 people have prompted authorities to look again at how the quake-prone nation might cope with a similar tremor in Türkiye's densely populated, northwestern industrial heartland. Istanbul, Türkiye's biggest city with a population of 16 million and the country's commercial engine,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Is it sensible, safe or even good taste to visit Turkey now?’ A local guide offers advice

A tour leader finds that, beyond the areas devastated by the earthquake, the country is open for business and keen that visitors keep coming

The Guardian - UK

Turks protest over government's quake response in stadiums, on streets

Cries of "government resign" rang out from Turkish football stadiums at the weekend as fans criticised the government's response to this month's earthquakes that have killed more than 50,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria.

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Syrian refugees in Turkey face return to quake-stricken areas

Gov’t directives issued after quakes allow refugees in affected provinces to move around, but only for a limited time.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan pins election hopes on 'building Turkey' mission after quake

Tayyip Erdogan rose to power 20 years ago as Turkey emerged from the twin blows of rampant inflation and a deadly earthquake, promising a new era of sound government after the coalition of the time was accused of mismanaging both crises.

Reuters

Report: Istanbul bomb suspect killed in operation in Syria

Turkey's state-run news agency says Turkish forces have killed the alleged planner of a deadly Istanbul street bombing, in an operation in northern Syria

The Independent UK

Türkiye Says Istanbul Bomb Suspect Killed in Syria Operation

Turkish forces have killed the alleged mastermind behind a deadly Istanbul street bombing in an operation in northern Syria, Türkiye’s state-run news agency reported. The man, identified as Halil Menci, was “neutralized” in an operation by Turkish intelligence agents, The Associated Press quoted the agency as saying. It did not…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey's main opposition leader sends condolence letter to Syria's Assad

The head of Turkey's main opposition party on Thursday sent a condolence letter to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose country was also devastated by the Feb. 6 earthquake, saying he felt the pain of the Syrian lives lost.

Reuters

Turkey probes contractors, races to house quake survivors

Authorities are rushing to move hundreds of thousands of homeless people from tents to container cities.

Al Jazeera

U.S. Supreme Court raises doubts about suit against Twitter over Istanbul massacre

The U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism on Wednesday toward a lawsuit against Twitter Inc by the family of a Jordanian man killed in an Istanbul nightclub massacre as they weighed for a second straight day whether to hold internet companies accountable for contentious content posted by users.

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WEKU

Turkey and Syria quakes prompt fresh worries about Istanbul's building safety

As Turkey's leaders promise a swift start to reconstruction efforts in the earthquake zone, attention is also turning to Istanbul — and whether Turkey's largest city is ready for a major quake.

Liverpool Echo

Istanbul heroics provide Liverpool with unique chance to save season

Liverpool could still salvage glory from their below-par season, just like they did in Istanbul 18 years ago.

The Guardian - UK

Rafael Benítez: ‘When I see Ancelotti, we don’t talk about Istanbul much’

Spaniard has sympathy for the injuries faced by his former club Liverpool, who face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League

Radio France Internationale

Far from Turkey's earthquake zone, volunteers seek ways to help

In the aftermath of Turkey's killer quakes, there is desperation among survivors and increasing anger over the government's response. But many people across the country are mobilising to help.

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Istanbul's mayor warns 90,000 buildings are at risk if a major earthquake strikes

The warning for Turkey's largest city comes as the death toll from last week's quake in Turkey and northern Syria now exceeds 40,000.

Los Angeles Times

They survived war and an earthquake. Turkey's Syrian refugees now face a new menace: Resentment

KILIS, Turkey — It was on the third day after the devastating earthquake demolished his home and almost killed him and his family that Basel, a 31-year-old Syrian refugee living in Turkey, was able to find an empty plot of land to pitch a tent as a temporary shelter for…

Bristol Post

Bristol bakery donating all of Saturday's profits to Turkey's earthquake appeal

"I was feeling so useless here."

Asharq Al-Awsat

Relatives Anxiously Search for Loved Ones from under Rubble of Türkiye Quake

Ghaleb stands in a small park facing what once was the biggest hotel in the heart of the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras that was devastated by last week’s earthquake. He watches silently and anxiously as vehicles lift the rubble of the hotel that was one of the city’s landmarks. He…

The Independent UK

Russia and Belarus planes forced to take bizarre flight paths, adding hours onto Turkey and Egypt journeys

Exclusive: Flights from Moscow and Minsk to Istanbul take detours adding up to three hours to journey times

Al Jazeera

Is Turkey’s Istanbul ready for a major earthquake?

Scientists say the megalopolis of 16 million people should get ready now for the inevitability of a powerful quake.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar’s Emir Affirms Continued Support to Help Türkiye Overcome Earthquake’s Repercussions

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed that his country will continue to offer support to Türkiye to overcome the repercussions of the earthquake. He made his remarks during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday in Istanbul. The two leaders discussed strategic relations between…

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