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Türkiye Earthquake Could Cost $4b in Economic Losses

Fitch Ratings said insurable economic losses following the quakes (in Türkiye) could exceed $4 billion. "Economic losses are hard to estimate as the situation is evolving, but they appear likely to exceed" $2 billion and could reach $4 billion "or more," Fitch Ratings said. Insured losses will be much lower,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Don’t forget about Syria, urges British-Pakistani aid worker in Istanbul

Rubbia A and Safae Kherbouche have raised £11,000 in just days in a bid to provide the people of Turkey and Syria with crucial humanitarian aid.

The Independent UK

'I flew business class to Dublin Airport - here's what it's really like'

Here is what it was like to fly business class from Bangkok to Dublin on a flight with Turkish Airlines

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WHO Sending Medics and Supplies to Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Zone

The World Health Organization is deploying expert teams and flights with medical supplies to Türkiye and Syria after Monday's devastating earthquake. It will send a high-level delegation to coordinate its response as well as three flights with medical supplies, one of which is already on its way to Istanbul, WHO…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake

Move follows panic by foreign investors alarmed at death toll and $1bn worth of damage to buildings

The Guardian - UK

Brit's 'blood froze' after seeing wife and child caught in Turkey earthquake on babycam

Lemi, who provides security for Hull City owner Acun Ilicali, was safe in Istanbul when the first quake began but his wife Victoria and their baby daughter Katelyn were in the city of Adana, near the epicentre

Daily Mirror

Quake deaths pass 7,200 as Turkey, Syria seek survivors

ISTANBUL — As temperatures dipped below freezing, rescue crews raced Tuesday to free those trapped under the thousands of buildings that collapsed in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria, even as the death toll rose past 7,200.

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Crews race to find survivors in Turkey and Syria as quake death toll now exceeds 6,000

Los Angeles Times

'I flew business class to Dublin Airport - here's what it was really like including one understated perk'

Here is what it was like to fly business class from Bangkok to Dublin on a flight with Turkish Airlines

Irish Mirror

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills thousands and devastates cities

7.8-magnitude tremor hit early on Monday, with second major quake mid-morning hampering rescue efforts

The Guardian - AU

Major quake kills at least 1,400 across Turkey, Syria

ISTANBUL: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing at least 1,400 people, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

Bangkok Post

Türkiye Detains 15 for Alleged ISIS Links

Turkish police have arrested 15 people for alleged links to ISIS, the country's official news agency said late Saturday, following days of security warnings by Western consulates. Anadolu news agency, sourcing an Istanbul police statement, said the group was detained for purportedly planning attacks on the Swedish and Dutch Consulates…

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EU Reiterates Refusal to Normalize Ties with Syrian Regime

The European Union reiterated on Friday its rejection of any rapprochement with the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Head of the EU mission to Syria, Dan Stoenescu held talks with head of the Syrian opposition Negotiations Commission Bader Jamous in Istanbul. In a tweet, Stoenescu said: “We talked about…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey says West failed to share details of security threat

Turkey has railed against a group of Western countries that temporarily shut their consulates in Istanbul, for a second day

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Turkey slams West for security warnings 'harming' tourism

Turkey has slammed a group of Western countries which temporarily closed down their consulates in Istanbul over security concerns

Dublin Live

Turkey travel warning issued as 'terrorism threat remains high'

The Department of Foreign Affairs' general advice is to "exercise a high degree of caution at all times"

The Independent UK

‘Show me my dogs!’: Passenger has dramatic meltdown at Istanbul airport

‘I would do anything to protect them – they are my life, my world,’ says dog breeder

Irish Mirror

Turkey travel warning as new guidance issued to Irish holidaymakers

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Evening Standard

The age of the mega-hotels — and the most luxurious to book now

Does bigger mean better? A new raft of super-hotels is banking on it, says Rosalyn Wikeley

Edinburgh Live

Foreign Office warns Edinburgh tourists of increase in terrorist activity in Turkey

The Foreign Office has warned those planning on travelling to Turkey - including the capital Ankara and popular Istanbul - due to an increase in terrorist activity.

The Independent UK

US Embassy issues warning about danger of terrorist attacks in Istanbul

Diplomats warn of ‘possible imminent retaliatory attacks by terrorists against churches, synagogues ... or other places Westerners frequent’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye to Host Summit of Gas Buyers, Sellers Next Month

Türkiye will hold a natural gas summit on Feb. 14-15 to bring together gas supplier countries and Europe's consumer countries in Istanbul, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Monday. "We will bring together supplier countries from the Middle East, Mediterranean, Caspian and Middle Asia with consumer countries from Europe,"…

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US Issues Another Warning of Possible Terrorist Attacks in Türkiye

The US embassy in Türkiye warned Americans on Monday of possible attacks against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions in Istanbul, marking its second such notice in four days, following Quran-burning incidents in Europe. In an updated security alert, the US embassy said "possible imminent retaliatory attacks by terrorists" could take…

Reuters

U.S. issues another warning of possible terrorist attacks in Turkey

The U.S. embassy in Turkey warned Americans on Monday of possible attacks against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions in Istanbul, marking its second such notice in four days, following Koran-burning incidents in Europe.

The National (Scotland)

Galatasaray warned over wasting time in pursuit of Rangers' Ianis Hagi

Hagi junior was born in Istanbul and his father was a hero at the club after the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star helped them win the UEFA Cup.

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