Hundreds of thousands of survivors still need help a month after deadly Turkey earthquakes An appeal for $1bn (£832m) to assist people across the country is only 10 per cent funded, UN official says The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Turkey: One month after quake, French paramedics help residents in remote areas It's been a month since two devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 50,000 people. Many hospitals and clinics in Turkey are full of injured patients, while other facilities are heavily damaged, making it difficult to provide much-needed routine medical treatment to other residents. Our reporters Thameen Al-Kheetan,… France 24 · Mar 6, 2023
‘Hero’ dogs who helped with Turkey earthquake rescues get first class seats on flight home The dogs were rewarded for their work in the Turkish earthquake rescue operation The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Quake-hit Antakya communities seek role in saving rich heritage Authorities set to start restoration imminently but some warn rush to rebuild could threaten ancient city’s heritage. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2023
A month after quake, survivors need shelter, sanitation A United Nations official says one month after a powerful quake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, hundreds of thousands of people continue to have “extensive humanitarian needs,” including shelter and sanitation The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Saudi Arabia says it deposited $5B in Turkish central bank Saudi Arabia says it deposited $5 billion into the Turkish central bank The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Turkey's IYI Party wants Ankara, Istanbul mayors to be vice presidents Turkey's right wing IYI Party has proposed that the mayors of Ankara and Istanbul serve as vice presidents if the opposition wins the May election, an spokesperson said on Monday, after the party left the main opposition alliance last week. Reuters · Mar 6, 2023
Briton in Syria tells of survivors’ ‘overwhelming sense of fear’ one month on from deadly earthquake Families are having to choose between living in a tent or building that could collapse Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023
Giant game bundle launched to raise charity funds for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief You can donate a minimum of £24.92 to purchase games in the bundle, including Gotham Knights and Ghostrunner, Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023
Woman left with a 'myriad of complications' after travelling to Turkey for weight loss surgery Pinky Jolley, 45, decided to make the journey to Istanbul for gastric sleeve surgery after reaching a dress size of 24 Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Woman fighting for her life after botched weight loss surgery leaves stomach 'like concrete' Pinky Jolley travelled to Turkey for the operation after raising over £2,000 via GoFundMe Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2023
How town at the epicentre of Turkey’s 1999 earthquake was rebuilt As Turkey reels from last month’s tremors, Golcuk’s reconstruction could offer glimpse into what needs to happen now. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2023
Watch the scene live from Hatay one month since deadly earthquake hit Turkey Watch the scene live from Hatay one month on since powerful earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
A month on, relatives still search for earthquake victims in Turkey Families bemoan official response as they comb rubble, hospitals and morgues for trace of loved ones The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 British aid worker ‘privileged’ to help children affected by Turkey-Syria quake Unicef worker Joe English has been helping children in Syria and Turkey affected by the earthquake with psychosocial aid.
Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023 Desperate patients extract own teeth as 11million wait to see NHS dentist amid exodus With one in four Brits unable to get or afford a dentist appointment, a Mirror investigation has highlighted the extent of the NHS dentistry crisis from ripping out teeth with shoelaces to seeking appointments overseas
Daily Record · Mar 5, 2023 Woman's organs turned to 'concrete' after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey Pinky Jolley, 45 travelled to Turkey for a gastric sleeve procedure after her weight ballooned to 17st.
Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023 Brit's organs 'turn to concrete' after botched gastric sleeve operation in Turkey A 45-year-old woman from the UK has been left fighting for her life when a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey left her stomach 'like concrete' before she developed life-threatening sepsis
Liverpool Echo · Mar 5, 2023 Woman's organs 'turn to concrete' after gastric sleeve in Turkey "Looking back it was so cheap that I really should have thought twice but I just got so swept up.''
Wales Online · Mar 5, 2023 Woman left fighting for her life after weight loss surgery leaves stomach 'like concrete' Pinky Jolley travelled to Turkey for the operation
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2023 Turkish President asks for forgiveness over earthquake rescue delays In a bid to quell rising anger over the handling of last month's deadly earthquakes, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week paid a visit to the south-eastern city of Adiyaman. He apologised and pledged a massive housing reconstruction project for survivors.
Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo affected by Turkey-Syria earthquake and sends care items to victims Cristiano Ronaldo has sent plenty of aid to assist those affected by the earthquake that ripped through Turkey and Syria with the former Manchester United man sending tents, food packages and medical supplies
Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2023 Qatar ships World Cup portable homes to quake-affected Turkey Some two million people are living in temporary shelters after the earthquakes that hit on February 6.
Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2023 Qatar’s emir criticises aid delay to Syria earthquake victims Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim said it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes in Syria.
Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2023 Turkey’s Syrian refugee youth worry about their post-quake future Young, desperate teens are forced to work in the grey market, but after the quakes, they feel they have nowhere to go.