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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye’s Disaster Response Plan was immediately activated in response to the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul and neighboring provinces on April 23, as he emphasized that the earthquake deeply affected and concerned the entire country. Addressing the nation after a Cabinet meeting in the capital, Ankara, on Monday, Erdoğan extended his best wishes to all those impacted, particularly the residents of Istanbul. Providing details on the immediate response, Erdoğan said that after receiving initial reports, he quickly dispatched relevant ministers to Istanbul and activated the Türkiye Disaster Response Plan. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye’s Disaster Response Plan was immediately activated in response to the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul and neighboring provinces on April 23, as he emphasized that the earthquake deeply affected and concerned the entire country. Addressing the nation after a Cabinet meeting in the capital, Ankara, on Monday, Erdoğan extended his best wishes to all those impacted, particularly the residents of Istanbul. Providing details on the immediate response, Erdoğan said that after receiving initial reports, he quickly dispatched relevant ministers to Istanbul and activated the Türkiye Disaster Response Plan. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority…

The Turkish National Police (EGM) introduced new training books and a digital education platform as part of the Specialized Security Training and Field Branch Education Development Project (ÖZGE Project) aimed at improving private security education and specialized training fields. The launch event took place at the Şehit Demet Sezen Conference Hall under the EGM’s Department of Social Services and Health. EGM Private Security Inspection Department Head Suat Çelik said the private security sector has made significant progress over the past 20 years. Çelik emphasized that education is key to the sector’s future and noted that the project, developed under a…

The Turkish National Police (EGM) introduced new training books and a digital education platform as part of the Specialized Security Training and Field Branch Education Development Project (ÖZGE Project) aimed at improving private security education and specialized training fields. The launch event took place at the Şehit Demet Sezen Conference Hall under the EGM’s Department of Social Services and Health. EGM Private Security Inspection Department Head Suat Çelik said the private security sector has made significant progress over the past 20 years. Çelik emphasized that education is key to the sector’s future and noted that the project, developed under a…

The Turkish National Police (EGM) introduced new training books and a digital education platform as part of the Specialized Security Training and Field Branch Education Development Project (ÖZGE Project) aimed at improving private security education and specialized training fields. The launch event took place at the Şehit Demet Sezen Conference Hall under the EGM’s Department of Social Services and Health. EGM Private Security Inspection Department Head Suat Çelik said the private security sector has made significant progress over the past 20 years. Çelik emphasized that education is key to the sector’s future and noted that the project, developed under a…

Scientists at Ankara University (AU) have developed an artificial intelligence-supported application that could enable the early detection of lung cancer by analyzing people’s speech patterns. The research team, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haydar Ankışhan from AU’s Stem Cell Institute, collaborated across disciplines to create the application, aiming to diagnose lung cancer, a disease typically detected at later stages, much earlier. Speaking at a press conference held at AU’s Ibn-i Sina Hospital, Ankışhan explained that the project targets the structural changes in the voice that may reflect underlying alterations in lung anatomy and function. “In our study, we considered the…

Public hospitals in Istanbul operated by Türkiye’s Ministry of Health have been outfitted with seismic isolator systems to maintain critical healthcare services during earthquakes, the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate said. Seismic isolators have been activated in eight hospitals across the city. A total of 5,317 isolators are currently in use, reducing the interaction between the ground and the building structures and minimizing the impact of seismic activity. Hospitals where seismic isolators have been installed include Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital with 2,068 isolators, Kartal Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital with 855 isolators, and Pendik Prof. Dr. Asaf Ataseven Hospital with…

Türkiye is firm in its rejection of any initiatives that undermine Syria’s territorial integrity, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Sunday during a joint press conference with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Doha. Fidan reiterated Türkiye’s position that any actions undermining Syria’s sovereignty, including the presence of weapons outside the central authority, are unacceptable. Fidan stressed Türkiye’s desire for a Syria that guarantees equal rights for all its groups under a unified constitution and governance. He noted that positive steps have been taken in this direction, and that Türkiye continues discussions with Qatar and other regional nations…

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has stressed that in addition to basic necessities such as a knife, whistle, water, food, blanket, first aid kit, medications and hygiene kits, important document photocopies should also be included in an at-home emergency and disaster kit. The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul on April 23 has brought the question of what should be in an emergency and disaster kit back to the agenda. It is important to remember that essential items can help people survive the first few hours during disasters and emergencies, according to the AFAD’s website. First 72…

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has stressed that in addition to basic necessities such as a knife, whistle, water, food, blanket, first aid kit, medications and hygiene kits, important document photocopies should also be included in an at-home emergency and disaster kit. The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul on April 23 has brought the question of what should be in an emergency and disaster kit back to the agenda. It is important to remember that essential items can help people survive the first few hours during disasters and emergencies, according to the AFAD’s website. First 72…