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During the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul on April 23, some smartphone users received early warning alerts just seconds before the shaking began. Thanks to this feature provided by Google, many people were able to escape quickly during the earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea. Experts shared their assessments with Anadolu Agency (AA) regarding the operation and reliability of the early warning system. Geological engineer Okan Tüysüz emphasized that the earthquake was not the expected great Marmara earthquake, noting that the fault had not completely ruptured. If it had, an earthquake of more than…

Over 20 Daesh suspects have been caught in operations carried out in 49 provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Friday as Ankara continues its fight against all kinds of terrorist groups. The operations against Daesh were carried out in 49 provinces, including Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir, by provincial police departments under the coordination of the chief public prosecutor’s offices and the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), the General Directorate of Security’s Counter-Terrorism Department (TEM) and Intelligence Directorate. Yerlikaya said that the 210 suspects were carrying out activities in the name of Daesh while providing financing for the terrorist group. “Unity,…

Princess Anne of the United Kingdom attended a commemoration ceremony at the Martyrs’ Memorial on the Gallipoli Peninsula to mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign on Thursday, with participation from representatives of Türkiye and many other countries. The royal stated during the ceremony held to mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign that: “It is our duty to pass on the flag of remembrance to future generations, along with the lessons we have learned from the past. We must honor those who fought together and strive for a better world where the need to fight is lessened.”…

Türkiye will make its presentation on Israel’s attacks on Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as part of the advisory opinion on April 30, Parliament Justice Committee chief Cüneyt Yüksel said on Thursday. Yüksel, in a press briefing, said that 40 states as well as four international institutions will make oral presentations starting from April 28. “As the TBMM Legal Committee, we will go to The Hague and be at the International Court of Justice. We will make the oral presentation together with our Foreign Ministry. Our Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yılmaz will make the oral presentation at…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during the opening of the UEFA Istanbul Representation, spoke about the earthquake that occurred in Istanbul on April 23, providing an update on the government’s response to the disaster. Erdoğan began by acknowledging the impact of the earthquake on local residents, stating: “Yesterday, in a meeting held at the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) with the participation of our ministers and bureaucrats, we received the most up-to-date information and gave the necessary instructions. The absence of any loss of life is our greatest consolation.” He emphasized the government’s immediate actions, stating: “As the state, we…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during the opening of the UEFA Istanbul Representation, spoke about the earthquake that occurred in Istanbul on April 23, providing an update on the government’s response to the disaster. Erdoğan began by acknowledging the impact of the earthquake on local residents, stating: “Yesterday, in a meeting held at the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) with the participation of our ministers and bureaucrats, we received the most up-to-date information and gave the necessary instructions. The absence of any loss of life is our greatest consolation.” He emphasized the government’s immediate actions, stating: “As the state, we…

Under the coordination of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake centered off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, schoolyards across the city were opened to accommodate over 50,000 citizens. School staff set up designated areas where citizens could stay, serving hot soup and offering indoor sports halls where children could play and spend time. Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Murat Mücahit Yentür visited several schools in the Bağcılar, Başakşehir, Bayrampaşa and Eyüpsultan districts to observe the ongoing efforts and interact with citizens. At Başakşehir TOKI Hayme Ana Vocational and Technical Anatolian…

Under the coordination of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake centered off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, schoolyards across the city were opened to accommodate over 50,000 citizens. School staff set up designated areas where citizens could stay, serving hot soup and offering indoor sports halls where children could play and spend time. Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Murat Mücahit Yentür visited several schools in the Bağcılar, Başakşehir, Bayrampaşa and Eyüpsultan districts to observe the ongoing efforts and interact with citizens. At Başakşehir TOKI Hayme Ana Vocational and Technical Anatolian…

Following a magnitude 6.2 earthquake centered in Silivri, a district of Istanbul, on April 23, attention has once again turned to the city’s vulnerable building stock. Although awareness increased after the twin earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş two years ago, millions of homes in Türkiye remain at risk. While more than 3.5 million homes have been renovated across the country over the past 22 years, approximately 6 million residential buildings remain classified as risky. Of those, an estimated 1.5 million are in Istanbul alone. Experts warn that around 600,000 homes in the city are in urgent need of demolition. Hüseyin Kılınçarslan, president…

After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on Wednesday afternoon, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the crisis center at the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority’s (AFAD) Istanbul directorate to assess the situation. The earthquake, which occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, prompted immediate action from local authorities and emergency response teams. Erdoğan arrived in Istanbul shortly after the quake and spent about an hour at the crisis center in Hasdal, where he received a comprehensive briefing from relevant ministers and officials on the ongoing response efforts. The president was accompanied by Ömer Çelik, deputy chairperson of…