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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…

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) announced that it provided food support to 350,000 people in gathering areas following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea. In a written statement, Kızılay reported that over 3,000 volunteers and staff, along with more than 100 service vehicles, were deployed in Istanbul. The statement highlighted that following the earthquake in Istanbul, the Turkish Red Crescent quickly activated its food service, which is one of the main responsibilities under the Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), to provide continuous support to citizens heading to gathering areas across Istanbul…

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) announced that it provided food support to 350,000 people in gathering areas following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea. In a written statement, Kızılay reported that over 3,000 volunteers and staff, along with more than 100 service vehicles, were deployed in Istanbul. The statement highlighted that following the earthquake in Istanbul, the Turkish Red Crescent quickly activated its food service, which is one of the main responsibilities under the Turkish Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), to provide continuous support to citizens heading to gathering areas across Istanbul…

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea at 12:49 p.m. local time on April 23, sending tremors across Istanbul and nearby provinces in Türkiye. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) and lasted 13 seconds. The earthquake, which originated from a segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone running through the central Marmara region, was felt in cities up to 300 kilometers from the epicenter. As of 9:00 am of April 24, a total of 266 aftershocks had been recorded…

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea at 12:49 p.m. local time on April 23, sending tremors across Istanbul and nearby provinces in Türkiye. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) and lasted 13 seconds. The earthquake, which originated from a segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone running through the central Marmara region, was felt in cities up to 300 kilometers from the epicenter. As of 9:00 a.m. of April 24, a total of 266 aftershocks had been recorded…

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea at 12:49 p.m. local time on April 23, sending tremors across Istanbul and nearby provinces in Türkiye. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) and lasted 13 seconds. The earthquake, which originated from a segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone running through the central Marmara region, was felt in cities up to 300 kilometers from the epicenter. Authorities reported that the main shock has been followed by 184 aftershocks so far, including…

After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake, people in Istanbul who were reluctant to return to their homes turned to the city’s “nation gardens,” which are located in several districts on both the European and Asian sides, as emergency gathering areas. Following the earthquake, with an epicenter located off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, many residents rushed out of their homes in panic and gathered in open spaces, such as parks, gardens and coastal areas. While some residents briefly returned home to collect their essentials, others chose to stay outside as a precaution due to the ongoing aftershocks. Among…

After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake, people in Istanbul who were reluctant to return to their homes turned to the city’s “nation gardens,” which are located in several districts on both the European and Asian sides, as emergency gathering areas. Following the earthquake, with an epicenter located off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, many residents rushed out of their homes in panic and gathered in open spaces, such as parks, gardens and coastal areas. While some residents briefly returned home to collect their essentials, others chose to stay outside as a precaution due to the ongoing aftershocks. Among…

After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake, people in Istanbul who were reluctant to return to their homes turned to the city’s “nation gardens,” which are located in several districts on both the European and Asian sides, as emergency gathering areas. Following the earthquake, with an epicenter located off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, many residents rushed out of their homes in panic and gathered in open spaces, such as parks, gardens and coastal areas. While some residents briefly returned home to collect their essentials, others chose to stay outside as a precaution due to the ongoing aftershocks. Among…

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a case against 16 defendants, including Buket Özgünlü, the president of the Paws Clinging to Life Association, requesting prison sentences of up to 12 years and three months on charges of “money laundering from criminal activity.” According to the indictment accepted by the Ankara 2nd Criminal Court of First Instance, the defendants, including Özgünlü, are accused of maintaining financial ties with companies that produce and trade products for street animals, such as animal food and health products. These activities were allegedly linked to their work in civil society concerning street animals. The…