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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…

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. Authorities reported that the main shock has been followed by 184 aftershocks so far, including…