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Turkish women defy ban on protests, stage ‘Feminist Night March’
Istanbul: Turkish women have defied a ban on protests and staged an annual march called “Feminist Night March” in Istanbul’s Taksim Square to mark International Women’s Day. Although the police allowed the…
- Middle East
Cristiano Ronaldo funds flight with care items for quake victims in Turkey, Syria
In a humanitarian gesture, Portuguese and Saudi Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a plane of care items to the victims affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Earthquakes struck Turkey…
- Middle East
Death toll in Turkey earthquake rises above 45000: UN
Ankara: The latest statement of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) said that 45,089 people lost their lives while 1,15,000 people were injured in the Turkey earthquake, the United Nations Office for…
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Turkish national wins Rs 33 Crore in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A Turkish national won the grand prize of 15 million Dirhams (Rs 33,36,93,940) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw on Friday. The winner Sam Heidaritorshizi won the mega…
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Indian Americans raise over $300K for Turkey, Syria quake relief
Washington: Indian Americans from across the US have raised more than USD 300,000 for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. A fundraiser organised by several eminent Indian Americans led by Dr Hemant…
- Middle East
Post-quake reconstruction focuses on shorter buildings: Erdogan
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the reconstruction after the massive earthquakes would focus on rebuilding shorter buildings and development on more durable surfaces. Speaking at the National Risk…
- Middle East
Turkey forecasted to attract foreign tourists despite deadly quakes
Ankara: The annual peak season for Turkish tourism is expected to come in time, as popular resorts are largely far away from regions hit by the massive February 6 earthquakes, local experts…
- Middle East
Erdogan confirms Turkey to hold elections on May 14
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his government plans to hold the presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, as the country is still recovering from two devastating earthquakes that…
- Middle East
Istanbul launches program to check buildings’ safety following deadly quakes
Istanbul: Turkey’s largest city Istanbul has launched a program to provide rapid scans of buildings as many people worry about the safety of their residences in the wake of devastating February 6…
- Middle East
Istanbul launches program to check buildings’ safety following deadly quakes
Istanbul: Turkey’s largest city Istanbul has launched a program to provide rapid scans of buildings as many people worry about the safety of their residences in the wake of devastating February 6…
- Middle East
Turkey records 5.6 pc GDP growth in 2022
Ankara: Turkey’s economy grew by 5.6 per cent in 2022, with domestic consumption propping up the better-than-expected performance, according to official statistics released on Tuesday. The country’s economy expanded by 3.5 per…
- Middle East
Video: Besiktas fans throw toys on field for children in quake-hit Turkey
In a wonderful humanitarian gesture, fans of the Turkish football club Besiktas threw thousands of toys onto the field on Sunday in a symbol of solidarity with the children affected by the…
- Middle East
In wake of earthquakes, Turkey Prez forced to change focus of election campaign
Cyprus: The devastating earthquake in southern Turkey on February 6, with more than 44,200 people killed, tens of thousands wounded, more than 164,000 buildings destroyed and damage exceeding USD 80 billion, is…
- Middle East
Turkey quake tragedy: Over 600 people under lens
Ankara: More than 600 people are being investigated in Turkey over buildings that gave way after the February 6 devastating earthquake. In connection with the tragedy, around 184 suspects, including construction contractors…
- Middle East
Turkey, Syria earthquakes: Death toll exceeds 50000
The death toll has not stopped spinning in Turkey and Syria ever since the two devastating earthquakes that hit their land on Monday, February 6, 2023, it has risen to 50,978. In…