Turkey's powerhouse drone industry is on the verge of another milestone: a stealthy unmanned fighter jet for its new aircraft carrier

Turkey's powerhouse drone industry is on the verge of another milestone: a stealthy unmanned fighter jet for its new aircraft carrier Benjamin Brimelow Mon, March 6, 2023 at 6:17 p.m. EST·5 min read Over the past decade, Turkish firms have become a major designers and manufacturers of drones. One firm, Baykar, is rapidly developing its newest and potentially most promising drone, the Kızılelma. More:Turkey's powerhouse drone industry is on the verge of another milestone: a stealthy unmanned fighter jet for its new aircraft carrier

Erdogan Owes Turkey’s Earthquake Victims an Explanation - Bloomberg

Erdogan Owes Turkey’s Quake Victims an Explanation The government should provide an honest accounting of its response to the disaster. One month since twin earthquakes devastated southeastern Turkey and parts of neighboring Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pledged the country will hold elections, as scheduled, on May 14. The announcement allays fears Erdogan might use the disaster as a pretext to postpone or cancel the vote. It doesn’t absolve him from providing an honest accounting of the government’s response. More:Erdogan Owes Turkey’s Earthquake Victims an Explanation - Bloomberg

Erdogan rival vows to 'end madness' at May election

Erdogan rival vows to 'end madness' at May election Istanbul (AFP) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's newly anointed rival in May elections pledged Tuesday to "end this madness" and turn Turkey into a peaceful nation in which its various communities get along More:Erdogan rival vows to 'end madness' at May election

A month after the earthquake in Turkiye… Survivors driven to the streets ‘dead end’ | News Rebeat

A month after the earthquake in Turkiye… Survivors driven to the streets ‘dead end’ “At night, the fear of an earthquake strikes again. I can’t sleep because of the aftershocks all night.” On the 6th (local time), a month after the strong earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, Yoo Yusoi, a Turkish refugee, said this while wiping away tears. Yoo Su-soi, who lives in Samandag, Hatay Province, in southern Hatay, a major earthquake-stricken area, has been living in a tent for a month. On a street where even his electricity was cut off, Mr. Soi Yoo said that he lights an oil lantern every night and says, “It is scary when it gets dark. The earthquake scare is still too great,” he said. More:A month after the earthquake in Turkiye… Survivors driven to the streets ‘dead end’ | News Rebeat

Kemal Kilicdaroglu: Opposition picks 'Turkey's Gandhi' to challenge Erdogan in election - BBC News

Kemal Kilicdaroglu: Opposition picks 'Turkey's Gandhi' to challenge Erdogan in election Published BBC News Turkey's often divided opposition parties have come together to choose a single candidate to face President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May's election. Kemal Kilicdaroglu leads the main secular opposition party, the centre-left Republican People's Party (CHP). Polls suggest a tight race in a country highly polarised after two decades of Mr Erdogan's authoritarian rule. More:Kemal Kilicdaroglu: Opposition picks 'Turkey's Gandhi' to challenge Erdogan in election - BBC News

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan Faces A New Challenge After Devastating Quakes

Turkey's Erdogan Faces A New Challenge After Devastating Quakes Turkey's bickering opposition leaders ended months of fierce debate Monday and agreed to name the head of the main secular party as their joint candidate against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May 14 polls. More:Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan Faces A New Challenge After Devastating Quakes

Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy

Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy As focus in Turkey intensifies on how poor construction may have contributed to the devastation caused by the earthquake, the deadliest natural disaster in the country’s modern history, authorities have pledged to identify culprits More:Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy

How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response | The New Yorker

How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response The authoritarian President has stuffed his government with corrupt and inexperienced loyalists. Can a kneecapped civil society fill the gap? More:How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response | The New Yorker

Turkey's Erdogan Shows Why Strongmen Are Weak

Turkey’s Weak Strongman Western pundits often admire autocrats for getting things done. Turkey shows why they’re wrong. The old idea that autocracies are better than raucous democracies at getting things done found new life during the coronavirus pandemic. Many Western commentators argued that while democracies dithered and debated, autocracies were quick to respond and mobilize their resources. Sometimes that might be true—but only if you are the right kind of autocracy. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Turkey, it turned out, is not one of them. More:Turkey's Erdogan Shows Why Strongmen Are Weak

‘The internet’s sewer’: why Turkey blocked its most popular social site | Turkey

‘The internet’s sewer’: why Turkey blocked its most popular social site Chaotic free speech on Ekşi Sözlük finally proved too much after devastating earthquakes hit country More:‘The internet’s sewer’: why Turkey blocked its most popular social site | Turkey | The Guardian

House approves resolution mourning Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths; condemning Assad | The Hill

House approves resolution mourning Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths; condemning Assad BY MYCHAEL SCHNELL - 02/27/23 6:59 PM ET The House on Monday approved a resolution that mourns the loss of life in a series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and strongly condemns the Assad regime for what it says are efforts to “cynically exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability.” More:House approves resolution mourning Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths; condemning Assad | The Hill

Erdoğan says sorry for earthquake rescue delays – POLITICO

Erdoğan says sorry for earthquake rescue delays Turkish president has come under heavy criticism from the opposition. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan apologized Monday for sluggish relief efforts after a series of deadly earthquakes killed tens of thousands in the country’s southeast in February. More:Erdoğan says sorry for earthquake rescue delays – POLITICO

Turkish soccer fans challenge Erdogan over quake response – DW – 02/27/2023

Turkish soccer fans challenge Erdogan over quake response 3 hours ago3 hours ago During some of the first football games after the deadly earthquake, supporters of major clubs have called for the government's resignation. More:Turkish soccer fans challenge Erdogan over quake response – DW – 02/27/2023

'All this rubble': Turkey fears rising levels of pollution after earthquake leaves hazardous waste

'All this rubble': Turkey fears rising levels of pollution after earthquake leaves hazardous waste In total, more than 118,000 buildings were destroyed or severely damaged by the earthquake, which killed more than 42,000 people in Turkey, and nearly 46,000 in total including neighbouring Syria More:'All this rubble': Turkey fears rising levels of pollution after earthquake leaves hazardous waste

Earthquake recovery hampered by sheer scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria | PBS NewsHour

Earthquake recovery hampered by sheer scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria Feb 24, 2023 6:45 PM EST By — Jane Ferguson In the two weeks since deadly earthquakes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, the focus has shifted from rescue to rehabilitation. The task ahead is not only to reconstruct homes, but also to rebuild lives, especially for the youngest victims. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports. More:Earthquake recovery hampered by sheer scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria | PBS NewsHour

Turkey Earthquake: Why Was the Military Absent?

Military MIA After the Earthquake? In 1999, the military was quick to respond to disaster. In 2023, Erdogan’s reforms left it hobbled and unprepared. By Ozgur Ozkan, a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. FEBRUARY 24, 2023, 6:00 AM In 1999, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Marmara, Turkey, causing close to 18,000 deaths and leaving tens of thousands more people injured, displaced, or sorting through the rubble of their collapsed city. The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) mobilized immediately, and within the first 48 hours, it deployed approximately 65,000 personnel to lead the search, rescue, evacuation, and sheltering efforts. Soldiers went beyond their active military duties to operate field hospitals, tent cities, and mobile kitchens to affected citizens, ultimately proving crucial to the country’s recovery from the disaster. More:Turkey Earthquake: Why Was the Military Absent?

Millions of tons of earthquake rubble await removal in Türkiye | United Nations Development Programme

Millions of tons of earthquake rubble await removal in Türkiye UNDP requests US$113.5 million to support early recovery after disaster FEBRUARY 24, 2023 While supporting the emergency response, massive effort that will be needed to restore normal life in the area. UNDP’s early estimates indicate that the disaster has generated between 116 million and 210 million tons of rubble Levent Kulu Ankara, 24 February 2023 – Clearing away the mountains of rubble generated when thousands of buildings collapsed in the devastating earthquakes that hit the Southeast region on 6 and 20 February 2023 is the top-priority area of support mapped out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its response to the disaster. Rubble removal accounts for a large share of UNDP’s US$113.5 million request for funding, which was issued as a part of the broader US$1 billion UN “flash appeal” that was circulated for donor support on 16 February 2023. More:Millions of tons of earthquake rubble await removal in Türkiye | United Nations Development Programme

Erdogan pins election hopes on 'building Turkey' mission after quake | Reuters

Erdogan pins election hopes on 'building Turkey' mission after quake By Orhan Coskun and Daren Butler ANKARA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Tayyip Erdogan rose to power 20 years ago as Turkey emerged from the twin blows of rampant inflation and a deadly earthquake, promising a new era of sound government after the coalition of the time was accused of mismanaging both crises. More:Erdogan pins election hopes on 'building Turkey' mission after quake | Reuters

Political moves intensifying in quake-hit Turkey as elections near | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Political moves intensifying in quake-hit Turkey as elections near #World#Earthquake 5 hours ago Opposition lawmakers in Turkey are criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's response to the devastating earthquakes, with an eye on the upcoming presidential election. The magnitude-7.8 earthquake on February 6 and subsequent tremors have left more than 50,000 people dead -- at least 44,218 in Turkey and 5,914 in Syria. More:Political moves intensifying in quake-hit Turkey as elections near | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Death toll climbs above 50,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes | Earthquakes News | Al Jazeera

Death toll climbs above 50,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes Nearly 240,000 rescuers continue to work in quake-hit provinces in Turkey, though no survivors have been found recently. More:Death toll climbs above 50,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes | Earthquakes News | Al Jazeera

Construction and infrastructure: Turkey supplants China in East Africa - Qantara.de

Construction and infrastructure Turkey supplants China in East Africa Uganda is abandoning its Chinese partners and turning to Turkey to build a new railway line that will connect to neighbouring Kenya. East Africa is keen on improving its railway network as part of a pan-African project. By Philipp Sandner, Emmanuel Lubega & Burak Unveren More:Construction and infrastructure: Turkey supplants China in East Africa - Qantara.de

Turkey-Syria earthquake: What future for President Erdogan and the AKP? - Qantara.de

Turkey-Syria earthquake What future for President Erdogan and the AKP? The deadly earthquakes of 6 February may reshape Turkey’s political landscape forever. Many Turks hold the government responsible for the scale of the disaster, raising questions about its prospects in the upcoming elections and their outcome. Ayse Karabat reports from Istanbul More:Turkey-Syria earthquake: What future for President Erdogan and the AKP? - Qantara.de

Turkey: Three news outlets fined for critical coverage of govt’s earthquake response - World News

Turkey: Three news outlets fined for critical coverage of govt’s earthquake response AnkaraEdited By: Manas JoshiUpdated: Feb 23, 2023, 03:39 PM IST Media watchdog in Turkey on Wednesday (February 22) has fined three broadcasters over their coverage of recent, devastating earthquake in the country. The three channels are known for editorial line critical of Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Halk TV, Tele 1, and FOX were all handed fines. These fines were calculated based on their revenue for the month preceding to the said infractions. The news channels reported shortcomings in government’s earthquake response. The earthquake has killed more than 42,000 people in Turkey. More:Turkey: Three news outlets fined for critical coverage of govt’s earthquake response - World News

1.5 million now homeless in Türkiye after quake disaster, warn UN development experts | United Nations in Türkiye

1.5 million now homeless in Türkiye after quake disaster, warn UN development experts 22 February 2023 500,000 new homes will need to be built As the death toll from the 6 February earthquake disaster topped 42,000 in Türkiye, UN development experts said on Tuesday that 1.5 million people have been made homeless in the south of the country, where at least 500,000 new homes will need to be built. More:1.5 million now homeless in Türkiye after quake disaster, warn UN development experts | United Nations in Türkiye

Denmark to send dozens of mobile homes for Türkiye quake victims

Denmark to send dozens of mobile homes for Türkiye quake victims 14 HOURS AGO The housing units, provided by the Danish Emergency Management Agency, are designed like camping huts, can accommodate at least four people and have heating and air-conditioning. More:Denmark to send dozens of mobile homes for Türkiye quake victims

Thousands dead, millions displaced: the earthquake fallout in Turkey and Syria | Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023 | The Guardian

Thousands dead, millions displaced: the earthquake fallout in Turkey and Syria Death toll of 47,000 expected to rise and WHO says 26 million people need assistance across both countries More:Thousands dead, millions displaced: the earthquake fallout in Turkey and Syria | Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023 | The Guardian

How Erdogan got back in the money – Asia Times

How Erdogan got back in the money Ukraine war and trade with China have propelled Turkey’s dramatic rise from worst to first among emerging markets By DAVID P GOLDMAN FEBRUARY 20, 2023 Buoyed by imports from China and exports to Russia, Turkey’s economy grew by 5.3% in 2022, after expanding 11.4% in 2021. Only two years ago, the country’s currency was melting down and government bond yields spiked to 24%. More:How Erdogan got back in the money – Asia Times

Will Turkey’s Earthquakes Bring Down Erdogan? | The National Interest

Will Turkey’s Earthquakes Bring Down Erdogan? With a Turkish economy in dire straits and an upcoming election, whether Erdogan receives American aid or not will determine his political survival. More:Will Turkey’s Earthquakes Bring Down Erdogan? | The National Interest

turkey quake: Earthquake sends tremors through Turkey's fragile economy - The Economic Times

Earthquake sends tremors through Turkey's fragile economy The central bank's vanishing coffers have been replenished by assistance from Russia and oil-rich Gulf states, which has helped Turkey spend tens of billions of dollars propping up the lira in the past few years. Istanbul: Turkey was already battling runaway inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat when a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands, razed entire cities and left millions needing urgent help. Now, it must pour billions of dollars into rebuilding 11 southeastern provinces flattened by the February 6 tremor -- the worst disaster of its post-Ottoman history. That money will have to come on top of the billions of dollars in election promises that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made in the run-up to crucial polls still tentatively planned for May 14. More:turkey quake: Earthquake sends tremors through Turkey's fragile economy - The Economic Times

Turkish internet bites back at state after deadly quake | Deccan Herald

Turkish internet bites back at state after deadly quakeUsers began sharing old tweets and videos embarrassing for the government after last week's disastrous earthquake AFP, Istanbul, FEB 18 2023, 14:20 ISTUPDATED: FEB 18 2023, 14:20 IST Turkish officials learned that the hard way when grieving users began sharing old tweets and videos embarrassing for the government after last week's disastrous earthquake. More:Turkish internet bites back at state after deadly quake | Deccan Herald

Turkey’s Markets Prepare for Political Backlash | Barron's

Turkey’s Markets Prepare for Political Backlash By Craig Mellow Feb. 17, 2023 12:04 pm ET Imagine you’re a president presiding over inflation that peaked at 85% late last year. Then you have the worst earthquake in modern history, with the death toll topping 40,000. And you’re up for re-election in a few months. More:Turkey’s Markets Prepare for Political Backlash | Barron's

Turkish President Erdoğan's Grip On Power Threatened By Dev... | MENAFN.COM

Turkish President Erdoğan's Grip On Power Threatened By Devastating Earthquake Author: Ahmet T. Kuru (MENAFN- The Conversation) The earthquake that struck turkey on Feb. 6, 2023, is first and foremost a human tragedy, one that has taken the lives of at least 45,000 people to date. More:Turkish President Erdoğan's Grip On Power Threatened By Dev... | MENAFN.COM

Earthquakes Weigh on Turkey’s Already Struggling Economy - WSJ

Earthquakes Weigh on Turkey’s Already Struggling Economy The quakes caused an estimated $84 billion in losses, the equivalent of about 10% of Turkey’s entire economy in 2022 KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey—The earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria last week are heaping new stresses on the Turkish economy, posing a challenge for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who is facing an election this year. More:Earthquakes Weigh on Turkey’s Already Struggling Economy - WSJ

The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt - DER SPIEGEL

The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt After Monday's devastating natural disaster, people in Turkey are living in tents and the mayor of one city is running his office out of a van. Hundreds of thousands of people are just trying to cope. Meanwhile, President Erdoğan is facing critical questions as a result of the massive crisis. More:The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt - DER SPIEGEL

Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust - BBC News

Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust By Nick Beake BBC Europe correspondent in Gaziantep With only a bonfire for light and warmth on a bitter winter's night, an extended family sits at the roadside waiting for a miracle. It's not coming. They've been here for nine days and nights but their loved ones have not been found. More:Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust - BBC News

Turkey counts massive cost of rebuilding shattered towns and cities | Financial Times

Turkey counts massive cost of rebuilding shattered towns and cities Tens of billions of dollars will be required to fund the reconstruction of quake-ravaged areas More:Turkey counts massive cost of rebuilding shattered towns and cities | Financial Times

Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning - Middle East News - Haaretz.com

Analysis | Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning 'Let the president come here if he dares, a resident of the town of Adiyaman said. 'No member of parliament or senior official has come. You’ve left us all alone. Our blood is on your hands. Where is the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority? Wake up!' More:Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning - Middle East News - Haaretz.com

Earthquake diplomacy 2.0 : New dawn for Turkish-Greek relations? - Qantara.de

Earthquake diplomacy 2.0 New dawn for Turkish-Greek relations? Greece is responding to the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey with great sympathy. Could it lead to an easing of tensions between the traditionally hostile neighbours? By Ronald Meinardus More:Earthquake diplomacy 2.0 : New dawn for Turkish-Greek relations? - Qantara.de

Turkey’s president faces scrutiny after earthquake for construction standards | PBS NewsHour

Turkey’s president faces scrutiny after earthquake for construction standards Feb 16, 2023 6:45 PM EST By — Amna Nawaz The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has crossed 41,000. The disaster has also exposed Turkey's President Erdoğan’s political fault lines. He's facing scrutiny for failing to enforce construction standards that could have saved lives. Amna Nawaz discussed the frustrations with Gönül Tol of the Middle East Institute's Center for Turkish Studies. More:Turkey’s president faces scrutiny after earthquake for construction standards | PBS NewsHour

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects. More:Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake - Carnegie Europe - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake SINAN ÜLGEN The Turkish polity must examine and overhaul the rules and institutions that have failed to effectively mitigate the human cost of this tragedy. The next wave of earthquakes could hit Istanbul with even more disastrous consequences. More:The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake - Carnegie Europe - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Erdoğan under fire as shoddy Turkish building standards exposed by earthquake | Financial Times

Erdoğan under fire as shoddy Turkish building standards exposed by earthquake President faces backlash over 2018 amnesty for faults in millions of buildings despite history of natural disasters More:Erdoğan under fire as shoddy Turkish building standards exposed by earthquake | Financial Times

Earthquake fallout: Search for survivors winds down as Ankara's search for 'scapegoats' intensifies - France 24

Earthquake fallout: Search for survivors winds down as Ankara's search for 'scapegoats' intensifies Turkey’s earthquake death toll has now exceeded 31,000. As the scale of the disaster has come into view, sorrow and disbelief have turned to rage over the sense that the emergency response was ineffective. And many in Turkey blame faulty construction for the vast devastation. That anger could be a political problem for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces a tough reelection battle in May. MOre:Earthquake fallout: Search for survivors winds down as Ankara's search for 'scapegoats' intensifies - France 24

Erdogan Doesn't Have The Power To Delay Turkey's Election - Worldcrunch

Erdogan Doesn't Have The Power To Delay Turkey's Election Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a tough re-election battle in May made tougher by criticism linked to the devastating earthquake. Rumors are swirling that he might delay the election, even though it's simply not in his Constitutional powers. More:Erdogan Doesn't Have The Power To Delay Turkey's Election - Worldcrunch

Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules : NPR

Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules Following the earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people, Turkey's government struggles to respond to anger over lax building rules, and its plans for the thousands who need homes. More:Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules : NPR

How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response | The New Yorker

How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response The authoritarian President has stuffed his government with corrupt and inexperienced loyalists. Can a kneecapped civil society fill the gap? More:How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response | The New Yorker

Turkey not to accept more refugees from Syria after earthquakes: FM | Business Standard News

Turkey not to accept more refugees from Syria after earthquakes: FM Turkey has offered to the United Nations to open two more border gates into Syria through Turkey's southern province of Kilis, but the gates would serve one way into Syria for humanitarian aid More:Turkey not to accept more refugees from Syria after earthquakes: FM | Business Standard News

Earthquake could cost Turkey up to $84 billion – business group

Earthquake could cost Turkey up to $84 billion – business group FEB 13, 2023 8:20 PM PHT The Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation says the main costs would be rebuilding housing, transmission lines, and infrastructure ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s worst earthquake in almost a century has left a trail of destruction that could cost Ankara up to $84.1 billion, a business group said, while a government official put the figure at more than $50 billion. More:Earthquake could cost Turkey up to $84 billion – business group

No toilets, no heat, no meds: Turkish survivors seek shelter – DW – 02/12/2023

No toilets, no heat, no meds: Turkish survivors seek shelter 02:02 CATASTROPHE In a camp set up by Turkey's disaster relief arm, and in makeshift settlements in the fields around it, survivors of the quake say they do not have enough food, water, heating or basic amenities. More:No toilets, no heat, no meds: Turkish survivors seek shelter – DW – 02/12/2023

Business owners in Turkey’s Antakya empty their shops to avoid looters

Business owners in Turkey’s Antakya empty their shops to avoid looters In Antakya, residents and aid workers have cited worsening security conditions More:Business owners in Turkey’s Antakya empty their shops to avoid looters

Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future | World News | koamnewsnow.com

Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future By Sophie Tanno, CNN 9 hrs ago A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya -- meaning 'miracle' in Arabic -- she was born under the rubble of Monday's deadly earthquake, still attached to her mother's lifeless body by the umbilical cord when rescue workers found her.
More:Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future | World News | koamnewsnow.com

The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks | WWNO

The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks Published February 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM CST MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: While the main focus in the disaster zone in Syria and Turkey is to try and rescue people and help the survivors, increasingly, some in Turkey are questioning the leadership of the country's longtime president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Given Turkey's history with earthquakes, critics are asking if his government did enough to prepare beforehand and if the response has been too slow or off the mark in the days since. Those questions are particularly important for Erdogan as he is seeking re-election and could face voters as early as May. More:The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks | WWNO

Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000

Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000 Full Screen ANTAKYA – Turkish authorities are targeting contractors allegedly linked with buildings that collapsed in the powerful Feb. 6 earthquakes as rescuers found more survivors in the rubble Sunday, including a pregnant woman and two children, in the disaster that killed over 33,000 people. More:Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000

Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears

Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears SUZAN FRASER and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY ,  Associated Press Feb. 11, 2023 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power 20 years ago riding a wave of public outrage toward the previous government's handling of a deadly earthquake. Now, three months away from an election, Erdogan’s political future could hinge on how the public perceives his government's response to a similarly devastating natural disaster.More:Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears

Force of Turkey quake equals 500 nuclear bombs | Al Bawaba

Force of Turkey quake equals 500 nuclear bombs Published February 11th, 2023 - 04:33 GMT ALBAWABA - The two deadly earthquakes that struck Turkey on Monday - 7.8 and 7.5 on the Richter Scale and within nine hours of each others was devastating. More:Force of Turkey quake equals 500 nuclear bombs | Al Bawaba

Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 28,000 | News | tribdem.com

Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 28,000 Five days after two powerful earthquakes hours apart caused thousands of buildings to collapse, killing more than 28,000 people and leaving millions homeless, rescuers were still pulling unlikely survivors from the ruins More:Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 28,000 | News | tribdem.com

'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone

'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone Adıyaman (Turkey) (AFP) – Hakan Tanriverdi has a simple message for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan days after Turkey suffered its worst disaster in generations: "Don't come here asking for votes." The earthquake that killed more than 21,000 people across Turkey and Syria came at one of the most politically sensitive moments of Erdogan's two-decade rule. More:'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Turkey’s president confronts disaster | Financial Times

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Turkey’s president confronts disaster The fallout of the catastrophic earthquake comes as the country’s leader faces his toughest re-election campaign yet More:Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Turkey’s president confronts disaster | Financial Times

California buildings share deadly flaw with those in Turkey quake - Los Angeles Times

A deadly building flaw common in California brings destruction and misery to Turkey, Syria VIDEO | 01:10 Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll rises to more than 20,000 Play Video BY RONG-GONG LIN IISTAFF WRITER  FEB. 10, 2023 UPDATED 7:47 AM PT As seismic engineers study the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that killed more than 20,000 people this week, it’s becoming clear that a significant cause of the destruction involved a building design common in California and other parts of the U.S. More:California buildings share deadly flaw with those in Turkey quake - Los Angeles Times

Greece and other EU countries rush to help Turkey after quake - GZERO Media

Greece and other EU countries rush to help Turkey after quake February 09, 2023GZERO Staff Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics. What's been the European reaction to the catastrophe in Turkey? Well, it has been overwhelming, you see in all of the European countries mobilizing whatever resources they have in order to rush to the disaster area and try to help. Most notably, of course, Greece was very early, also with military resources in view of the tension between the two countries. Armenia is also there. Everyone is there. And I think the European Union Swedish presidency will organize a donor conference in order to get additional money within the next few weeks. It's a catastrophe for all of Europe. Everyone wants to help. More:Greece and other EU countries rush to help Turkey after quake - GZERO Media

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: disinformation without agenda (for now) – An early analysis by EDMO – EDMO

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: disinformation without agenda (for now) – An early analysis by EDMO The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday February 6 with devastating effects was major news. A lot of information started circulating immediately about the natural catastrophe, including articles, images and videos. Mis- and disinformation began spreading as well, and many fact-checking organizations part of the EDMO network detected false news in their own countries. Notably, a lot of these false news were the same detected in Turkey, as verified by Turkish fact-checking projects such as Teyit. More:Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: disinformation without agenda (for now) – An early analysis by EDMO – EDMO

Turkey-Syria quake: Weak buildings, shallow shock caused deaths - Qantara.de

Turkey-Syria quake Weak buildings, shallow shock caused deaths The instability of old buildings was responsible for much of the wreckage in Monday’s earthquake along the Turkey-Syria border. But the earthquake was also abnormally strong for its magnitude. Clare Roth has the details More:Turkey-Syria quake: Weak buildings, shallow shock caused deaths - Qantara.de

Turkey's earthquake is a warning for Istanbul, which would face even more deaths from a quake | CBC News

Turkey's earthquake is a warning for Istanbul, which would face even more deaths from a quake City has 15 million people and thousands of buildings that aren't ready More:Turkey's earthquake is a warning for Istanbul, which would face even more deaths from a quake | CBC News

Turkey’s Trust in Government Has Turned to Dust - The Atlantic

Turkey’s Trust in Government Has Turned to Dust The country was a construction site. It has become a cemetery. More:Turkey’s Trust in Government Has Turned to Dust - The Atlantic

How Europe should manage relations with Turkey – POLITICO

How Europe should manage relations with Turkey Given the country’s strategic significance, the upcoming elections are hugely important — and the response to the earthquakes will heavily weigh on its outcome. More:How Europe should manage relations with Turkey – POLITICO

Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake | Stock markets | The Guardian

Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake Move follows panic by foreign investors alarmed at death toll and $1bn worth of damage to buildings More:Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake | Stock markets | The Guardian

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis - BBC News

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis Published By Selin Girit BBC World Service "I was paying 4,500 liras ($240; £195) for rent last year, but my landlord said he needed to raise the price," said Seda. "We doubled the amount we pay, but he still asked us to leave the flat." She is one of millions of Turks struggling to cope with the cost of living in a country where the official inflation rate is higher than 57%. More:Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis - BBC News

Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union | Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation

Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union FEBRUARY 02, 2023 by Selim Yenel Among the European Union’s greatest challenges is maintaining a unified foreign policy. Agreeing on declarations or statements on minor issues in geographically distant places may be easy, but major matters, such as the Middle East or the Russian invasion of Ukraine, can spawn significant discord. More:Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union | Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation

Majority of Turks against appointing trustee mayor to Istanbul to replace İmamoğlu

Majority of Turks against appointing trustee mayor to Istanbul to replace İmamoğlu According to a recent survey, some 66.4 percent of Turkish citizens said that they are against appointing a trustee mayor to the Istanbul Municipality to replace Ekrem İmamoğlu. A court sentenced İmamoğlu to two years and seven months in prison and imposed a political ban on charges of insulting members of Turkey's High Election Board (YSK). More:Majority of Turks against appointing trustee mayor to Istanbul to replace İmamoğlu

Turkish-Russian relations: Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin - Qantara.de

Turkish-Russian relations Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin Relations between Turkey and Russia are ambivalent. Moscow is nonetheless trying to prop up the leadership in Ankara. Elections are to be held in Turkey in June – and the last thing Russia wants is Erdogan’s departure. By Burak Unveren More:Turkish-Russian relations: Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin - Qantara.de

Turkey's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy

Turkey's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy Ankara (AFP) – Turkey's opposition vowed on Monday to undo President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade legacy of Islamic-rooted rule and expand democratic freedoms if they take power in crucial May 14 elections. More:Turkey's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy

Turkish-Russian relations: Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin - Qantara.de

Turkish-Russian relations Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin Relations between Turkey and Russia are ambivalent. Moscow is nonetheless trying to prop up the leadership in Ankara. Elections are to be held in Turkey in June – and the last thing Russia wants is Erdogan’s departure. By Burak Unveren More:Turkish-Russian relations: Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin - Qantara.de

Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings | Euronews

Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings COMMENTS By Reuters  •  Updated: 29/01/2023 - 11:35 TURKEY-DIPLOMACY-TRAVEL-WARNING:Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings   -   ANKARA – Turkey warned its citizens on Saturday against “possible Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist attacks” in the United States and Europe after its Western allies cautioned their citizens in Turkey about possible terror attacks. More:Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings | Euronews

A Watershed Moment For Turkey | OilPrice.com

A Watershed Moment For Turkey By Editorial Dept - Jan 27, 2023, 9:00 AM CST Join Our Community With Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections now set for May 14th—a month earlier than originally planned—who will effectively challenge Erdogan? We will find out in February when the six-party opposition alliance announces its candidate. But the alliance has already said it would unveil a proposal to completely reverse the executive presidential system Erdogan put in place to give the president more power. They will seek to transition back to a parliamentary system. More:A Watershed Moment For Turkey | OilPrice.com

Turkey: Erdogan Faces Exodus Ahead of Elections

Erdogan’s Turkey Faces a Growing Exodus Ahead of Elections Fed up with the economy and a political crackdown, young Turks are increasingly looking abroad to find their futures. More:Turkey: Erdogan Faces Exodus Ahead of Elections

Forced marriage in Turkey: Turkish state fails child bride in sect marriage - Qantara.de

Turkish state fails child bride in sect marriage All eyes in Turkey are on a court hearing scheduled for January 30 into a child abuse case that allegedly occurred with the knowledge of one of Istanbul's most powerful Islamic sects. The little girl was failed by the state not once, but several times. Ayse Karabat reports More:Forced marriage in Turkey: Turkish state fails child bride in sect marriage - Qantara.de

The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey | CNN

The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Published 8:20 AM EST, Fri January 27, 2023 Turkey is less than four months away from a presidential election that could extend the 20-year rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan into a third decade. Analysts say that the result may be a close call for the long-term leader. More:The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey | CNN

Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge ━ The European Conservative

Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge Tadhg Pidgeon — January 26, 2023 Turkey’s President Erdoğan has called elections for the 14th of May, a month earlier than was previously scheduled. He announced this decision at a youth conference in the province of Bursa, attributing the change to a desire to avoid holding elections during the June holidays. European as well as American commentators speculate however that the change in date is politically motivated, and that the given reason is disingenuous. Poor polling suggests Erdoğan could have a number of motivations for accelerating the elections, both legal and political. More:Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge ━ The European Conservative

Turkey’s Next Elections Could Be Its Last Real Democratic Vote

TURKEY’S NEXT ELECTIONS COULD BE THE COUNTRY’S LAST REAL DEMOCRATIC VOTE In an apparent bid to stamp out the opposition — perhaps forever — Recep Tayyip Erdogan called elections a month early. More:Turkey’s Next Elections Could Be Its Last Real Democratic Vote

Erdoğan inaugurates subway line to Istanbul Airport - Türkiye News

Erdoğan inaugurates subway line to Istanbul Airport ISTANBUL President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated a 34 kilometers-long subway line stretching from the city center to Istanbul Airport on Jan. 22. More:Erdoğan inaugurates subway line to Istanbul Airport - Türkiye News

Turkey Cancels Swedish Minsiter's Meeting After Anti-Turkish Protests In Nordic Country

Turkey Cancels Swedish Minister's Meeting After Anti-Turkish Protests In Nordic Country Sweden: A far-right activist from Denmark has received permission from police to stage a protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, where he intends to burn the Quran, Islam's holy book. More:Turkey Cancels Swedish Minsiter's Meeting After Anti-Turkish Protests In Nordic Country

Turkey could be on the brink of dictatorship | The Economist

Turkey could be on the brink of dictatorship President Erdogan could tip his country over the edge Jan 19th 2023 Turkey has nato’s second-biggest armed forces. It plays a crucial role in a turbulent neighbourhood, especially in war-scorched Syria. It exerts growing influence in the western Balkans, in the eastern Mediterranean and more recently in Africa. Above all, it is important in the Black Sea and in Russia’s war in Ukraine; last year it helped broker a deal to let more Ukrainian grain be shipped to a hungry world. More:Turkey could be on the brink of dictatorship | The Economist

Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election

Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election Issued on: 18/01/2023 - 13:38 Modified: 18/01/2023 - 16:27 Ankara (AFP) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted Wednesday that he would bring the date of Turkey's most consequential election in generations forward to May 14 in a bid to catch his rivals off guard. The announcement sets the stage for a vote that could either extend Erdogan's Islamic style of rule into a third decade or turn the country on a sharply more secular -- and potentially predictable -- course. More:Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election

Turkey Tells Sweden to Hurry for NATO Entry Before Its Elections - Bloomberg

Turkey Tells Sweden to Hurry for NATO Entry Turkey has stalled Nordic countries’ accession to NATO Turkey will hold vote in less than 6 months, Kalin notes Turkey said Sweden and Finland should hurry on fulfilling promises for their accession to NATO, ahead of Turkish elections due to take place in less than six months. More:Turkey Tells Sweden to Hurry for NATO Entry Before Its Elections - Bloomberg

Turkey–Syria–Russia relations: Is Erdoğan planning a deal with Assad? - Qantara.de

Turkey–Syria–Russia relations Is Erdoğan planning a deal with Assad? There are signs of an imminent normalisation of relations between Turkey and Syria. This would allow Erdoğan to score political points domestically before the upcoming elections in Turkey. It would also be opportune for Putin. By Ronald Meinardus More:Turkey–Syria–Russia relations: Is Erdoğan planning a deal with Assad? - Qantara.de

Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year?

Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year? Ozan Ozavci, Assistant Professor, Utrecht University Fri, 13 January 2023 at 1:14 am GMT-5·5-min read Commonly regarded as the “birth certificate” of modern Turkey, the 1923 treaty of Lausanne was the last of the peace settlements signed at the end of the first world war. This year’s centenary has already provoked far more public anticipation than one might expect, thanks to widespread belief in conspiracy theories. More:Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year?

Sweden: Erdogan effigy 'act of sabotage' against NATO bid | AP News

Sweden: Erdogan effigy ‘act of sabotage’ against NATO bid By SUZAN FRASER and JAN M. OLSEN 18 minutes ago Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks during the annual Society and Defence Conference in Salen, Sweden, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Friday denounced a protest by Kurds in central Stockholm, where an effigy of Turkey’s president was hung from a lamppost, as an act of “sabotage” against Sweden’s bid to join NATO. The protest outside City Hall on Wednesday drew an angry backlash from Turkey, a NATO member which already had held off on approving Sweden’s application to become part of the Western military alliance until the government in Stockholm satisfies its demands. More:Sweden: Erdogan effigy 'act of sabotage' against NATO bid | AP News

Serdar Denktash preparing to run for Turkish Cypriot leader | Cyprus Mail

Serdar Denktash preparing to run for Turkish Cypriot leader By Nikolaos PrakasJanuary 12, 20238 Comments1151 Serdar Denktash, son of former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Raif Denktash, is preparing to run in the next elections for the north’s leadership, reports said on Thursday. More:Serdar Denktash preparing to run for Turkish Cypriot leader | Cyprus Mail

Turkey doctors' chief sentenced over call for chemical weapons inquiry - BBC News

Turkey doctors' chief sentenced over call for chemical weapons inquiry By Kathryn Armstrong & Orla Guerin in London and Istanbul The head of Turkey's medical association has been convicted of spreading propaganda for terrorists over her call for a probe into the army's alleged used of chemical weapons against Kurdish militants. More:Turkey doctors' chief sentenced over call for chemical weapons inquiry - BBC News

Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs - Qantara.de

Turkey A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs Turkey will mark the centenary of the proclamation of the Turkish republic in October. But 2023 will be an important year in another respect too: Turks will go to the polls in June to elect their next president – an election that could usher in a new era in its history. By Burak Ünveren More:Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs - Qantara.de

Doctors rally against latest rules for private hospitals in Istanbul - Türkiye News

Doctors rally against latest rules for private hospitals in Istanbul ISTANBUL Doctors have rallied in Istanbul’s Kadıköy to protest against the Private Hospitals Regulation as it “prevents self-employed doctors from doing their jobs. More:Doctors rally against latest rules for private hospitals in Istanbul - Türkiye News

The Brief — The year of Türkiye – EURACTIV.com

The Brief — The year of Türkiye DISCLAIMER: All opinions in this column reflect the views of the author(s), not of EURACTIV Media network. By Georgi Gotev | EURACTIV.com The year 2023 is important for Turkey – or Türkiye, as it wants to be officially called – as it marks the 100th anniversary of the country’s founding by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. More:The Brief — The year of Türkiye – EURACTIV.com

Will Kurds’ choice to field own candidate benefit Erdogan or Turkey’s opposition? - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Will Kurds’ choice to field own candidate benefit Erdogan or Turkey’s opposition? Turkey’s major pro-Kurdish opposition party has announced it will field its own candidate in a move sure to have a profound impact on the presidential race, but in which direction? More:Will Kurds’ choice to field own candidate benefit Erdogan or Turkey’s opposition? - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Turkish society deeply divided after 20 years of Erdogan's rule - Revisited

Turkish society deeply divided after 20 years of Erdogan's rule By: Shona BHATTACHARYYA Over the past two decades, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged as the undisputed master of Turkish politics. Elected prime minister in 2003, then president in 2014, he is gearing up for a hotly contested re-election bid later in 2023. FRANCE 24's Shona Bhattacharyya and Ludovic de Foucaud look back at the political legacy of a man who has had a profound impact on the lives of everyday Turks, for better or for worse. More:Turkish society deeply divided after 20 years of Erdogan's rule - Revisited

US changes spelling of Turkey at NATO ally's request | Stars and Stripes

US changes spelling of Turkey at NATO ally's request By MATTHEW LEE ASSOCIATED PRESS • January 5, 2023 WASHINGTON — The State Department said Thursday it has adopted Turkey's preferred spelling for the name of the country, Turkiye, acceding to a request from the NATO ally after several months of hesitation. More:US changes spelling of Turkey at NATO ally's request | Stars and Stripes

Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs – DW – 01/03/2023

Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs Burak Ünveren 18 hours ago18 hours ago In 2023, the Turkish republic will celebrate its 100th birthday with an election that could usher in a new turning point in its history. More:Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs – DW – 01/03/2023

Resignations from Turkey’s far-right party following controversial murder – Medya News

Resignations from Turkey’s far-right party following controversial murder Sinan Ateş, the former head of the Grey Wolves Organisation, the militant wing of the MHP, died at hospital on 30 December after he was shot by someone travelling on a motorcycle while leaving his apartment in the Turkish capital of Ankara. More:Resignations from Turkey’s far-right party following controversial murder – Medya News

Turkey's Erdogan drops retirement age requirement for millions | Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan drops retirement age requirement for millions Reuters ANKARA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan eliminated a retirement age requirement on Wednesday in a move that allows more than 2 million Turkish workers to retire immediately, less than six months before an election. More:Turkey's Erdogan drops retirement age requirement for millions | Reuters

Turkey’s Rise in the Security Sphere: Can Turkey Sustain it or will She Fade in the Shadows? - Indian Defence Review

Turkey’s Rise in the Security Sphere: Can Turkey Sustain it or will She Fade in the Shadows?ByDanvir SinghDate : 27 Dec , 2022 Turkey’s geo-strategic location in Europe gives it a unique bridging ability between Russia and the West. Turkey’s geo-political influence expands across continents, from states on its periphery, particularly the Caucasus and continues into the Central Asian states where a Turkic ethno-linguistic zone extends Eastwards right up to the Chinese border. Turkey’s influence stabilises the Black Sea region as it controls the Straits of Dardanelles and the Bosphorus connecting it to the Mediterranean. This makes Turkey vital to the interests of the West making it the South-Eastern anchor for NATO. Hence, it majorly influences the Middle-East and balances Russia in the entire South-Eastern zone, which includes the Caucasus. More:Turkey’s Rise in the Security Sphere: Can Turkey Sustain it or will She Fade in the Shadows? - Indian Defence Review

Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges

Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges BY ASSOCIATED PRESS ISTANBUL PUBLISHED 9:02 AM ET DEC. 23, 2022 ISTANBUL (AP) — The president of the Turkish Medical Association denied in court on Friday accusations that she disseminated “terrorist propaganda” by calling for an investigation into allegations that the Turkish military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants. More:Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges