Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey was felt on Aegean islands

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked western Turkey, the country’s emergencies authority said.

Wildfires force Turkey to shut Dardanelles Strait to shipping

The Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily shut to maritime traffic due to forest fires raging in north-western Turkey, the country's transport ministry has said.

Forest fires cannot be brought under control in Turkey, 16 houses have been burned

About 3 thousand people are fighting forest fires in Izmir, Turkey.

Türkiye seeks to build new nuclear plants for energy independence

Türkiye is seeking foreign investment and assistance for the construction of its second and third nuclear power plant amid efforts to wean itself from costly energy imports, officials said.

Nuclear fuel to be loaded at Akkuyu NPP on April 27. The plant is designed to provide up to 10% of Turkey's electricity needs

Nuclear fuel will be loaded into the first power unit of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant on April 27, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.

Torrential Rains Cause Flooding in Turkish Quake-Hit Provinces, Killing at Least 14 people

At least five people have died and several others have gone missing due to floods caused by torrential rains in two provinces that were recently hit by a devastating earthquake, officials said.

6.4 magnitude new earthquake, aftershock hits Turkey-Syria border

A new earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred on the border of Turkey and Syria, reported on Monday, February 20, by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center.

Cost from the earthquakes that devastated Turkey could amount to $25 - $100 billion

1. Direct costs from the earthquakes that devastated Turkey earlier this month could amount to $25 billion, JPMorgan estimated on Thursday.

Death Toll From Turkiye-Syria Earthquakes Rises To 21,000

 The death toll from the Turkiye-Syria deadly earthquakes has risen to more than 21,000.

Fire In Iskenderun Port Completely Extinguished - Istanbul Mayor

The fire in the port of Iskenderun in southeastern Turkey has been completely extinguished, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday.

Monday's quakes moved Anatolian continent up to 10 meters: Scientist

The Anatolian continent moved up to 10 meters (nearly 33 feet) as a result of Monday’s powerful earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye, said an Italian seismologist on Tuesday.

No damage reported to Akkuyu NPP structures in Turkey

There has been no damage to the structures of Akkuyu nuclear power project (NPP) under construction in Turkey, Rosatom said in a statement.

VIDEO: Earthquake kills over 111 people in northern Syria, in Turkey kills 284, injures 2.000

An earthquake that hit Turkey killed over 100 people in northern Syria, the Al-Hadath TV channel reported on Monday.

Strong earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border, rescue teams were dispatched to the area

An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 5.9 struck the Turkey-Iran border region on Saturday, destroying houses in a provincial capital in Iran, Iranian media and the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

Powerful downpour flooded Antalya, destroyed bridges and demolished cars (Antalya'da sel felaketi)

 

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Russia, Turkey Keep In Touch Over Maritime Traffic Issue Off Turkish Coast

Moscow and Ankara keep in touch over the maritime traffic issue off the Turkish coast, where a number of oil tankers have stuck, measures will be taken if needed, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik on Thursday.

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes western Turkey; no deaths reported

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck western Turkey on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, while the interior minister said there were no immediate reports of deaths or significant damage.

Works At Akkuyu NPP Will Be Continued At Accelerated Pace

Construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant (NPP) will continue at an accelerated pace, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said, adding that the first unit of the NPP should be launched in 2023.

Death toll from floods climbs to 62 in north Turkey - China.org.cn

The death toll from severe floods and mudslides in the Black Sea region of Turkey has climbed to 62, the country's emergency and disaster agency said on Sunday.

Wildfires cause further devastation in Turkey, Greece | EL KAOS UT

Wildfires cause further devastation in Turkey, Greece | EL KAOS UT

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 The heat driving Turkey's fires is causing similar emergencies in Italy and Greece. Crews say they have faced more than 800 flare-ups during the past few days in populated areas.