Last February, Turkey’s 7.8-magnitude temblor killed more than 59,000 people. The 7.6-magnitude quake that struck western Japan on Monday killed only 55. Why did one nation experience only 0.1% of the deaths of the other?
Reinsurance costs surge after Turkey quake as industry assesses Japan fallout
The price of such reinsurance, which insurers buy to share the cost of claims for events such as hurricanes and earthquakes, rose by between 50 per cent and 100 per cent in Turkey in end-of-year …
Turkey denies passage to minehunter ships donated by UK to Ukraine
Nevertheless, Turkey has increasingly come under fire from the West for not cracking down on trade in the shadows running through Turkish territory that enables Moscow to source “dual-use” goods in …
Turkey denies passage to minehunter ships donated by UK to Ukraine
Nevertheless, Turkey has increasingly come under fire from the West for not cracking down on trade in the shadows running through Turkish territory that enables Moscow to source “dual-use” goods in …
What is behind Turkey’s staunch support for Hamas in Gaza?
Turkey has stepped up support for Gaza since 7 October, for example bringing dozens of patients from Gaza to Turkey for treatment. Turkey’s health minister himself accompanied the casualties en route from Egypt.
The Regional Context Of Turkey’s Eurofighter Bid
It’s not inconceivable that Ankara will push for a Eurofighter deal even if Washington approves the F-16 sale in the near future.
Turkey detains 33 people suspected of spying for Israel
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities have detained 33 people suspected of spying for Israel, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported on Tuesday. Authorities were still searching for 13 others believed …
Turkey arrests 33 people accused of spying for Israel
Turkish police apprehended 33 people accused of spying on behalf of Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, and targeting foreigners living in the country, Turkey’s interior minister said …
Turkey experiencing fastest house price growth in the world
The Turkish cities of Ankara and Istanbul saw the highest house price growth in the world in the past year. In Ankara, Turkey’s capital, prices more than doubled by 102.7%, while they surged by 77.6% …
Hong Kong doctor who joined quake relief efforts in Turkey last year shares her story in hopes others will join future missions
Dr Cecilia Fan hopes sharing her experiences of helping survivors after last February’s earthquake in Turkey will encourage more medical specialists to join relief efforts Medical veteran at Hong Kong …