The earthquake’s staggering reconstruction bill will join other economic woes as the country’s autocratic leader faces re-election.
Tag: Turkey
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Caves, Tents and Shipping Containers: Quake Survivors’ Desperate Hunt for Shelter
For now, the Turkish government is relying on short-term solutions to house an estimated one million who are crowding into gyms, hotels and dormitories. A cruise ship is set to arrive to house thousands.
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Why Did a Turkish City Withstand the Quake When Others Crumbled?
Erzin survived last week’s 7.8-magnitude quake with no casualties and little damage. The mayor credited his enforcement of building standards, but scientists say it is likely be more about geology.
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In Turkey After the Earthquake, Hope Fades for Waiting Families
Residents of Adiyaman, hit hard by the quake, hold impromptu vigils while they await news of relatives still under the rubble, feeding wood from shattered cupboards into fires to keep warm.
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A Week After Quake, 9 Survivors Are Rescued From the Rubble in Turkey
Among those rescued were two brothers who ate protein power and swallowed gulps of air, rare bright spots in one of the bleakest periods in memory for Turkey.