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4.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in southern Israel
15 Jan 2026 11:52 GMT
… floor. We felt the earthquake. The lamps on the … One person even reported feeling tremors in Haifa – 192km north-west … epicentre – saying: “Felt a quake while sitting on my chair … In the wake of deadly earthquakes in Turkey, Afghanistan, Russia’s Kamchatka …
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Turmoil in Tehran and its geopolitical aftershocks
14 Jan 2026 10:29 GMT
Iran once again stands at the epicentre of a geopolitical storm, navigating what may be its most perilous convergence of crises since the 1979 revolution. The Islamic Republic is no longer merely managing dissent — it faces a systemic uprising fuelled by …
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Earth's crust is 'dripping' under Turkey, now scientists understand why
13 Jan 2026 23:48 GMT
… the Central Anatolian Plateau of Turkey – the Konya Basin – … ” under the country of Turkey.
This hidden geological marvel has … and seismic waves from earthquakes can reveal odd zones … the earthquakes and volcanoes people know about.
Central Turkey sits …
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3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Balikesir Province in Turkey
13 Jan 2026 16:45 GMT
… earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck the Balikesir region of Turkey … that the tremor originated at … magnitude earthquake devastated southern Turkey and … tremor in Balikesir. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation, though quakes …
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Turkey ranks 29th in Europe for homeownership as costs soar
13 Jan 2026 17:31 GMT
… office.
The rate leaves Turkey approximately 13 percentage points … renting.
Prices outpace incomes
Turkey’s central bank house … financed through bank loans.
Turkey’s Banking Regulation and … following the February 2023 earthquakes has added further pressure …
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Istanbul residents move into new earthquake-safe homes
13 Jan 2026 15:16 GMT
… moved into newly built, earthquake-resistant apartments and workplaces … as part of broader earthquake preparedness efforts.
Under the … nationwide efforts to strengthen earthquake resilience and reduce disaster … what’s happening in Turkey,
it’s region and …
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Laylat al-Miraj observed in Türkiye with prayers, community gatherings
15 Jan 2026 20:37 GMT
… in the Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes. Hatay’s iconic Habib-i … the Marmara region to the earthquake-hit south, Miraç Kandili was … with what’s happening in Turkey,
it’s region and the …
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Within 24 hours, Syria was affected by five earthquakes
11 Jan 2026 01:09 GMT
… was affected by five earthquakes, all of which … Center, the first earthquake was in the Mediterranean … Richter scale.
According to the center, two earthquakes were recorded in central Turkey … degrees, while the fourth earthquake was in northeastern Latakia, …
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World Bank lifts 2026 growth forecast for Turkish economy to 3.7 percent
14 Jan 2026 06:19 GMT
ISTANBUL
The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for the Turkish economy from a previous 3.6 percent to 3.7 percent.
In its Global Economic Prospects report on Jan. 13 the bank also lifted its the GDP growth estimate for Türkiye from 4.2 percent to 4 …
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9 of the Most Useful Earthquake Apps of 2026
09 Jan 2025 19:57 GMT
… be ready for earthquakes and to keep track of seismic activity from around … .S., and all quakes above 4.5+ on the Richter scale internationally. It … , Greece, Turkey, and other areas.
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