An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 occurred in Düzce, about 200 kilometers east of Istanbul, Turkey. The earthquake that occurred in Gölyaka district of the city was felt in Istanbul and the surrounding provinces as well. After the earthquake, many people fled the buildings and spent the night on the streets.
No casualties were reported, officials said.
In Hatay, Türkiye, 23-year-old Barış Özbay, who had isolated himself at home for nearly three years following the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, was shaved and bathed for the first time after being helped by social services.
After losing his home and relatives in the 2023 earthquakes, Barış withdrew from life, dropped out of university, and became addicted to online games. Acting on Governor Mustafa Masatlı’s instructions, Family and Social Services teams convinced him to take the first step toward recovery. “I resisted a little, but they took me away. I shaved, bathed—it was nice,” Barış said, though he admitted he still struggles with motivation.
Provincial Director of Family and Social Services Süleyman Yıldırım said their support for Barış will continue, adding that medical teams and municipal workers will provide health checks and clean his home.
Ramazan İlın
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