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Feb Quake Aftermath: Antakya’s Iconic Mall Being Demolished

The devastating earthquakes that hit Hatay’s Antakya district also severely damaged thw $150 million shopping mall, built in 2013, in Haraparası District. Demolition has commenced, block by block, to remove the wreckage.

Former visitors lament the loss, recalling the mall’s vibrant social life and memories. Efe Arıkoğlu expressed deep sadness, reminiscing about the lively New Year’s Eve celebrations and the mall’s role as a social hub. Esen Doksöz echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the mall’s significance as a central meeting point for the city’s youth, underscoring the loss to Antakya’s social fabric.

 

Veysel Korkmaz

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Cat and Snake Standoff Caught on Camera in Türkiye

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A tense encounter between a stray cat and a snake in Antalya, Türkiye was captured on mobile phone by a bystander. The incident took place at the entrance of a five-story apartment building. The cat noticed the snake near the entrance and began swatting at it with its paw.

The snake attempted to defend itself and climbed the apartment’s door railings before fleeing to the garden’s green area. The cat continued to follow it until both disappeared from view.

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