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Istanbul’s Concrete Landscape Raises Earthquake Concerns

Following the 2023 earthquake, recent aerial images of Istanbul shocked experts. Zafer Murat Çetintaş, Istanbul Environmental Council Secretary General, described the city as an “open cemetery.” The images around Güngören, Bahçelievler, and Bağcılar revealed a concrete-heavy landscape with a lack of green spaces. Experts warned of potential challenges in evacuating citizens and providing aid during a major earthquake due to limited roads. Urgent calls were made to increase green areas, construct helipads, widen main roads by 10 meters, and establish access routes for supply flights using helicopters for inner-city areas.

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No Unusual Activity at Incirlik Base Amid Regional Tensions

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Following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, regional tensions have escalated, drawing attention to strategic military sites, including Türkiye’s Incirlik Air Base in Adana. Despite heightened alert expectations, local sources reported no unusual military activity or movements at the NATO facility. The base remains calm as developments in the Middle East continue to unfold.

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