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world-news1 year ago

"Turkish Families' Ongoing Struggle After Devastating Earthquake"

Turkey has completed the construction of new homes for people left homeless after a devastating earthquake in Hatay province, with President Erdogan handing over keys to 7,275 houses and pledging to deliver a total of 200,000 houses this year. The earthquake, which occurred in February 2023, resulted in the deaths of more than 50,000 people and left millions homeless. The government plans to deliver 75,000 houses over the next two months and a total of 680,000 homes by next year, with 390,000 families registered to receive houses.

international-relations2 years ago

Biden and Erdogan Discuss Gaza War, NATO Bid, and Greece-Turkey Relations

President Biden spoke with President Erdoğan of Türkiye, discussing the importance of strengthening NATO, welcoming Sweden as an ally, enhancing Türkiye's NATO interoperability, and supporting recent positive steps in the Greece-Türkiye relationship. They also discussed the war in Gaza, with President Biden expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself and the need for increased humanitarian assistance and a political horizon for the Palestinian people.

international-relations2 years ago

Turkey Commits to Supporting Sweden's NATO Accession Process

President Biden welcomes President Erdoğan's commitment to advancing Sweden's NATO accession process, expressing readiness to work with Turkey on enhancing defense and deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic area. He looks forward to welcoming Sweden as the 32nd NATO Ally and thanks Secretary General Stoltenberg for his leadership.