Last week’s disaster raises questions that also emerged in Maui, Greece and other hard-hit places. Is the presence of tourists a hindrance? Or can visitors, and the revenue they bring in, help?
Category: Turkey Earthquake (Feb 6, 2023)
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Turkey’s Reeling Economy Is an Added Challenge for Erdogan
The New York Times – Business:The earthquake’s staggering reconstruction bill will join other economic woes as the country’s autocratic leader faces re-election.
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Christian Atsu Is Found Dead in Turkey After Earthquake
The New York Times – Sports:Mr. Atsu, a Ghanaian national who played for the Turkish club Hatayspor, had been among the thousands of people missing. He was 31.
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One Week After Turkey-Syria Earthquake, Relief Efforts Stymied
The New York Times – Business:More than 31,600 people in Turkey and more than 3,500 in Syria have died in the earthquake, the deadliest in Turkey since 1939.
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Soccer Player Christian Atsu Is Rescued From Turkey Earthquake
The New York Times – Sports:Just hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.