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California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
7 hours ago

Berkeley teen helps fund children's library for families in Turkey displaced by 2023 earthquake

A 14-year-old donated toys and books to earthquake- and conflict-affected children in Izmir, sparking a community-run children's library that will become a permanent space.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Turkey detains scores of opposition party members in Izmir DW 07/01/2025

"We are faced with a process similar to that in Istanbul," Bakan said, referring to the March 19 arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This dawn detention is not a legal necessity but a clear political choice. Indeed, President Erdogan signaled these operations from the palace a few days ago. The scene we are witnessing today is not a product of the rule of law but of a judicial system acting on instructions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, evacuates areas

Over the weekend, wildfires erupted in Izmir, leading to the evacuation of four villages as strong winds hindered firefighting efforts, prompting the suspension of airport operations.
Environment
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