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A gamut of emotions as Turkiye remembers the victims of the devastating 6 February earthquakes

Turkiye and the Turkish diaspora have marked the first anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on 6 February 2023, causing widespread death and destruction. A wide range of emotions were on display at the commemoration events, from tearful to thankful, hopeful and angry. In towns and cities across southeast Turkiye, which bore […]

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Turkish Cypriot groups win prestigious Third Sector charity award for their Turkish earthquake relief work

Each year, the Third Sector Awards recognises the achievements of charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises across 33 categories covering sector excellence, partnerships and talent. At last Friday’s awards ceremony at The Brewery, London, three organisations from the British Turkish community – the Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA), Cyprus Islamic Association, Turkish Police Association (TPA), […]

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Southwark Mayor Sunil Chopra to host fundraiser dinner for earthquake victims

All across Britain there are ongoing efforts to raise vital funds to offer relief to millions of Turks and Syrians affected by the two devastating earthquakes that struck Turkiye on 6 February. Among those seeking to help is the Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Sunil Chopra, who has announced that his Mayoral charity dinner will be […]