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Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
Travel agency sends message to tourists after earthquake rocks Greece and Turkey
Travel agencies have urged tourists to stay calm after an earthquake rocked western Turkey and parts of Greece in the middle of the night. People were jolted awake when a 5.8 magnitude quake shook the Turkish coastal town of Marmaris, around 40km north of the Greek holiday island of Rhodes around 2.17am Monday. A 14-year-old girl died in the resort town of Fethiye, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. He said the teenager was taken to hospital but could not be saved. Dozens were injured in Mugla, on Turkey's Aegean coast, as panicked residents tried to jump from buildings, according to local media reports. No injuries were reported in Rhodes but tourists on the island said they woke to violent shaking. Matthew McCormick, from Belfast, wrote on X: 'Jeepers, nothing like an earthquake in Rhodes to get you going at 2am. Rather surreal to feel the whole hotel move.' Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Travel operator TUI told holidaymakers to 'remain calm' and follow instructions from local authorities. Seismologist Efthimios Lekkas told Greece's state-run broadcaster ERT News that the earthquake's depth caused it to be felt across a wider area. He said: 'We are in no way worried about these earthquakes. 'This one was intense due to its depth, it covers a larger surface area, but the seismic waves do not have the energy they should have to see damage on the surface.' The news comes weeks after nearby Crete was shaken by a stronger 6.1 magnitude earthquake, which triggered a tsunami warning. Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines and in some parts of the country, earthquakes are frequent. In April, Istanbul was rocked by a series earthquakes, something scientists have been warning about for years. Buildings shook and people fled onto the streets of Turkey's biggest city after three consecutive earthquakes – as strong as 6.2 magnitude – hit before 1pm local time. More than 150 people were hospitalised with injuries sustained while jumping from buildings. The shocks were felt as far as Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. Live TV captured the moment CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu realised what was happening. The BBC's senior international correspondent Orla Guerin, who lives in Istanbul, said she has never felt an earthquake so powerful in six years of living in the city. Anxiety around earthquakes has run high in Turkey since 2023, when a series of massive shocks killed more than 55,000 people in southeastern parts of the country and neighbouring Syria. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 6 February 2023, and a second powerful tremor that came hours later, destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and south-eastern Turkish provinces, leaving more than 53,000 people dead. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of Syria. Whole neighbourhoods were flattened and people slept outside in fear of aftershocks for weeks. While Istanbul was not impacted by that earthquake, the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city's proximity to fault lines. As of 9am Tuesday, the UK Foreign Office has not updated its travel guidance for Turkey or Greece. If an earthquake strikes, the FCDO says you should drop to the ground, cover your head and hold on to something stationary. If you are inside a building, you are advised to stay where you are. Avoid sheltering under door frames. If you are near the ocean, the advice will always be to move to higher ground. As aftershocks can occur, the FCDO recommends following local advice regarding evacuation or sheltering in place after an initial earthquake. The FCDO will set up a specific crisis response to help British nationals who might be affected. This can include a dedicated hotline or online registration where you can apply for assistance. In April, Metro spoke to Pelin Bengu, general manager at Intrepid Travel Turkey, about what to do if you're caught in an earthquake. We asked what travellers should know about their refund rights, and if they have the right to cancel a trip. Pelin said: 'Unless the Foreign Office changes its advice for travel to Turkey, normal booking conditions will apply for people travelling to the country. 'If you're concerned about travelling to Turkey, it's best to contact your travel agent or tour operator for advice.' As it stands, the FCDO also advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. More Trending It also warns of unrest linked to demonstrations and protests that have taken place across the country in recent weeks. Earlier this year, hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. Like with any country, the Foreign Office advises British nationals to stay vigilant when abroad. A Foreign Office spokeswoman told Metro it is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation in Turkey and keeps its travel advice under 'constant review'. MORE: Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Orange alert after 'intense' Mount Etna eruption MORE: A stranger helped me on a plane – they only made things worse MORE: The surprising reason cabin crew seatbelts are different from yours
Shafaq News
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
No clearance for Netanyahu: Turkiye dismisses reports
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Turkiye rejected reports claiming it had approved Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's use of Turkish airspace during his upcoming visit to Azerbaijan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Öncü Keçeli dismissed the allegations as 'completely unfounded,' clarifying that Ankara had received no formal request from Israeli authorities. The statement follows a wave of speculation across news outlets and social media platforms, which suggested Turkiye had granted overflight permission at the request of Baku. Netanyahu is expected to visit Azerbaijan between May 7 and 11. Notably, in November 2024, Turkish authorities reportedly blocked Israeli President Isaac Herzog's plane from transiting Turkish airspace en route to the UN Climate Summit in Azerbaijan. Tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv have also intensified in recent months. In April 2025, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the official suspension of diplomatic and trade ties with Israel, citing the ongoing war in Gaza. 'There will be no normalization with Israel until a ceasefire is achieved,' Fidan told CNN Türk, accusing Netanyahu of 'defying the entire world' with US backing and urging Washington to restrain him.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CNN Anchor Delivers Breaking News Live as Earthquake Strikes Istanbul
All in a day's work! CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoğlu proved that she wasn't going to let a 6.2 earthquake rattle her from doing her job. The shaking began on April 23 at 1 p.m. local time. The TV anchor in Turkey sounded a bit nervous as she delivered the news and held up her hand to let everyone know that this was a moment to pay attention to. Bozbeyoğlu was in the middle of her broadcast when the event happened and the alarming footage was later shared on X. The Associated Press reported that the earthquake occurred in Istanbul and while there were "no immediate reports of serious damage," approximately 236 people were injured. Most of the injuries were not from the earthquake though. The media outlet shared that many citizens were hurt when they tried "to jump from buildings or for panic attacks" because Istanbul is a "high-risk" city for earthquakes. The natural disaster happened on a national holiday with most kids out of school and residents off from work. "Thank God, there does not seem to be any problems for now,' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said to a crowd at the National Sovereignty and Children's Day holiday event, per People. 'May God protect our country and our people from all kinds of calamities, disasters, accidents, and troubles.' The quake left many people feeling uneasy, so they spent the night outside in an open space, according to the BBC. There was a concern that aftershocks could be an ongoing issue, and many residents didn't feel safe inside without confirmation that their buildings were safe.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Metro
Travel advice for Turkey after powerful earthquake rocks Istanbul
Istanbul has been rocked by a series of earthquakes, something scientists have been warning about for years. But if you have holidays booked, is it still safe to travel? Buildings shook and people fled onto the streets of Turkey's biggest city after three consecutive earthquakes – as strong as 6.2 magnitude – hit before 1pm local time today. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Today's earthquakes hit the western outskirts of Istanbul, a suburban area that is far from the city centre but popular with tourists in the spring and summer. The most powerful 6.2 magnitude quake hit the coast of the Silivri district around 12.49pm local time (10.49pm BST). Its epicentre was 40km south of Istanbul, around 10km beneath the Sea of Maramara, but it was close enough to send shockwaves through the city that is home to a fifth of Turkey's population. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Live TV captured the moment CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu realised what was happening. The BBC's senior international correspondent Orla Guerin, who lives in Istanbul, said she has never felt an earthquake so powerful in six years of living in the city. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said there were no 'serious cases' in the earthquake in a statement made on its social media accounts. Kemal Cebi, the mayor of the Kucukcekmece district in western Istanbul, told local broadcaster NTV that there were 'no negative developments yet' but he reported that there were traffic jams and that many buildings were already at risk due to the density of the area. Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines and in some parts of the country, earthquakes are frequent. Scientists have been warning that a major quake could hit Istanbul for years. Anxiety around earthquakes has run high in Turkey since 2023, when a series of massive shocks killed more than 55,000 people in southeastern parts of the country and neighbouring Syria. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 6 February 2023, and a second powerful tremor that came hours later, destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and south-eastern Turkish provinces, leaving more than 53,000 people dead. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of Syria. While Istanbul was not impacted by that earthquake, the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city's proximity to fault lines. In a bid to prevent damage from any future quake, both the national government and local administrations started urban reconstruction projects to fortify buildings at risk and started campaigns of demolishing buildings at risk of collapse. The UK Foreign Office has not updated its travel advisory since the earthquakes this morning. As it stands, the FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism. It also warns of unrest linked to demonstrations and protests that have taken place across the country in recent weeks. Last month, hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. Like with any country, the Foreign Office advises British nationals to stay vigilant when abroad. A Foreign Office spokeswoman told Metro it is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation in Turkey and keeps its travel advice under 'constant review'. If an earthquake strikes, the FCDO says you should drop to the ground, cover your head and hold on to something stationary. More Trending If you are inside a building, you are advised to stay where you are. Avoid sheltering under door frames. If you are near the ocean, the advice will always be to move to higher ground. As aftershocks can occur, the FCDO recommends following local advice regarding evacuation or sheltering in place after an initial earthquake. The FCDO will set up a specific crisis response to help British nationals who might be affected. This can include a dedicated hotline or online registration where you can apply for assistance. MORE: 'Flying without the riff raff' — Travellers react to new 'glamourous' UK airline MORE: I bought the 'secret' rail ticket that's the cheapest in the UK — and it was just 10p MORE: 7 freebies 2025 London Marathon runners can claim this weekend, from Lush to TfL
Metro
23-04-2025
- General
- Metro
Presenter cuts off interview and asks producer to call her mum during earthquake
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A CNN anchor was in the middle of interviewing a guest live on air when an earthquake in Turkey shook the studio so hard she asked for her mother. Three consecutive earthquakes – as strong as 6.2 magnitudes – hit with an epicentre just south of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara before 1pm local time today. Live TV captured the moment CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu realised what was happening. After calmly trying to pause the interview while the studio started shaking, the growing tremors caused panic to set in. The anchor then asked a producer: 'Can you reach my mother?' It's been just over two years since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed 53,000 people in Turkey and 6,000 in Syria in February 2023. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: The cheapest all-inclusive holiday destinations for summer 2025 MORE: Model dies after falling 50 feet into traffic while 'fleeing police' MORE: Woman paralysed from neck down after weight loss surgery in Turkey
