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2 hours ago · The World Bank’s broader estimate for Turkey stands at $465 billion to retrofit or rebuild 6.7 million residential units. But it’s not just about the money. Istanbul is densely populated and packed with multi-story apartments, each owned by different individuals, making it difficult to reach agreements to renew buildings.
1 hour ago · Records show that in the summer of 1509, a strong earthquake struck Istanbul shortly after the Ottomans took the city. Chronicles describe thousands crushed to death by collapsed buildings. About ...
1 hour ago · Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who beat off a challenge by Kurum in municipal elections, estimates the cost to make vulnerable buildings resilient at $20 billion. The World Bank’s broader estimate for Turkey stands at $465 billion to retrofit or rebuild 6.7 million residential units.
1 day ago · The luxury, residential skyscraper buildings of "Billionaires' Row" in Manhattan are visible from Central Park in New York City, Feb. 20, 2022. Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence ...
6 hours ago · The announcement followed a flurry of backroom talks in the 24 hours since a court dismissed Srettha Thavisin as premier, in what was the latest blow for Pheu Thai, the populist juggernaut of the ...
6 hours ago · Thaksin, a telecoms billionaire who formed his own Thai Rak Thai political party and promoted innovative populist policies to sweep to power in 2001, was ousted by a military coup in 2006, accused of abuse of power and corruption, as well as disrespect toward then-King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
6 hours ago · The World Bank’s broader estimate for Turkey stands at $465 billion to retrofit or rebuild 6.7 million residential units. But it’s not just about the money. Istanbul is densely populated and packed with multi-story apartments, each owned by different individuals, making it difficult to reach agreements to renew buildings.
