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23.04.2025

His curiosity turned into a profession: Antique dealer since the age of 9

Abdulkadir Ayus is exactly 62 years old and has been living in the magical world of antiques since the age of 9. Born in the Suriçi Hançepek Neighborhood, which is synonymous with the historical texture of Diyarbakır, Ayus' story draws attention with his antique adventure that began with curiosity and turned into a way of life.

23.04.2025

Earthquake victim with cancer and diabetes: My wounds are infected

Thousands of buildings were damaged in Diyarbakır, which was affected by the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş. Some of the citizens who cannot enter their homes or are afraid to enter are struggling to survive in tent cities set up by AFAD.

23.04.2025

Homesickness in Istanbul

İhsan Özdemir was forced to migrate from Van to Istanbul with his family when he was only 15 years old. The village evacuations in the 1990s displaced the Özdemir family, like thousands of others. Since that day, 28 years have passed in Istanbul, one of the most crowded and visible cities in the world.

23.04.2025

Post-Earthquake Shelter Demand: “Ours is life, not eggplant!”

The major earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023 also caused serious destruction in Diyarbakır. According to the damage assessment studies conducted by the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, in the city: 3,252 buildings are severely damaged, 2,828 buildings are moderately damaged, 32,652 buildings are slightly damaged, 61 buildings are facing an urgent demolition decision. This data makes the housing crisis experienced by citizens living around Sakarya Street in the Bağlar district even more visible.