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Turkish seismologist warns of an earthquake of up to 7.6 Richter in Istanbul

A big earthquake happens every 6 to 10 years says Naci Görür and stresses that "if the wheels of the economy stop in Istanbul, Turkey will collapse on its knees"

Earthquake: Constantinople faces 43.6% probability of Magnitude 6.5 Richter, reports Houliaras

The recent 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the Dardanelles has led some scientists to believe that it is a precursor to a very large earthquake in Constantinople

Earthquake 4,9 Richter in Dardanelles: Fears a major earthquake in Constantinople, seismologists say

Turkey worries for an earthquake greater than 7 Richter - These small tremors "gradually break the faults and lead to major earthquakes"

Constantinople: Warning signs even for tsunami – Big earthquake a given, says Lekkas

The signs have been placed in districts bordering the Sea of Marmara, up to the Phanar, outside the Patriarchate in the Keratian Gulf - Concern also for Hagia Sophia - See photos

“People come to touch the walls”: Fears for Constantinople’s crumbling Byzantine past

Turkish city’s pre-Ottoman heritage is falling away through lack of care or being obscured for political purposes

Broken pagan statue of Greek god Pan unearthed at early church ruins in Turkey

It is unlikely that a Christian church would have kept a statue of such a pagan god

Byzantine-Era sandals with heartfelt inscription unearthed in Constantinople

The pair of 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era lady’s sandals are adorned with a heartwarming message inscribed in Greek

Constantinople: Part of a restaurant collapsed in Bebek – People fell into the sea

Four injured - Dramatic efforts to save those who fell into the water

PKK denies involvement in bomb attack in Turkey

The explosion killed six people

Turkey: Explosion in Constantinople’s Taksim Square (videos)

More than ten injured - The explosion took place during rush hour with Turkish media talking about a suicide bomber

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