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Grid news — August 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Grid published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

3 publications

  1. WorldEarthWeatherGrid

    Earthquake Aftermath: Rescue Efforts and Evacuations in Colombia

    Following a 7.4 earthquake in Colombia on August 10, rescue efforts are underway in various cities, including Pereira, Cali, and Dosquebradas. Buildings have collapsed, and there are signs of life under the rubble. Authorities are asking for silence to detect any sounds or signs of life. Dozens of families have been evacuated due to the risk of further collapse. In Pereira, the center was heavily affected, and several structures collapsed. In Buenaventura, more than 50 families are affected as their homes have been reduced to rubble. Farmers in Versalles, Valle del Cauca, have also been affected and are asking for help. In Pereira, people were evacuated from a shelter due to the risk of collapse.
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  2. SocietyFraudLaunderingGrid

    Turkish Authorities Launch Operation Against Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization

    The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a wide-ranging financial crime operation targeting the 'Alihan Kuriş Crime Organization'. Arrest, search, and seizure warrants have been issued for 49 suspects, including Alihan Kuriş, who is alleged to be the leader of the organization. The operation, conducted simultaneously in 17 provinces, involves investigating crimes including forming and leading a criminal organization, membership in a criminal organization, laundering proceeds from crime, fraud, and violating the Tax Procedure Law. It was determined that more than 100 billion TL has been smuggled out of the country through individuals and companies linked to the organization. Trusteeship has been appointed to companies suspected of laundering criminal proceeds.
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