Kristina Karasu

Earthquakes are a danger worldwide, especially for large cities. Seismologists assume that the 15-million metropolis of Istanbul will be hit by a particularly severe earthquake in the next few years. In front of the megacity, two tectonic plates meet and create an extreme subterranean tension. In a race against time, new types of early warning systems, emergency plans and earthquake-proof buildings are being developed.

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The ARD series *ERDOĞAN* sets out to uncover the truth: For the first time, former associates and confidants from Erdoğan’s inner circle describe this man’s journey from an unwavering idealist to a controversial ruler. Their accounts reveal the inner drive behind his rise and the mechanisms of his power: Why was he able to repeatedly turn political defeats into opportunities? Where does his political instinct come from—the ability to recognize key moments and exploit them to his advantage? How did he manage to be elected as the undisputed sole ruler?