HATAY — 2023 · Major Tragedy

Rönesans Residence Case

Under InvestigationSources: ALast updated: 14 October 2026

The 12-storey, 250-flat Rönesans Residence in Antakya collapsed in the earthquakes of 6 February 2023. Marketed as 'a corner of paradise', its ruins claimed 269 lives, including footballer Christian Atsu. The contractors, building-inspection company officials and site managers were charged with causing multiple deaths through conscious negligence, with prosecutors seeking up to 22.5 years. The trial, which opened in April 2024, is ongoing; the court rejected families' request to add charges of murder with possible intent.

Date: 2023
Place: Antakya, Hatay
Category: Major Tragedy
Case Status: Under Investigation
Coordinates: 36.2200, 36.1600 ↗

Timeline of Events

6 February 2023Rönesans Residence collapsed; 269 died.
February 2023The contractors were detained.

April 2024The eight-defendant trial opened in Hatay.
September 2026The court rejected the possible-intent request; the trial continues.

Sources

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