The EU and the Turkish Red Crescent signed an agreement on construction of 1,200 temporary houses for people left without homes after the earthquake in Van Province in south-east Turkey on October 23, the European Commission says.
The project will cost about 4 million euros. The Turkish Red Crescent will make the necessary purchases and assemblage. Accommodation will be provided in cooperation with a set of organizations, such as the government of Van Province and municipalities.
6,000 people will receive new houses, ech consisting of two rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom with a toilet. They will have water, electricity and sewers.
