earthquake in Turkey and Syria 2023

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Turkey praises Russian rescuers for relief efforts

Turkey praises Russian rescuers for relief efforts

Ankara appreciates the assistance of Russian rescuers participating in relief efforts in the quake-hit areas of southeastern Turkey, the regional office of the country’s Emergency Management Authority said on Wednesday. …

Commemorative event at Turkish Embassy in Moscow

Commemorative event at Turkish Embassy in Moscow

A spontaneous action in memory of the victims of the devastating earthquake is taking place in Moscow near the Turkish embassy. A variety of people, including representatives of the Azerbaijani and Turkish diasporas, …

Death toll from Türkiye earthquake surpasses 7000

Death toll from Türkiye earthquake surpasses 7000

At least 7,108 people were killed and 40,910 others injured after two strong earthquakes on Monday jolted southern Türkiye, the country's disaster agency said on Wednesday. The magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes, centered in the …

Russia to send additional group of rescuers to Turkey

Russia to send additional group of rescuers to Turkey

An additional group of rescuers will be sent to earthquake-stricken Turkey by order of Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov, the ministry’s press service said on Wednesday. "The head of the Russian Emergencies …

Türkiye's Van hit by 4.2-magnitude earthquake

Türkiye's Van hit by 4.2-magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Türkiye's Van province, Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 12 km. No casualties have been reported so far. …

Turkish earthquake death toll reaches 5,894

Turkish earthquake death toll reaches 5,894

The death toll from the series of devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey on Monday has topped 5,800, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay told local television channels early on Wednesday. "Regretfully, we have more casualties to …

Fire at Turkey's Iskenderun port extinguished

Fire at Turkey's Iskenderun port extinguished

A fire that engulfed hundreds of shipping containers at Turkey's Iskenderun Port after massive earthquakes in the region have been extinguished, the country's defence ministry said on Tuesday. Turkey's maritime authority …