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Euroviews. WHO spokesperson: In Turkey and Syria, we are in a race against time

The earthquake has affected a population of an estimated 23 million people, and the vulnerable have become even more vulnerable, Tarik Jašarević explained.

Turkey

Euroviews. Climate change-related disasters are surging. Someone has to pay

With mounting evidence that climate change increases the risk of natural disasters, governments should turn the tables on international petroleum companies and hold them responsible, Prof İbrahim Özdemir argues.

Turkey

As rescuers search the rubble in Kahramanmaras, looters target shops

The city and region of Kahramanmaras was at the epicentre of Turkey's earthquake on Monday. As rescuers search for survivors, shopkeepers guard their premises against looters.

Culture news

Euroviews. Freedom of speech or an insult? Charlie Hebdo cartoon angers Turkey

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey

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Syria

Syria struggles to cope, as death toll approaches 3,000

Aleppo was one of the places devastated by Monday’s earthquake, as the suffering from the natural disaster added to the civil war toll.

Turkey

Erdogan acknowledges 'shortcomings' in response to earthquake

Turkey’s president has acknowledged there were ‘shortcomings’ in Ankara’s response to Monday’s earthquake as residents call for specialised equipment to rescue loved ones.

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WATCH: Two children rescued from quake rubble after 43 hours

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors after the region was hit on Monday by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and powerful aftershocks.

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WATCH: Race against time after Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rubble after Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey.

Europe News

Syria requests European humanitarian aid 2 days after earthquake

Syrian government requests European humanitarian assistance two days after devastating earthquake

Turkey

The US promises help to Syria as quake death toll climbs higher

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will get help to the Syrian people affected by the devastating earthquake despite no relationship with their government.

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Survivors pulled from rubble after earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

Rescuers in Turkey searched through the frigid night into Tuesday morning, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed thousands of people.

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Watch: 'Where is my mum?' child pulled from Turkey rubble asks

"Where is my mum?" A girl asks rescuers as she is pulled from the rubble caused by a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Northern Syria on Monday night.

Turkey

Fact-check: Old videos claim to show aftermath of Turkey earthquake

As the death toll soars following the Turkey-Syria earthquake, so is the amount of fake information and videos.

Turkey

'We could hear their voices': Digging for earthquake survivors

Desperate search for suvivors ongoing as international teams join rescuers trying to reach survivors of Monday's devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Bulgaria

EU rescuers in Turkey as quake death toll passes 5,000

As EU rescuers set to work alongside Turkish emergency workers in the hunt for survivors of Monday's earthquake, Euronews joined a Bulgarian team flying in to the disaster zone.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes?

Details on travel to the region and donations appeals launched by the travel industry.

Turkey

More than 7000 dead as race to find quake survivors carries into night

Search teams and aid have been poured into Turkey and Syria as rescuers work in freezing temperatures - sometimes using their bare hands - to dig through the remains of buildings flattened by Monday's powerful earthquake.

Turkey

What are the challenges in getting aid to Turkey and Syria quickly?

First responders in Turkey and Syria are running against the time: How are international aid organisations coordinating to help the most vulnerable in the quickest time possible?

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WATCH: Victims treated in Syrian hospital following deadly quake

At least 3,500 people have died in quakes felt in Syria and Turkey.

Syria

Search for survivors as hundreds killed by earthquake in Syria

The quake killed at least 239 people and left at least another 648 injured in government-controlled parts of Syria.