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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.

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.

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.

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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?

Scenes

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Europe News

EU sends search and rescue teams to Turkey following deadly earthquake

Thirteen EU Member States have offered to send emergency personnel to Turkey. Brussels also says it is "ready to support those affected in Syria."

Turkey

More than 4,600 dead after deadly quakes in Turkey and Syria

Rescue workers and residents frantically searched for survivors under the rubble of crushed buildings in several cities on both sides of the border.

Finland

Sweden tightens anti-terror laws, as Finland confirms joint NATO bid

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm that it's "in everyone's interest" that the Nordic neighbours join NATO together.

World News

Finland still hopes to join NATO with Sweden

Ankara says Finland's NATO bid is "less problematic" than Sweden's after Turkey accused the government in Stockholm of enabling groups it deems as terror organisations. But Finland's FM says it is important for both countries to join the alliance at the same time.

Sweden

Finland hints at stalling joint-NATO with Sweden after row with Turkey

The hold-up follows Ankara announcing it would not back Sweden's NATO bid following an anti-Turkey protest in Stockholm. Finland, it seems, is reassessing its options but still insist joining with Sweden is the number one option.

World News

Finish president says aim is still for two countries to join together

Following Turkish outrage at a pro-Kurd demonstration in Sweden, Finland said it might consider decoupling its NATO application from its Nordic neighbour.

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan announces elections for 14 May

The election is expected to be Erdogan's most difficult one since he took office as prime minister some two decades ago.

Greece

Greece says it prevented 260,000 migrants from entering in 2022

Ankara insists it follows international law, but if a migrant qualifies for refugee status they cannot be ruled to have broken the law by crossing a border.

Greece

'Solidarity is a must': Greece calls for EU help on migration

Greece prevented around 260,000 migrants from entering illegally in 2022, an official said on Saturday.

Sweden

Protest in Istanbul after Swedish politician sets fire to the Quran

Turkish citizens furious over the burning of the Quran by a right-wing politician in Sweden are holding a rally in Istanbul on Saturday.

Sweden

'Quran burning' protest scuppers Turkey-Sweden NATO talks

"To allow this [protest] action despite all our warnings is to encourage hate crimes and Islamophobia", said Turkey's presidential spokesman.