ANKARA, Feb 8 Turkey ready to accommodate earthquake victims Turkish provinces in hotels in Antalya, Alanya, with their consent, President Tayyip Erdogan said.
«From here I would like to make one more statement: we have negotiated with hotels in Antalya, Alanya, Mersin and are ready to accommodate our citizens in the hotels of these provinces, if they agree… If our citizens wish, we will mobilize all our capabilities by placing them there. All needs, such as food and drink, will be satisfied,» Erdogan said in an address to the people in the epicenter of the earthquake — the province of Kahramanmarash.< br>Common trouble: rescue operation in Turkey and Syria after the earthquake
A devastating earthquake hit southeast Turkey on Monday night, affected several Syrian provinces and was felt in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Georgia, Abkhazia.
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A devastating earthquake occurred in the southeast of Turkey on Monday night, affected several Syrian provinces and was felt in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Georgia, Abkhazia.
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Later, seismologists registered three dozen aftershocks and powerful new shocks.
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Later, seismologists registered three dozen aftershocks and powerful new shocks.
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The death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeded four thousand people, more than 20 thousand were injured.
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The death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeded four thousand people, more than 20 thousand were injured.
More than eight thousand people were rescued from the rubble in Turkey.
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From under Over 8,000 people have been rescued from rubble in Turkey.
«We are facing one of the biggest disasters in the world,» Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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«We are facing one of the biggest disasters in the world,» Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Turkey has declared seven days of mourning. National flags throughout the country and in missions abroad are flown at half mast until sunset on February 12.
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7 days of mourning declared in Turkey. State flags throughout the country and in missions abroad are flown at half mast until sunset on February 12.
Ancient monuments, including the citadel of Aleppo in Syria, suffered from the earthquake. It is possible that several UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey have been affected by the natural disaster.
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From earthquakes hit ancient monuments, including the citadel of Aleppo in Syria. It is possible that several UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey have been affected by the natural disaster.
UNESCO is concerned about the situation and has promised assistance to the victims in Syria and Turkey within its mandate.
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UNESCO is concerned about the situation and promised assistance to the victims in Syria and Turkey within the framework of its mandate.
Rescuers from different countries are helping to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Russian specialists are working in one of the most severely affected Turkish regions — Kahramanmarash.
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Rescuers from different countries are helping to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Russian specialists are working in one of the most severely affected Turkish regions — Kahramanmarash.
Another plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with rescuers, dog handlers and special equipment has arrived in Syria. The Russian military will help them.
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Another plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with rescuers, dog handlers and special equipment arrived in Syria. The Russian military will help them.
Specialists have everything they need to search for people under the rubble.
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Specialists have everything they need to search for people under the rubble.
Rescuers will work around the clock.
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Rescuers will work around the clock.
In Moscow, caring people bring flowers to the embassies of Syria and Turkey.
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In Moscow, caring people bring flowers to the embassies of Syria and Turkey.
The Turkish Embassy in Moscow lowered its flag to half-mast in mourning. Near the building there are flowers and children's toys, candles are burning.
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The Turkish Embassy in Moscow has flown its flag to half-mast in mourning. Flowers and children's toys lie near the building, candles are burning.
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A devastating earthquake occurred in southeastern Turkey on Monday night, affected several Syrian provinces and was felt in Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, Georgia, Abkhazia.
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Later, seismologists registered three dozen aftershocks and powerful new shocks.
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The death toll in Turkey and Syria exceeded four thousand people, more than 20 thousand were injured.
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More than eight thousand people were rescued from the rubble in Turkey.
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«We are facing one of the biggest disasters in the world,» said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Turkey has declared seven days of mourning. State flags throughout the country and in missions abroad are flown at half mast until sunset on February 12.
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Ancient monuments, including the citadel of Aleppo in Syria, suffered from the earthquake. It is possible that several UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey have been affected by the natural disaster.
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UNESCO is concerned about the situation and has promised assistance to those affected in Syria and Turkey within its mandate.
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Rescuers from different countries are helping to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. Russian specialists are working in one of the most severely affected Turkish regions — Kahramanmarash.
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Another plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with rescuers, dog handlers and special equipment has arrived in Syria. The Russian military will help them.
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Specialists have everything they need to search for people under the rubble.
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Rescuers will work around the clock.
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In Moscow, caring people come with flowers to the embassies of Syria and Turkey.
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The Turkish Embassy in Moscow half-mast in connection with mourning. Near the building there are flowers and children's toys, candles are burning.