ATHENS - Greece sent thousands of tents, beds and blankets on Thursday (Feb 9) to help the hundreds of thousands of people left homeless by deadly earthquakes in Turkey, in an act of solidarity with a neighbour that is a Nato ally but also a historic foe. Greece plans to provide a total of 80 tonnes of assistance such as...
Aid material, provided by the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection, is loaded on a plane, following the deadly earthquake in Turkey, at the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport of Athens, Greece, on Feb 9, 2023.ATHENS - Greece sent thousands of tents, beds and blankets on Thursday to help the hundreds of thousands of people left homeless by deadly earthquakes in Turkey, in an act of solidarity with a neighbour that is a Nato ally but also a historic foe.
"We have brought medicines, medical supplies and essentials to relieve a bit the pain of quake-afflicted people," said Greek Civil Protection Minister Christos Stylianides, who escorted the aid to Adana. "It's time we all show our feelings of humanism." Greece and Turkey have been at odds for decades over a range of issues, from territorial rights in the Aegean Sea to ethnically-split Cyprus and migration, and tensions had rekindled recently.
In addition to the aid sent, some 36 Greek rescue workers with dogs, doctors and engineers have been operating in Turkey. Greek authorities have said the Greek teams have pulled out five survivors from the rubble in the Turkish town of Hatay, among thousands still buried under collapsed buildings.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hope fades for survivors as Turkey-Syria earthquake toll passes 20,000ANTAKYA, Turkey/JANDARIS, Syria - Cold, hunger and despair gripped hundreds of thousands of people left homeless after the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria three days ago as the death toll passed 20,000 on Thursday (Feb 9). The rescue of a 2-year-old boy after 79 hours trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in Hatay, Turkey, and several other people...
Read more »
Atlanta United sign Greece striker Giakoumakis from CelticAtlanta United have signed Greece striker Giorgos Giakoumakis from Scottish champions Celtic, both clubs said on Wednesday.The 28-year-old, who joined Celtic in August 2021 from Dutch club VVV-Venlo, has signed a contract to 2026. He joined Atlanta on a Designated Player deal.'Giorgos is a player w
Read more »
Erdogan’s election hopes could hinge on Turkey earthquake responseMr Erdogan swept into power after a bungled government response to a 1999 earthquake. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Clock ticking for rescue teams in Turkey, Syria quake as death toll nears 8,000The desperate search is complicated by geography and geopolitics, freezing weather and the sheer scope of the disaster. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
SK On confirms termination of non-biding agreement to build battery cell venture in TurkeySEOUL : South Korean electric vehicle maker SK On said on Wednesday the non-binding memorandum of understanding between SK On, Ford Motor Co and Koc Holding AS to build a battery cell venture in Turkey has been terminated by mutual agreement.SK On - whose parent SK Innovation Co Ltd counts Hyundai Motor C
Read more »
Stories of hope and grief surface after devastating Turkey, Syria quakeAs the hours tick by and the death toll continues to rise after an earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, heartwarming tales have emerged amid the overwhelming grief. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »