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Türkiye detains three rescue workers from Greece

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Türkiye detains three rescue workers from Greece

The police detained three citizens of Greece, members of the rescue team that came to Defne, Hatay for the rescue efforts following the February 6 earthquakes, and seized their cell phones, ÇHD announced.

17 February 2023

Leader of international rescue teams laments having to choose between people under rubble

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Leader of international rescue teams laments having to choose between people under rubble

Leading 91 rescue teams following the devastating February 6 earthquakes in the rescue efforts, Marco Gaebler said he had to give many difficult decisions trying to save as many lives as possible.

17 February 2023

Why are rescue teams leaving Türkiye?

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Why are rescue teams leaving Türkiye?

A member of a rescue team from Spain told a TV channel that the decision of the government of Türkiye to start working on the wreckages of collapsed buildings with heavy equipment was influential in their decision to return.

14 February 2023