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Works ongoing to remove 101 million tons of quake rubble

Within the scope of efforts to remove tons of rubble following the deadly Feb. 6 quakes, the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry has assessed that some 101 million tons of debris lie in the quake-hit region, 2 million tons of which can be recycled to contribute to the economy, says a senior official.

Greek Journalists to Sue Turkish Religious Authority For Destroyed Cameras 

Earthquake victims mourn relatives who lost their lives in the powerful earthquakes, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 5 March 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA

The reporters were in Turkey covering the deadly earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people and left millions without homes. All three are freelancers and received official journalistic accreditation from the Turkish state.

Floods Kill at Least Ten in Quake-Hit Area in Turkey

Floods caused by heavy rain have killed at least ten people in Turkey's Sanliurfa and Adiyaman provinces, which were hit by severe twin earthquakes in February.

"Our goal is to find our missing people as soon as possible," Adil Karaismailoglu, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, said on Wednesday.

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