European Union countries send more search and rescue teams to Türkiye
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- Published Date: 02:14 | 06 February 2023
- Modified Date: 02:14 | 06 February 2023
The units come from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland and Romania. Italy and Hungary have also offered to send teams to Türkiye, the commission wrote.
The rescue teams are deployed following a request from Türkiye for help.
The EU's Copernicus satellite system has been activated to provide detailed maps of the affected areas, according to the statement.
The bloc is ready to support those affected in Syria through humanitarian assistance programmes, the commission wrote.
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