ISTANBUL: Turkish officials say dozens were slightly injured after an earthquake in southeastern Turkey.
The earthquake struck Samsat village in the province of Adiyaman early Tuesday at 3.34 a.m. local time (0034 GMT). The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.2 at 10 kilometers deep.
Turkey’s health minister said of those injured, 35 were still receiving treatment, according to official Anadolu news agency. The regional governor said the injuries were caused as people fled their homes in panic.
Anadolu quoted victim Zeynep Berk whose house collapsed on her and four others. Neighbors rescued the family and attempts to recover their 150 animals continue.
The quake was felt in neighboring provinces. Turkey’s Kandilli Earthquake Monitoring Center recorded at least 13 aftershocks.
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Dozens injured after earthquake in southeast Turkey
Dozens injured after earthquake in southeast Turkey
- Dozens of people were injured in the earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey
- The 5.2 magnitude quake was 10 kilometers deep
UAE says Algeria move to end air pact has no immediate impact on flights
- On Saturday, Algeria said it has begun the process of cancelling its air services agreement with the UAE, signed in Abu Dhabi in 2013
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates said that Algeria's notification to terminate an air services agreement between the two countries will not have any "immediate impact on flight operations", the state news agency WAM reported on Sunday, citing the country's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
On Saturday, Algeria said it has begun the process of cancelling its air services agreement with the UAE, signed in Abu Dhabi in 2013.
GCAA said the air services agreement with Algeria remained in force "during the legally mandated notice period," without giving further details.
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