Cabinet approves €0.5 million in aid to Turkey for Syria, KNEWS

File photo - Destruction from Feb 6 earthquake in Turkey

Source: CNA

15 FEBRUARY 2023 - 12:13

At the start of today's session, the Council of Ministers observed a one-minute silence in memory of the victims of the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

The release of the €0.5 million in aid for the earthquake victims in both countries will be done in accordance with the Council of Ministers' procedures, according to President Nicos Anastasiades.

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