Evacuees received safe shelters in gym facilities, conference centers, schools, and public places, along with essential provisions like food, water, and medical aid, thanks to the efforts of authorities and volunteers on the ground.
A strong earthquake struck Friday between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing several buildings in Turkey's western Izmir province and causing some damage in Samos
Greece claims rights over the waters around Kastellorizo but Turkey rejects this, insisting it has greater claims to the eastern Mediterranean because it has a longer coastline.
