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Post-earthquake recovery: Over 46,000 families rebuild homes in Al Haouz

More than 46,000 families in Morocco’s Al Haouz province have rebuilt or rehabilitated their homes following last year’s devastating earthquake. The reconstruction efforts, supported by a national recovery program, have been backed by significant financial allocations exceeding MAD 4.2 billion......

Strengthening seismic preparedness in Morocco with Japan and UNESCO support

A new seismic monitoring station was officially inaugurated at the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Sabti Dam in Morocco’s Chichaoua Province on Tuesday. This installation is part of a network of 20 stations deployed nationwide, supported through a collaborative project involving UNESCO, the Japanese government,......

A 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Greek Coasts

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Greece early Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was situated in the southern Aegean Sea, 15 kilometers from Kasos Island, at a depth of 78 kilometers. The seismic event took place at 1:51 a.m. local......

Myanmar junta continues attacks despite ceasefire amid quake crisis

Despite announcing a ceasefire after a deadly earthquake in March, Myanmar's junta has continued its military campaign, including airstrikes and artillery fire, according to the United Nations and data from a crisis monitor. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, is the deadliest natural disaster......

6.2 Magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul, injuring over 150

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday, sending residents into a panic and resulting in more than 150 injuries, though no fatalities have been reported. The tremor occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time in the Sea of Marmara, near Silivri, approximately......

EBRD, EU, and Finéa collaborate to revitalize small businesses after Al Haouz earthquake

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has joined forces with the European Union (EU) and the Moroccan financing institution Finéa to provide essential support to small businesses in regions impacted by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake. On September 8, 2023, a powerful......

Myanmar Junta Leader Attends Regional Summit as Earthquake Toll Surpasses 3,000

Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to attend a regional summit in Bangkok on Thursday as the country grapples with the devastating aftermath of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has claimed over 3,000 lives. The summit, organized by BIMSTEC—a coalition of seven Bay of Bengal......

Myanmar pays tribute to earthquake victims as death toll surpasses 2,700

Authorities in Myanmar observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of a devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,700 lives, including 50 children at a preschool near Mandalay. The tragic earthquake, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, struck the country on Friday around lunchtime, marking the most powerful......

Myanmar Struggles With Earthquake Aftermath as Aid Arrives

Foreign aid and rescue teams reached Myanmar on Sunday to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake left over 1,600 dead and caused widespread destruction. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest in the country in a century, struck on Friday, resulting in 1,644 fatalities, 3,408 injuries,......