Erdogan warns of earthquake risks after Santorini tremors![]() February 4, 2025 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan underlined the significance of earthquake preparedness for both Turkey and Greece after tremors were recorded near Santorini. “The tremors on the Greek side serve as a reminder to both nations of the importance of preparedness. Earthquake readiness is a matter of survival for our country,” Erdogan stated after a cabinet meeting, according to ekathimerini.com Recalling the destructive earthquakes that hit Turkey in February 2023, he warned, “We have no choice but to quickly make our cities, especially Istanbul, earthquake-resistant.” He also emphasized the duty of local authorities, asserting, “I reiterate that local authorities must prepare their cities for earthquakes instead of seeking votes.” ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |