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Earthquake Turkey/Syria

Stand: 28.05.2024

An earthquake struck around 1,000 kilometers southeast of Istanbul in the early morning of February 6.

Around 50,000 people lost their lives. Mayor Florian Janik reacted to the earthquake disaster with a letter of solidarity to his counterpart Sayin Riza Akpolat in the Turkish twin city of Beşiktaş on the day of the disaster. Janik wrote: "The terrible earthquake in your country leaves us all speechless. In view of so many deaths and material damage, I am simply stunned. I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and all Turks. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult days."

Information about the terrible event

A destroyed house.

Appeal for donations for earthquake relief

According to estimates, 23 million people are affected in the Turkey-Syria border region.

A glass wall with the words Welcome in several languages

Earthquake: Entry and exit regulations

Information and tips from our Immigration Office on extending your visitor's visa and inviting family members to Erlangen.