Turkish provincial residents seized by panic over tsunami rumors June 14, 2012 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Locals in the Turkish Aegean district of Fethiye rushed to nearby highways to escape their town following rumors that a tsunami was about to hit their area in the wake of recent seismic activity, Hürriyet Daily News reported. A 6.0 magnitude earthquake the city on June 10, precipitating a number of aftershocks, frightening residents in the surrounding region. Rumors of an approaching tsunami spread quickly through mobile phones and social media, prompting hundreds to leave town. Houses were evacuated and traffic jams blocked roads. The panic was caused by several news stories that reported the high probability that a tsunami would follow the quakes. Authorities denied the tsunami rumors, telling locals that there was no reason to panic.   Top stories 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. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Latest news Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan  The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan.Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic.Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”.Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |
