Skopje, 10 February 2023 (MIA) - Citizens have so far collected over Mden 16 million, i.e. around EUR 260,000, through donation hotlines and North Macedonia's Red Cross Solidarity Fund for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. 

"Citizens are once again showing solidarity. As of February 10, 2023, a total of Mden 16,095,831 have been collected through donation hotlines and the Red Cross Solidarity Fund," said the Red Cross. 

The organization notes that in addition to financial aid, legal entities and natural persons can also donate in-kind assistance, following a list of needs from the Turkish state and the Turkish Red Crescent, including donations of blankets, tents, sleeping bags, pocket warmers, food and hygiene products, etc. 

"All donated items must be new. Priority is given to winter tents, sleeping bags and blankets," said the Red Cross. 

The organization notes that financial aid can also be donated.

The account of North Macedonia's Red Cross Solidarity Fund is 300000001327966, tax number - 4030984271620, Komercijalna Banka in aid for the population in Turkey and Syria.

Citizens can dial 143 400 to donate Mden 100 via Makedonski Telekom and A1. 

For donations in foreign currency: 

NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION: RED CROSS OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIAN

BANK NAME: KOMERCIJALNA BANKA AD SKOPJE

BANK ADDRESS: UL. ORCE NIKOLOV NO. 3, 1000 SKOPJE, MACEDONIA

BANK ACCOUNT: 300000000000133 25730522-11

SWIFT CODE: KOBSMK2X

IBAN CODE: MK07300701000001228