€88.9m worth of aid for Croatia earthquake relief

 

The European Commission have provided the first disbursement of financial aid to Croatia, under the EU Solidarity Fund, to help repair the damaged caused by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the capital city of Zagreb in March 2020. One person was killed and 27 others were injured in the seismic event.

EU Solidarity Fund: Commission gives financial support to Croatia following earthquake

The Commission announces today advance of financial aid worth €88.9 million under the EU Solidarity Fund to Croatia, following the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Zagreb and its surroundings on 22 March 2020. This comes as a contribution to the country's efforts to assist the population, restore essential infrastructures and services.

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