Brussels is sending half a million euros to Lombok

The EU is giving financial support to the victims of the heavy earthquake on Lombok.

The half million is meant for the 'most vulnerable' survivors of the quake with a force of 6. 9 last week Sunday, which killed at least 436 people. 'We support the victims. This money should ensure that affected citizens have sufficient resources to get through this difficult time, 'said EU Commissioner Christos Stylianides (humanitarian aid).

Since the quake, there have been numerous aftershocks that have made the rescue and salvage operations more difficult. The EU money is earmarked for some 80,000 people in the most difficult areas.