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Turkey’s daily number of cases tops 5 thousand again

Turkey’s daily number of cases tops 5 thousand again

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 58 people died of coronavirus and 5,283 people tested positive with over 223 thousand tests in a day. 751 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Turkey sees warmest May in 51 years

Turkey sees warmest May in 51 years

Precipitation has decreased while temperatures have risen in May 2021, according to the MGM figures.

Soldiers open fire on refugees’ vehicle: Two people lose their lives

Soldiers open fire on refugees’ vehicle: Two people lose their lives

Two refugees have lost their lives and 12 refugees have been wounded in the fire opened by soldiers on a vehicle in Pervari district in Siirt province. The Governor’s Office has stated that “they did not obey the stop warning.”

Six people lose their lives due to bootleg alcohol in Tekirdağ

Six people lose their lives due to bootleg alcohol in Tekirdağ

While six people have died of bootleg alcohol in Tekirdağ’s Çorlu district, 11 others are still in treatment, five in critical condition.

Turkey reports less than 5 thousand daily cases for the first time in months

Turkey reports less than 5 thousand daily cases for the first time in months

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 52 people died of coronavirus and 4,883 people tested positive with over 215 thousand tests in a day. 736 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

All buildings at risk can be repaired with Canal İstanbul’s budget

All buildings at risk can be repaired with Canal İstanbul’s budget

Greenpeace has listed what can be done if the 15-billion-dollar budget allocated to the Canal İstanbul Project is spent for green improvements: Over 14 million households can be provided with 10-ton rainwater collection systems.

Demands of companies, consumers 'killing organic cultivation of watermelon'

Demands of companies, consumers 'killing organic cultivation of watermelon'

"Three, four years ago, we were procuring our own seeds, now we have to plant pumpkin-watermelon hybrid seedlings that we buy from companies," says a watermelon cultivator.

25 June 2021 Mehtap Güngör

TTB warns against Delta variant: 'It might have serious consequences'

TTB warns against Delta variant: 'It might have serious consequences'

Turkish Medical Association warns the public and Health Ministry about the Delta variant of COVID-19, which has become dominant across the world. The TTB notes that the perception of “outbreak is over” might have serious consequences.

Daily number of administered vaccine doses drops below 900 thousand

Daily number of administered vaccine doses drops below 900 thousand

According to the Health Ministry data, 817,934 coronavirus vaccine shots were given in Turkey in a day, bringing the total number to over 45.3 million.

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 59 deaths, over 5,700 cases in a day

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 59 deaths, over 5,700 cases in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 59 people died of coronavirus and 5,703 people tested positive with over 223 thousand tests in a day. 752 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

‘We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes’

‘We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes’

Health Minister Koca has said that 50 thousand people have died of COVID-19 in Turkey according to WHO criteria, adding, “We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes.” 134 delta cases have been reportedly diagnosed in 16 cities.

Vaccination eligibility age to be lowered to 18 in Turkey

Vaccination eligibility age to be lowered to 18 in Turkey

According to the Health Ministry data, 907,801 coronavirus vaccine shots were given in Turkey in a day, bringing the total number to over 44.5 million. The eligibility age for vaccination will be dropped to 18 starting from this Friday, June 25, 2021.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 65 deaths, over 5,800 cases in a day

COVID-19 in Turkey: 65 deaths, over 5,800 cases in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 65 people died of coronavirus and 5,809 people tested positive with over 224 thousand tests in a day. 763 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Either capitalism or the future

Either capitalism or the future

The reason why we are not able to achieve an energy transformation, which is de facto possible, is because such a transformation is against the interests of the capitalists. That is why we need to target the system change, not the climate.

24 June 2021 Tuna Emren

Fire in Syrian waste paper pickers’ house claims three children’s lives

Fire in Syrian waste paper pickers’ house claims three children’s lives

According to the preliminary reports, the fire in Konya province broke out due to the electric heater used for the children upstairs.

Less than a million doses administered in Turkey in 24 hours

Less than a million doses administered in Turkey in 24 hours

According to the Health Ministry data, 971,705 coronavirus vaccine shots were given in Turkey in a day. The Phase 3 trials of the “Turkovac” local vaccine candidate have started. The eligibility age for vaccination has been dropped to 25.

Turkey sees a slight increase in daily coronavirus cases, deaths

Turkey sees a slight increase in daily coronavirus cases, deaths

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 57 people died of coronavirus and 6,143 people tested positive with over 223 thousand tests in a day. 791 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Call for a protest march to the groundbreaking of Canal İstanbul

Call for a protest march to the groundbreaking of Canal İstanbul

Either Canal or İstanbul Coordination will meet in Bakırköy Özgürlük Square on June 26 and hold a protest march to Sazlıdere, where the groundbreaking of Canal İstanbul project will reportedly take place.

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

Some refugees coming from Afghanistan are stuck in Diyarbakır as the smugglers to take them to İstanbul did not show up.

Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night

Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night

"Excuse me but nobody has the right to disturb anyone at night," Erdoğan said as to why the music ban will be imposed.

Turkey to lift countrywide coronavirus curfew

Turkey to lift countrywide coronavirus curfew

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the public after the Cabinet meeting. He has announced that Turkey is set to end pandemic curfews as of July 1, when restrictions on intercity travel and urban public transport will also be lifted.

Over a million vaccine doses administered in Turkey in a day

Over a million vaccine doses administered in Turkey in a day

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced that 1 million 195 thousand 426 doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered in Turkey on June 21.

COVID-19 | Over 5 thousand cases, 51 deaths in Turkey in a day

COVID-19 | Over 5 thousand cases, 51 deaths in Turkey in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 51 people died of coronavirus and 5,294 people tested positive with over 221 thousand tests in a day. 808 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

COVID-19 vaccination | Eligibility age dropped to 30 in Turkey

COVID-19 vaccination | Eligibility age dropped to 30 in Turkey

Starting from June 20, citizens aged 30 and over can get an appointment to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. 5 million doses of China’s CoronaVac vaccine have recently arrived in Turkey, according to the Health Ministry.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 63 deaths, over 5 thousand cases in a day

COVID-19 in Turkey: 63 deaths, over 5 thousand cases in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 63 people died of coronavirus and 5,091 people tested positive with over 213 thousand tests in a day. 813 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Selahattin Demirtaş on İzmir attack: We know the perpetrators, their motives

Selahattin Demirtaş on İzmir attack: We know the perpetrators, their motives

Having his profile picture changed into black, HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Demirtaş has made a brief statement about the İzmir attack on social media: “Our grief is great, but so is our resilience and hope.”

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 49 thousand

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 49 thousand

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 62 people died of coronavirus and 5,904 people tested positive with over 225 thousand tests in a day. 860 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Highest number of cases per 100 thousand people in Kars

Highest number of cases per 100 thousand people in Kars

According to Health Minister Koca, the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases per 100 thousand people were seen in Kars, Bolu, Eskişehir, Gümüşhane and Tokat last week. The lowest numbers were in Hatay, Osmaniye, Adana, Edirne, Mersin.

Covid vaccine consent forms 'increase hesitancy,' warns TTB

Covid vaccine consent forms 'increase hesitancy,' warns TTB

The association says the Ministry of Health should start a communication campaign to encourage people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases top 6 thousand again

Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases top 6 thousand again

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 71 people died of coronavirus and 6,221 people tested positive with over 227 thousand tests in a day. 881 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

We will see beautiful days, coal-free and sunny days

We will see beautiful days, coal-free and sunny days

We can reach sunny days only through struggle. The long-term struggles against coal-fired power plants in Kırklareli, Eskişehir, and Amasra set examples for all of us.

17 June 2021 Elif Ünal

Did we see a play, movie, opera performance in Turkey in 2020?

Did we see a play, movie, opera performance in Turkey in 2020?

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released the 2020 statistics on cinema, theatre, operas, ballets, choirs and groups in Turkey. Marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, last year saw a drop in the number of halls, audience and performances.

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