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Council of Higher Education: Vaccinate students and academics

Council of Higher Education: Vaccinate students and academics

In a letter to the Ministry of Health, the YÖK has requested that the academic and administrative staff of institutions of higher education and the students in formal education be vaccinated against coronavirus by September 2021.

Our life becomes history while we live!

Our life becomes history while we live!

With an article to be published every Thursday, bianet's article series "As the Climate and World Change" will shed light on the fight which is the greatest of all - and perhaps the last of all - in the history of human civilization as we know it!

20 May 2021 Ömer Madra

COVID-19: Turkey reports a higher number of daily fatalities

COVID-19: Turkey reports a higher number of daily fatalities

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 233 people died of coronavirus and 11,553 people tested positive with over 218 thousand tests in a day. 2,162 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

The Health Minister has shared the weekly provincial COVID-19 rates. The new numbers have shown that the number of cases per 100,000 people was nearly 185 in Istanbul and over 152 in the capital city of Ankara on May 8-14.

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 45 thousand

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 45 thousand

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 203 people died of coronavirus and 11,937 people tested positive with over 217 thousand tests in a day. 2,232 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Journalist Adnan Genç dies of coronavirus

Journalist Adnan Genç dies of coronavirus

Journalist Adnan Genç, who was in treatment for COVID-19, has lost his life.

COVID-19: Turkey reports 223 deaths in a day amid ‘gradual normalization’

COVID-19: Turkey reports 223 deaths in a day amid ‘gradual normalization’

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 223 people died of coronavirus and 10,174 people tested positive with over 206 thousand tests in a day. 2,326 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Greenpeace: Plastic waste from UK, Germany illegally dumped, burned in Turkey

Greenpeace: Plastic waste from UK, Germany illegally dumped, burned in Turkey

Turkey's plastic waste import from European countries has increased by eight times in five years, according to Greenpeace.

'Northern Forests dynamited despite the decision to cease operations'

'Northern Forests dynamited despite the decision to cease operations'

The Northern Forests Defense has called on the General Directorate of Forestry, the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, and the Governor's Office of İstanbul to act and fulfill their obligations in line with the decision.

‘Sell your land’: Pro-government company threatens villagers with expropriation

‘Sell your land’: Pro-government company threatens villagers with expropriation

Cengiz Holding has sent a letter to the villagers who object to the mine that the company wants to operate in Mount Ida: “Sell your land or we will appeal to the ministry and request expropriation.”

Turkey’s Interior Ministry issues circular on ‘gradual normalization’

Turkey’s Interior Ministry issues circular on ‘gradual normalization’

Following the 17-day ‘full lockdown’ introduced as part of coronavirus measures, Turkey will gradually lift the restrictions as of May 17.

Turkey reports 223 deaths, over 10,500 cases in a day

Turkey reports 223 deaths, over 10,500 cases in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 223 people died of coronavirus and 10,512 people tested positive with over 200 thousand tests in a day. 2,468 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

'Enjoy, I'm vaccinated': Ministry video for tourists causes outrage on social media

'Enjoy, I'm vaccinated': Ministry video for tourists causes outrage on social media

The Ministry had to delete its video promoting "double security for tourists" after reactions on social media.

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases drop below 12,000

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases drop below 12,000

The Health Ministry has reported 11,534 new cases and 238 deaths for the last 24 hours.

Traffic accident hotspots in İstanbul

Traffic accident hotspots in İstanbul

91 people lost their lives and 19,338 people were wounded in 14,913 traffic accidents that occured within the jurisdiction of the police in İstanbul in 2020.

‘Keep your hands off İkizdere’

‘Keep your hands off İkizdere’

The Turkish Medical Association and 44 medical chambers have raised concerns that the people resisting against the stone quarry in İkizdere are fined due to the pandemic, calling on the authorities to cancel the fines and to stop the project.

Education to continue online in Turkey at the end of ‘full lockdown’

Education to continue online in Turkey at the end of ‘full lockdown’

In a statement released by the Ministry of National Education, it has been announced that distance education will continue at schools on May 17, the first weekday after the Ramadan Feast and the last day of the 17-day ‘full lockdown.’

Turkey reports 232 deaths, over 13 thousand cases in a day

Turkey reports 232 deaths, over 13 thousand cases in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 232 people died of coronavirus and 13,029 people tested positive with over 228 thousand tests in a day. 2,827 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Turkish Medical Association: Patents on vaccines must be lifted

Turkish Medical Association: Patents on vaccines must be lifted

The TTB has made a call to the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) and the World Medical Association (WMA): “Take initiative before authorized and influential national and international institutions for the lifting of patent rights.”

China's Sinovac grants vaccine production license to Turkey, says CEO

China's Sinovac grants vaccine production license to Turkey, says CEO

The company has failed to deliver the number of vaccine doses it agreed with Turkey.

Turkey introduces coronavirus vaccine ID cards

Turkey introduces coronavirus vaccine ID cards

Citizens who received two vaccine doses will be able to create a vaccine ID.

‘Full lockdown’ to remain in force in Turkey on Eid al-Fitr

‘Full lockdown’ to remain in force in Turkey on Eid al-Fitr

The ‘full lockdown’ measures introduced in Turkey on April 29 amid surging numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths will remain in effect on the Ramadan Feast, which will be marked on May 13, 14 and 15, 2021.

Physician’s death from COVID-19 recognized as a death of occupational disease

Physician’s death from COVID-19 recognized as a death of occupational disease

Thanks to the efforts of İzmir Medical Chamber, the death of occupational physician Dr. İdiz from COVID-19 has been recognized as a death due to occupational disease; his spouse and daughter have been provided with a relevant income.

‘Coronavirus cases have dropped by 65 percent in İstanbul’

‘Coronavirus cases have dropped by 65 percent in İstanbul’

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 278 people died of coronavirus and 14,497 people tested positive with over 226 thousand tests in a day. 2,975 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Refugee LGBTI+s deprived of the right to health

Refugee LGBTI+s deprived of the right to health

According to the report of the HEVİ LGBTI+ Association, LGBTI+ refugees face many obstacles such as the language barrier and discriminatory attitude of healthcare workers.

11 May 2021 Elif Solmaz

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

The Health Minister has shared the weekly provincial COVID-19 rates. The new numbers have shown that the number of cases per 100,000 people was nearly 360 in Istanbul and over 247 in the capital city of Ankara on May 1-7.

Turkey’s daily cases drop below 15 thousand

Turkey’s daily cases drop below 15 thousand

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 282 people died of coronavirus and 13,604 people tested positive with slightly over 213 thousand tests in a day. 2,983 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Drought threat in the Northern Forests in the middle of winter

Drought threat in the Northern Forests in the middle of winter

The Northern Forests Research Association has published a quarterly report covering the months of January, February, and March. 331 threats and destructions were detected in the Northern Forests for reasons such as fires, mines, and drought.

Killing of environmentalist couple not solved since 2017

Killing of environmentalist couple not solved since 2017

No action has been taken against marble quarry owners who are accused of inciting the murder.

‘İstanbul has seen a drop in the number of intensive care patients’

‘İstanbul has seen a drop in the number of intensive care patients’

While İstanbul Director of Health Prof. Memişoğlu has said that “there has been a drop in the number of COVID-19 inpatients and intensive care patients in the last week,” Interior Minister Soylu has been “expecting one more sacrifice from the nation.”

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 43 thousand, cases 5 million

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 43 thousand, cases 5 million

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 283 people died of coronavirus and over 15 thousand people tested positive with less than 200 thousand tests in a day. 3,081 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Afghan shepherds: 40-day journey from Afghanistan to Turkey

Afghan shepherds: 40-day journey from Afghanistan to Turkey

When it comes to the profession of shepherding in Turkey, they come to mind first. Every year, hundreds of them travel thousands of kilometers on foot. Here are two of them; the story of Cemal and Muhammed…

7 May 2021 Hakan Erdal