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Houses damaged in controlled explosion in nuclear power plant site

Houses damaged in controlled explosion in nuclear power plant site

The Governor’s Office of Mersin has released a written statement and announced that the explosion at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant construction site was “planned”, adding that the damage to houses will be compensated.

20 January 2021

‘The worst vaccine is better than the best coronavirus disease’

‘The worst vaccine is better than the best coronavirus disease’

Prof. Alpay Azap from the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Vaccine Working Group says, “The worst possible vaccine is better than the best coronavirus disease. One definitely needs to be vaccinated for this reason.”

19 January 2021

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 24 thousand

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 24 thousand

While Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 164 COVID-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Koca has announced that Turkey will start the vaccination of people staying in care and nursing homes, and of those caring for them today.

19 January 2021

Report: Armed violence in Turkey increased in 2020 despite lockdowns

Report: Armed violence in Turkey increased in 2020 despite lockdowns

The incidence of armed violence increased by 69 percent in 2020 compared to 2015, according to a new report.

18 January 2021

'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'

'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'

Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that Turkey is planning to reopen schools on February 15: “The decision on possible scenarios of school reopening will be decided and shared with the public 10 days before the scheduled reopening date.”

18 January 2021

COVID-19 in Turkey: 165 deaths, over 6 thousand new cases

COVID-19 in Turkey: 165 deaths, over 6 thousand new cases

While Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 165 COVID-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, over 700 thousand health workers were vaccinated against the virus in the first four days and vaccinations are expected to begin at nursing homes this week.

18 January 2021

Turkey has three million vaccine doses; it needs 120 million in six months for 'full immunity'

Turkey has three million vaccine doses; it needs 120 million in six months for 'full immunity'

The government has agreed with China to buy 50 million doses of the CoronaVac vaccine and received the first batch of three million doses.

15 January 2021

İstanbul’s Municipal Council approves opening of new bread buffets

İstanbul’s Municipal Council approves opening of new bread buffets

Having voted against the opening of 142 new bread buffets across İstanbul, the members of the Metropolitan Municipal Council from the ruling AKP and MHP have, this time, approved the proposal, but on certain conditions.

15 January 2021

285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac

285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac

Since early Thursday, 285 thousand healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Addressing the current vaccination efforts in the country, ruling AKP’s spokesperson Çelik has said, “Now, the vaccination process has transparently begun.”

15 January 2021

Turkey’s daily cases drop below 9 thousand, according to Ministry

Turkey’s daily cases drop below 9 thousand, according to Ministry

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 170 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 8,962 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 169,847.

15 January 2021

President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns

President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns

All political leaders and lawmakers should encourage the public to get vaccinated, the president has said.

14 January 2021

Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day

Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day

The Ministry of Health approved the emergency use of China's CoronaVac yesterday.

14 January 2021

COVID-19: Turkey reports 173 deaths, over 9,500 new cases

COVID-19: Turkey reports 173 deaths, over 9,500 new cases

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 173 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 9,554 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 173,603.

14 January 2021

Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV

Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV

The country will start the mass inoculation of the Covid-19 vaccine with health workers tomorrow, Minister Koca has announced.

13 January 2021

Report: Pro-government construction company to start new project in natural protected area

Report: Pro-government construction company to start new project in natural protected area

A company owned by Cengiz Holding has applied for an environmental impact assessment report for a project in Bodrum's Paradise Bay.

13 January 2021

Court cancels tender for hunting of vulnerable goat species, cites Berne Convention

Court cancels tender for hunting of vulnerable goat species, cites Berne Convention

A court has ruled that the public benefit of the revenue that would come from the tender would not compensate for the loss of the animals.

13 January 2021

Environmental group warns of increasing pesticide poisonings

Environmental group warns of increasing pesticide poisonings

Worldwide pesticide poisoning cases increased by 185 percent in 30 years, according to a new study.

13 January 2021

‘Not dolphins, but humans are behind the drop in fish stocks’

‘Not dolphins, but humans are behind the drop in fish stocks’

Since an academic recommended hunting dolphins in the face of declining fish populations in Turkey's waters, biologists and environmentalists have been stressing that human activities are responsible for the drop in fish stocks, not dolphins.

13 January 2021

Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination

Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination

In the first step, health care workers, people aged 65 and above, and adults living in crowded places such as shelters will be vaccinated.

13 January 2021

Heavy rainfall and flood in İzmir

Heavy rainfall and flood in İzmir

Hit by heavy rainfall, several houses and workplaces have been flooded in the districts of Buca, Karabağlar and Konak in Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir.

13 January 2021

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 23 thousand

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 23 thousand

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 171 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 9,809 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 179,208.

13 January 2021

71 percent of Artvin province is mining licensed

71 percent of Artvin province is mining licensed

The TEMA Foundation has prepared a report regarding the mining activities in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Artvin. The report has shown that 71 percent of the province is currently mining licensed.

12 January 2021

Agricultural land of 111 thousand square meters becomes ‘commercial area’

Agricultural land of 111 thousand square meters becomes ‘commercial area’

In İstanbul, an agricultural land of 111 thousand square meters has been zoned for construction and declared a “commercial area.” There are currently 1,443 trees in the parcel and commercial units can now be built on 61 thousand square meters.

12 January 2021

COVID-19 in Turkey: Over 10 thousand new cases, 174 deaths

COVID-19 in Turkey: Over 10 thousand new cases, 174 deaths

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 174 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 10,220 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 180,303.

12 January 2021

35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week

35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week

Ministry of Interior has announced that a legal or administrative action has been taken against 35,544 people for violating the COVID-19 curfews over the past week. Citizens can object to the fines by appealing to the authority indicated in the notification.

11 January 2021

COVID-19: Turkey reports over 9 thousand new cases, 176 deaths

COVID-19: Turkey reports over 9 thousand new cases, 176 deaths

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 176 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 9,138 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 162,786.

11 January 2021

WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts

WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has held an online meeting with WHO's Kluge, informing him about the country's efforts to slow down the Covid-19 outbreak.

Turkey reports over 12,000 new Covid cases, patients in critical care continue to decrease

Turkey reports over 12,000 new Covid cases, patients in critical care continue to decrease

The country's tally stands at 2.29 million cases and 22.264 deaths.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Death toll tops 22 thousand

COVID-19 in Turkey: Death toll tops 22 thousand

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 191 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 13,830 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 182,645.

İstanbul has enough water for 45 days, Ankara for 110 days

İstanbul has enough water for 45 days, Ankara for 110 days

While Chamber of Chemical Engineers Chair Dr. Uğurlu has said that the dams providing İstanbulites with water have enough water for 45 days, Ankara Mayor Yavaş has indicated that the capital city's dams will suffice for 110 days.

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Armenians in Turkey celebrate the Christmas, which they call "Surp Dzinunt (the Holy Birth), on January 6. They begin Christmas celebrations after seven weeks of preparations. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it...

‘Turkey’s inactive COVID-19 vaccine candidates are ready for human trials’

‘Turkey’s inactive COVID-19 vaccine candidates are ready for human trials’

While the Health Ministry has announced that 194 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Koca has released a statement and said that “three inactive COVID-19 vaccine candidates are ready for human trials.”