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‘What is done is done in Kirazlıyayla, what happens if we win the lawsuit?’

‘What is done is done in Kirazlıyayla, what happens if we win the lawsuit?’

The villagers of Kirazlıyayla in Bursa are still resisting against the works of Meyra Mining Company for a lead, zinc and copper processing plant and tailings dam in the region.

30 June 2020 Sakine Orman

Ministry approves environmental plan for Canal İstanbul

Ministry approves environmental plan for Canal İstanbul

An environmental plan for a 13,364-hectare land around the Canal İstanbul project has been approved.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Intensive care patients exceed 1,000 again, new cases over 1,300

Covid-19 in Turkey: Intensive care patients exceed 1,000 again, new cases over 1,300

Total cases have neared 200,000 while the number of active cases are slightly more than 20,000, according to the Ministry of Health.

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

“As the due consideration is not given to protective and preventive health services, obesity increased by 38.9 percent in 11 years,” main opposition CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted.

Habitat loss threatens Turkey's unique salamander

Habitat loss threatens Turkey's unique salamander

Climate change and human-induced environmental factors never have a positive impact on endemic populations, says herpetologist Merk Karış.

Endangered cat observed by chance in Turkey

Endangered cat observed by chance in Turkey

The location of the jungle cat has not been disclosed to protect it from poachers.

Turkey reports 1,458 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,458 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Total cases have climbed to 193,115 as the number of patients in intensive care units continue to increase.

Diyarbakır Medical Chamber: Covid-19 cases rapidly increasing, 155 health workers infected

Diyarbakır Medical Chamber: Covid-19 cases rapidly increasing, 155 health workers infected

While İstanbul has been the epicenter of the outbreak in Turkey, other parts of the country have seen a surge following the reopening on June 1.

25 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Moderate earthquake hits eastern Van province

Moderate earthquake hits eastern Van province

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s eastern province of Van. While 5 people have been wounded according to initial reports, the earthquake has also caused damages in some houses in Gürpınar district.

Locals struggle against mining company in Konya: ‘Can anybody hear us?’

Locals struggle against mining company in Konya: ‘Can anybody hear us?’

Taking no notice of the warning of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), a company is exploring coal mine in Ilgın, Konya. While the DSİ warns that the area is not suitable for mining as there are water basins, locals are waging a struggle for ecology.

25 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Hospitals are full, at least 200 houses are in quarantine in Cizre’

‘Hospitals are full, at least 200 houses are in quarantine in Cizre’

After coronavirus measures were eased across Turkey, the number of cases has started to increase in Cizre, Şırnak. People try to raise concerns over this increase on social media under the hashtag #cizreyebak or “Look at Cizre.”

25 June 2020 Sakine Orman

Covid-19 in Turkey: Minister says surge caused by easing of measures as daily cases near 1,500

Covid-19 in Turkey: Minister says surge caused by easing of measures as daily cases near 1,500

New cases surpassed daily recoveries again as the country's tally reached 5,025 deaths and 191,657 cases.

Number of floods increased by 19 times in 28 years

Number of floods increased by 19 times in 28 years

Releasing a report amid recent heavy rains and floods across Turkey, the 350 Ankara platform has underlined that the number of floods is in direct proportion to the amount of asphalt and concrete poured in the country.

Turkey to open Covid-19 test centers in airports

Turkey to open Covid-19 test centers in airports

After resuming domestic and international flights, the country is set to open test centers in airports.

Flood claims one life in İstanbul

Flood claims one life in İstanbul

İstanbul Governor Yerlikaya has announced that a person around 30 years old has died as a result of a brook overflowing its banks in Esenyurt district.

Turkey's coronavirus death toll tops 5,000 with highest daily fatalities since late May

Turkey's coronavirus death toll tops 5,000 with highest daily fatalities since late May

Daily cases remain at the same level after an increase following the reopening in early June as total cases have exceeded 190,000.

Endangered softshell turtle species found in southeastern Turkey

Endangered softshell turtle species found in southeastern Turkey

After finding a strange turtle in their nets, fisherpeople in Adıyaman informed the university.

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Education, CHP MP Kaya has raised concerns over the allegations that a student who tested positive for Covid-19 was made to take the high-school entrance exam without any measures in Manisa.

Covid-19 in Turkey: New cases steady, ICU patients continue to increase

Covid-19 in Turkey: New cases steady, ICU patients continue to increase

New cases have slightly reduced after a surge following the reopening but the number of intensive care patients have significantly increased.

‘Turkey's economic problem has become chronic, people don’t believe it will get better’

‘Turkey's economic problem has become chronic, people don’t believe it will get better’

While 47.1 percent of those who regard economy as the biggest problem think that it can be solved by creating employment, 85.9 percent of those who see the Presidential System as the chief problem say it will be solved in case of a system change.

22 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

29 thousand people visited Turkey in May

29 thousand people visited Turkey in May

According to the statistics of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreign tourists who visited Turkey dropped by 99.26 percent in May when compared to the same month last year. Only 29 thousand people visited Turkey due to Covid-19.

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

The government's polarizing discourse leads people to fink on one another while the legitimate opposition is portrayed as a threat to the country, CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has warned.

Flood claims 5 lives in Bursa province, 1 person still missing

Flood claims 5 lives in Bursa province, 1 person still missing

Five people have lost their lives in Kestel district of Turkey’s northwestern Bursa province hit by intense rainfall and flood. The search and rescue operations for one missing person still continue.

‘Our children did not deserve this’

‘Our children did not deserve this’

Almost two million students took the high-school entrance exam across Turkey amid all objections. Especially the pictures from large crowds of people waiting in front of schools have caused public reaction. Parents from İstanbul spoke to bianet.

22 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Coal mine project threatening agriculture in Antalya not permitted by authorities

Coal mine project threatening agriculture in Antalya not permitted by authorities

After months of struggle by locals, a provincial authority has not granted permission for a coal mine project in southern Turkey.

Wearing face masks now mandatory in 50 of 81 provinces in Turkey

Wearing face masks now mandatory in 50 of 81 provinces in Turkey

With Tekirdağ and Tokat, the number of provinces where it is forbidden to go outside without a face mask has increased to 50. A partial curfew will also be in effect across Turkey on the days of high school and university entrance exams.

Turkey reports 1,304 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,304 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Daily recoveries have exceeded new infections for the first time in five days, according to the Health Ministry figures.

İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association

İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has noted that “premature reopening” amid COVID-19 pandemic is leading to alarming consequences in Turkey. “İstanbul is still a center like China’s Wuhan,” the TTB has warned.

The cry of 'Do you have any spare food' and abject poverty in İstanbul

The cry of 'Do you have any spare food' and abject poverty in İstanbul

According to the data collected by Deep Poverty Network, the poorest population of İstanbul live in the districts of Esenyurt, Şişli, Çekmeköy, Ataşehir,Sancaktepe, Sultanbeyli, Kağıthane, Ümraniye, Fatih and Arnavutköy.

18 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Normalization is a must for an economically and socially sustainable struggle’

‘Normalization is a must for an economically and socially sustainable struggle’

Addressing the public following a Science Board meeting, Health Minister Koca has shared information about the average number of daily cases in major cities and the average age of fatalities. “Land ahead, but the sea is still rough,” he has noted.

İstanbul, Ankara mandate face masks amid new rise in Covid-19 cases

İstanbul, Ankara mandate face masks amid new rise in Covid-19 cases

The two largest cities of Turkey, as well as Bursa, have made the use of face masks obligatory after the Ministry of Health's recommendation.

Covid-19: Turkey continues to report more new cases than recoveries

Covid-19: Turkey continues to report more new cases than recoveries

The Health Ministry has reported 1,429 cases and 1,261 recoveries for the past 24 hours.