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Several Areas Declared 'Sites of Absolute Protection'

Several Areas Declared 'Sites of Absolute Protection'

Housing and development is prohibited and all activities except scientific studies are restricted in areas of absolute protection.

Over a Million People Entered Shopping Malls in First Day of Reopening

Over a Million People Entered Shopping Malls in First Day of Reopening

Shopping Malls and Investors Association Chair Altaş has indicated that 1 million 226 thousand people went to shopping malls across Turkey on May 11, when the malls were reopened. 40 percent of these entries were in İstanbul and Ankara.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 3,894, Total Cases Top 140,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 3,894, Total Cases Top 140,000

The Health Ministry reported 1,704 cases and 3,109 recoveries over the past 24 hours.

Shopping Mall Director: Measures Shouldn't be Under Our Initiative

Shopping Mall Director: Measures Shouldn't be Under Our Initiative

While the social distancing rule was applied in some shopping malls, some were overcrowded after the reopening yesterday.

Amid Easing of Lockdown Measures in Turkey, Health Minister Insists: #StayHome

Amid Easing of Lockdown Measures in Turkey, Health Minister Insists: #StayHome

While the government has been taking steps of “normalization” amid coronavirus outbreak, Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca keeps urging citizens to stay home with his sometimes romantic, sometimes humorous social media messages.

Physicians Warn: Pandemic is not Under Control in Turkey, Exams Should be Postponed

Physicians Warn: Pandemic is not Under Control in Turkey, Exams Should be Postponed

Speaking to bianet, Psychiatrist Karabulut and Public Health Specialist Prof. Pala note that there is still uncertainty about the pandemic, emphasizing that high school and university entrance exams need to be postponed till the outbreak is under control.

12 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Is Turkey Underreporting Coronavirus Deaths? Here is What We Know

Is Turkey Underreporting Coronavirus Deaths? Here is What We Know

Who said what on the government's official tally of the Covid-19 pandemic and where does Turkey stand in excess deaths analyses?

12 May 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Why Does Turkey Use Toxic Substance Banned in EU for Harming Reproductive Health?

Why Does Turkey Use Toxic Substance Banned in EU for Harming Reproductive Health?

The use of Thiacloprid, a hazardous chemical, is banned in European Union (EU) countries for polluting groundwater and showing adverse effects on reproductive health of humans. But, why is this toxic substance still used in Turkey?

12 May 2020 Bülent Şık

Turkey Reports 1,114 New Covid-19 Cases, Ministry Adviser Warns Epidemic Not Over

Turkey Reports 1,114 New Covid-19 Cases, Ministry Adviser Warns Epidemic Not Over

The country's death toll has risen to 3,841 while total cases have reached 139,771 on the day the hair salons and shopping malls reopened.

Cyanide Waste Facility Granted Positive Environmental Report, Locals 'Intimidated'

Cyanide Waste Facility Granted Positive Environmental Report, Locals 'Intimidated'

The cyanide dam will endanger drinking water, agriculture and animal husbandry in Eskişehir, says main opposition MP Utku Çakırözer.

Turkey Reports 1,542 Covid-19 Cases, 3,211 Recoveries in a Day

Turkey Reports 1,542 Covid-19 Cases, 3,211 Recoveries in a Day

The country's death toll has risen to 3,786 with a total of 138,657 cases, according to the Health Ministry.

‘It was Winter When the Lockdown Began, It is Already Summer Now’

‘It was Winter When the Lockdown Began, It is Already Summer Now’

As the curfew has been eased for the elderly, they are allowed to go out for the first time after almost two months today. The sidewalks, avenues and streets of Şişli, İstanbul are full of people taking a walk, shopping at the bakery and having a chat.

10 May 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

Covid-19: Turkey Confirms 50 Deaths, 1,546 Cases in a Day

Covid-19: Turkey Confirms 50 Deaths, 1,546 Cases in a Day

The country's death toll has risen to 3,739 with a total of 137,115 cases.

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll for over a Month

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll for over a Month

The number of active cases has dropped below 50,000 while total cased have exceeded 135,000, according to the Health Ministry data.

Health Authority Imposes Mandatory Mask Use, Three-Meter Distance Rule in Taksim

Health Authority Imposes Mandatory Mask Use, Three-Meter Distance Rule in Taksim

İstanbul's cosmopolitan quarter has become increasingly more crowded amid a drop in daily new Covid-19 cases.

Ministry Advisers Warn of ‘Second Wave’ of Outbreak, Call for Random Tests

Ministry Advisers Warn of ‘Second Wave’ of Outbreak, Call for Random Tests

With the decreasing number of new Covid-19 cases, the government is poised to relax measures for the pandemic.

Over 17 Thousand People in Quarantine in Turkey, Says Minister Kasapoğlu

Over 17 Thousand People in Quarantine in Turkey, Says Minister Kasapoğlu

Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Kasapoğlu has announced that a total of 17,506 citizens are currently in isolation at dormitories across 76 of 81 provinces in Turkey.

Letter from His Friends: Thank You Osman, Thank You Life

Letter from His Friends: Thank You Osman, Thank You Life

In response to your letter dated April 19, we would like to speak to you in the magical light of the full moon from wherever we can exist: In spite of all this sorrow and injustice, in spite of everything, thank you life, thank you Osman.

Covid-19: Turkey Reports 1,977 Cases, 4,782 Recoveries in a Day

Covid-19: Turkey Reports 1,977 Cases, 4,782 Recoveries in a Day

The country's death toll has risen by 57 to 3,641, the Health Ministry has announced.

‘Law on Criminal Enforcement is Against Principle of Equality, It Should be Annulled’

‘Law on Criminal Enforcement is Against Principle of Equality, It Should be Annulled’

Releasing a written statement about the law on criminal enforcement, the Peoples’ Democratic Congress (HDK) has said, “Constitutional Court should immediately rule that the discriminatory implementation of the legal reform is against the Constitution.”

Ministry Eases Curfew for the Elderly, Youngsters

Ministry Eases Curfew for the Elderly, Youngsters

A curfew has been in place for those over the age of 65 and younger than 20 for over a month.

Safeguarding Archaeological Assets of Turkey Project Granted Europa Nostra Award

Safeguarding Archaeological Assets of Turkey Project Granted Europa Nostra Award

The jury has also decided to give Europa Nostra Awards to two important heritage works from Switzerland: The Manor Farm of Bois de Chênes in the category Conservation and the Société de Lecture based in Geneva in the category Dedicated Service.

Petition by No to Racism Platform: ‘Give Refugee Status to All Immigrants in Turkey’

Petition by No to Racism Platform: ‘Give Refugee Status to All Immigrants in Turkey’

We are All Migrants - No to Racism platform has launched a petition: “We are together in coronavirus outbreak, let us continue living together. Give all immigrants in Turkey the right to be refugees!"

Minister Says Turkey Enters 'Controlled Social Life Phase' in Pandemic as Cases Top 130,000

Minister Says Turkey Enters 'Controlled Social Life Phase' in Pandemic as Cases Top 130,000

The country has seen 65 deaths and 2,533 new cases over the past 24 hours.

Average Household Size Shrinks, One-Person Households Increase in Turkey

Average Household Size Shrinks, One-Person Households Increase in Turkey

The TurkStat has released the 2019 family and housing statistics on the family in the country.

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

With the drop in new cases and fatalities, the government has eased some measures for the pandemic.

Centuries-Old Hıdrellez Spring Festival Under Shadow of Pandemic

Centuries-Old Hıdrellez Spring Festival Under Shadow of Pandemic

Hıdrellez was added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2017.

‘Shopping Malls are More Dangerous Than Pandemic Hospitals’

‘Shopping Malls are More Dangerous Than Pandemic Hospitals’

Dr. Başar Beyoğlu has said, “Considering their ventilation systems and difficulties in keeping social distance and preventing contact, shopping malls in their present conditions are more dangerous than pandemic hospitals in service today.”

6 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Reports 1,832 New Covid-19 Cases, 5,119 Recoveries

Turkey Reports 1,832 New Covid-19 Cases, 5,119 Recoveries

The country's death toll has reached 3,520 with a total of 129,491 cases, the Health Ministry has announced.

Turkey Loosens Coronavirus Measures, Reports Lowest New Cases Since March

Turkey Loosens Coronavirus Measures, Reports Lowest New Cases Since March

President Erdoğan has announced a "normalization schedule" while the Health Ministry has reported 1,614 new cases and 64 new deaths, both being the lowest for over a month.

İstanbul Medical Chamber Warns Against Relaxing Covid-19 Measures Too Early

İstanbul Medical Chamber Warns Against Relaxing Covid-19 Measures Too Early

Turkey has the eighth most cases in the world despite announcing only patients with a positive PCR test, the chamber noted.

Rights Groups Call for Prison Release Amid Pandemic

Rights Groups Call for Prison Release Amid Pandemic

Those are in the risk group of Covid-19 and those who have not been convicted should be released from prison, four rights groups have said.

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