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Coronavirus in Turkey: 68 deaths, over 13,300 daily cases

Coronavirus in Turkey: 68 deaths, over 13,300 daily cases

Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 13,378 coronavirus cases with 132,425 tests in a day. While 68 people have lost their lives due to the virus, 1,392 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Erdoğan unveils Economic Reform Package

Erdoğan unveils Economic Reform Package

Unveiling the new “Economic Reform Package” in a publicity meeting in İstanbul, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that the new reform package “aims to boost investment, production, jobs, and exports.”

‘Men earn 120 lira, women 85 lira, Syrians even less’

‘Men earn 120 lira, women 85 lira, Syrians even less’

HDP MPs met agricultural workers in Mersin. “We go to work at 4 in the morning; there are times when we cannot go back home at 9 in the evening. We cannot rest even for half an hour to eat something,” says the Precarious Workers Association Chair.

‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’

‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’

The right to life of at least 176 people was violated and 434 people were subjected to torture and ill treatment in Turkey in February, according to a recent report released by main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu.

‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’

‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’

Journalist Can Dündar, columnists Yavuz Selim Demirağ, Sabahattin Önkibar, İdris Özyol, Ahmet Takan and grant holder of a local newspaper Şaban Önen speak to bianet about the impunity ensuing physical attacks on themselves.

12 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

One suspect arrested for battering child worker

One suspect arrested for battering child worker

The child’s attorney Elif Tuğba Şahin says that both her client and his family are really sad and afraid that the other suspect has been released on probation: “They are worried about their life safety.”

Attacked in İstanbul, trans woman Asya hospitalized

Attacked in İstanbul, trans woman Asya hospitalized

Trans woman Asya was attacked by a man named Emre B. in Beyoğlu, İstanbul on March 9. She has been taken to a hospital in Kocaeli for treatment.

‘385 health workers died of coronavirus in Turkey’

‘385 health workers died of coronavirus in Turkey’

Holding an online press conference to mark the first year of the coronavirus outbreak in Turkey, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) COVID-19 Monitoring Board has underlined the importance of vaccination strategy.

‘COVID-19 will no longer be a nightmare in 2021’

‘COVID-19 will no longer be a nightmare in 2021’

Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has made a speech to mark the anniversary of the outbreak’s official arrival in Turkey. İstanbul Governor's Office has also introduced new measures amid ‘controlled normalization.’

Company cuts down trees to extend gold mine in Black Sea region

Company cuts down trees to extend gold mine in Black Sea region

A company mining gold with cyanide cut down trees in Ordu province before the Environmental Impact Assessment process was finalized. Ordu Environment Association will file a criminal complaint against the responsible parties.

Germany’s Mainz University expresses support for Boğaziçi

Germany’s Mainz University expresses support for Boğaziçi

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz has released a statement of support for students and academics and demanded the release of arrested students.

Turkey’s number of new cases tops 14 thousand, again

Turkey’s number of new cases tops 14 thousand, again

Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 14,046 coronavirus cases and 821 patients in a day. While 63 people have lost their lives due to the virus, 1,310 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Built by public-private partnership, Zafer Airport to cause 208 million Euro of public loss

Built by public-private partnership, Zafer Airport to cause 208 million Euro of public loss

Only 7,429 people used the airport in 2020 whereas the guaranteed number of passengers was 1.27 million.

11 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

It has been 7 years since Berkin Elvan lost his life after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi resistance in 2013. Elvan has been commemorated by his loved ones at his grave in İstanbul.

18 women released on probation

18 women released on probation

Detained and summoned to depose for joining the Feminist Night March in İstanbul on March 8, 18 women have been released on probation.

Dilek Doğan’s brother sentenced to 19 years, 7 months in prison

Dilek Doğan’s brother sentenced to 19 years, 7 months in prison

Emrah Doğan, the elder brother of Dilek Doğan, who was killed by the police in 2015, has been sentenced to 19 years, 7 months in prison on charge of “membership of an organization” and “threat.”

Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released

Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released

Having sexually assaulted a trans woman in İstanbul last week, Harun S. has been released from detention. Lawyer Levent Pişkin has protested the decision.

İYİ Party leader Akşener lashes out at MHP over sexist campaign against her

İYİ Party leader Akşener lashes out at MHP over sexist campaign against her

The MHP, Akşener's former party, launched a Twitter hashtag campaign against her last week.

3,388 citizens express support for journalist Gültekin

3,388 citizens express support for journalist Gültekin

Releasing a statement about the physical attack on journalist Levent Gültekin, 3,388 people have underlined that “it is high time to say stop to the ones who instigated and perpetrated this recent attack as well as similar others.”

Erdoğan says critics of Albayrak 'ungrateful'

Erdoğan says critics of Albayrak 'ungrateful'

The opposition holds Albayrak responsible for causing the Central Bank to run out of foreign exchange reserves in a bid to keep the US dollar's exchange rate low.

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Ill prisoner Kemal Gömi attacked in prison

Ill prisoner Kemal Gömi attacked in prison

Imprisoned for 28 years and diagnosed with “chronic schizophrenia”, Kemal Gömi was attacked in prison. Making a statement about the issue, attorney Turgut has announced that she was not allowed to see her client.

State-run news agency censors condolence letter for actor’s passing

State-run news agency censors condolence letter for actor’s passing

Actor Ferhan Şensoy has penned a letter to be read out by his daughter at the funeral of actor Rasim Öztekin. In reporting the news, Anadolu Agency (AA) has censored the expression “in a joyous tavern.”

‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’

‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’

Amnesty International’s Europe Regional Director Nils Muižnieks has written an article addressing the European governments regarding the violations of rights in Turkey and the country’s failure to enforce ECtHR judgements.

Women detained over İstanbul Feminist Night March

Women detained over İstanbul Feminist Night March

Charged with "insulting the President" due to their slogans, 12 women have been taken into custody in İstanbul over the Feminist Night March held in the city on March 8 International Women’s Day. They have been referred to the prosecutor's office.

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily cases since late December

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily cases since late December

Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 14,556 coronavirus cases in a day. Making a statement after the Science Board meeting, Health Minister Koca has announced that 41,552 variant virus cases have been diagnosed in Turkey.

'Shops are being built on Armenian and Catholic cemetery in Ankara'

'Shops are being built on Armenian and Catholic cemetery in Ankara'

The Chamber of Architects has applied to the authorities for the halt of the construction.

Child worker who asked for his daily wage battered, abused

Child worker who asked for his daily wage battered, abused

Attorney Şahin says that before the child was battered with sticks and iron bars, one of the suspects said to him, “Pull down your trousers, we will make the payment like that.”

10 March 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

Report: Turkey has lowest fixed internet speed in Europe

Report: Turkey has lowest fixed internet speed in Europe

The country ranked 103th among 175 countries in fixed internet speed and 57th among 140 countries in mobile internet speed.

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

HDP MP Kılıç Koçyiğit has asked why the Interior Ministry’s Women’s Emergency Support (KADES) application does not have the Kurdish option while it is now offering services in Turkish, Persian, Arabic, English, Russian and French.

Constitutional Court: Festus Okey’s right to life violated

Constitutional Court: Festus Okey’s right to life violated

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to life of Festus Okey, who was killed by the police in detention, was violated on material and procedural grounds. The family of Okey will be paid 80,000 lira in damages.

Municipality bans use of razor wire fences to protect animals

Municipality bans use of razor wire fences to protect animals

With a decision taken by the Fethiye District Municipality in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, citizens can no longer use razor wires around or on top of their garden walls and the already existing ones will be taken down so that animals will not get hurt.

Journalist sued by pro-government military contractor to pay damages

Journalist sued by pro-government military contractor to pay damages

Two journalists were acquitted of insulting the president, one was sentenced to pay damages to a military consultation company close to the government and one was sentenced to prison on "terrorism" charges.

10 March 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu