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COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily death toll, number of seriously ill patients keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily death toll, number of seriously ill patients keep increasing

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,370 and the total number of cases to 270,133. 44 people have died of the virus and 1,587 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

1 September 2020

Specialist Sergeant Musa O. discharged from Gendarmerie Command

Specialist Sergeant Musa O. discharged from Gendarmerie Command

Facing charges for “aggravated sexual assault” and driving 18-year-old İpek E. to suicide, Specialist Sergeant Musa A. was previously released from prison after serving only a week behind bars on the offense charged.

1 September 2020

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

Regarding death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s request for release, the Court of Cassation Prosecutor has indicated that “it shall be decided based on an examination of the file.” It means that the request will be responded at an uncertain date.

1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Doctors in Antalya stage protest after five health workers died of Covid-19 in a week

Doctors in Antalya stage protest after five health workers died of Covid-19 in a week

Criticizing the reopening process, members of the Antalya Medical Chamber have laid black masks in front of the provincial health directorate.

‘Call for Peace Declaration’ by HDP

‘Call for Peace Declaration’ by HDP

Releasing a four-point declaration ahead of September 1 Peace Day, HDP has made a call to the government, opposition parties, democracy forces and intellectuals.

‘You must live, Aytaç, you must live the most now...’

‘You must live, Aytaç, you must live the most now...’

His colleague Çiğdem Koç has addressed an open letter to death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: “We will keep adding our voice to yours and crying your rightfulness out loud, but you live, will you?”

TurkStat: Foreign trade deficit declines by 18.2 percent in July

TurkStat: Foreign trade deficit declines by 18.2 percent in July

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the foreign trade figures for July.

Turkey’s economy shrinks by 9.9 percent in the second quarter

Turkey’s economy shrinks by 9.9 percent in the second quarter

While Turkey’s economy grew by 4.4 percent in the first quarter 2020, it has shrunk by 9.9 percent in the second quarter, according to the TurkStat. The value added has decreased by 25 percent in services and 16.5 percent in industry.

‘Students cannot access distance education due to power cuts in Mardin’

‘Students cannot access distance education due to power cuts in Mardin’

In a Parliamentary question, HDP MP Dündar says, “The statement regarding an imminent return to face-to-face education has caused concerns among thousands of parents, students, teachers in Mardin, where the number of cases is extremely high.”

'Local journalists face increasing economic pressure from local interest groups'

'Local journalists face increasing economic pressure from local interest groups'

"Local journalists who defend the people's right to information by performing their journalistic duty are often targeted in attacks," says the Contemporary Journalists' Association (ÇGD).

Mehmet Altan addresses an open letter to ECtHR President

Mehmet Altan addresses an open letter to ECtHR President

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Altan has penned an open letter to ECtHR President Spano, who is expected to be given an honorary doctorate: “Those who will give you an honorary doctorate are the very people who dismissed me and many other academics.”

Legal year to open with a ceremony at Presidential Palace

Legal year to open with a ceremony at Presidential Palace

The new legal year will open with a ceremony to be held at the Presidential Palace in Ankara tomorrow. The applications to establish multiple bar associations will be concluded and e-hearings will be held in the upcoming period.

Covid-19 measures: Short-time work allowance extended, indoor gatherings restricted in İstanbul

Covid-19 measures: Short-time work allowance extended, indoor gatherings restricted in İstanbul

Some events and gatherings including engagement ceremonies, and similar activities will not be allowed in any indoor areas.

Courts halt tendering processes for hunting mountain goats and gazelles

Courts halt tendering processes for hunting mountain goats and gazelles

In lawsuits filed by life defenders, the local courts have halted tendering processes for killing 26 mountain goats in Erzincan and nine gazelles in Urfa.

‘3 HDP Youth Assembly members abducted in İstanbul in a week’

‘3 HDP Youth Assembly members abducted in İstanbul in a week’

HDP Şırnak MP Hasan Özgüneş says, “They force young people to get in a vehicle and say, ‘We will bury you in the grave.’ They abduct them and offer them money.”

Minister of Interior calls Ebru Timtik a 'terrorist,' condemns bar for commemorating her

Minister of Interior calls Ebru Timtik a 'terrorist,' condemns bar for commemorating her

Ministers of Interior and Justice have targeted the İstanbul Bar for commemorating lawyer Ebru Timtik, who died on a death fast demanding a fair trial.

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

An investigation was previously launched against writer Musa Dinç by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office of Didim in Aydın province.

Workers’ Party MP Barış Atay attacked

Workers’ Party MP Barış Atay attacked

Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) MP Barış Atay has been attacked by unidentified persons in İstanbul. Making a statement after he left hospital, he has said, “I am good now, there is nothing serious. We will hold a press statement on Tuesday.”

Forest fire breaks out in Ankara

Forest fire breaks out in Ankara

Firefighters have yet to control the fire in the capital.

64.2 percent of İstanbulites do not support canal project, shows survey

64.2 percent of İstanbulites do not support canal project, shows survey

According to a recent survey conducted by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, only 34.1 percent of İstanbulites support the Canal İstanbul project, a planned artificial waterway between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

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Death toll rises to 10 in Giresun flood

Death toll rises to 10 in Giresun flood

The deceased body of one more person has been found in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Giresun. The search and rescue efforts are still ongoing for five people who got missing in the flood last week.

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,326 and the total number of cases to 268,546. 42 people have died of the virus and 1,482 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Foreign Ministry: EU's demand from Turkey to stop hydrocarbon activities 'out of line'

Foreign Ministry: EU's demand from Turkey to stop hydrocarbon activities 'out of line'

"As confirmed by the EU Court of Justice, the EU has no authority in this matter. This request is against both the EU's own acquis and international law," the ministry has stated.

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

With the increasing number of tests, new cases have topped 1,500 again.

Ebru Timtik's sister not allowed at her funeral, people's march prevented

Ebru Timtik's sister not allowed at her funeral, people's march prevented

While the prosecutor's office permitted Barkın timtik to attend the funeral, the gendarmerie prevented her "due to pandemic measures."

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

"Outpatient clinics and intensive care [units] are full. The workload of physicians and health workers increases every day. There is an obvious burnout," says Prof. Adıyaman.

28 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

EU decision of possible sanctions on Turkey: They could apply to ships

EU decision of possible sanctions on Turkey: They could apply to ships

High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs Borrell has urged Turkey to abstain from any unilateral actions amid increasing tensions between Turkey and Greece. Merkel has called on EU countries to be on the side of Greece.

İstanbul Bar Association: This death could have been prevented

İstanbul Bar Association: This death could have been prevented

In a statement, the İstanbul Bar Association has underlined that while the right to a fair trial was violated in the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) case, the right to life is now also violated by arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik’s death on a death fast.

Ebru Timtik's funeral: Police use rubber bullets, tear gas against crowd, surround cemevi

Ebru Timtik's funeral: Police use rubber bullets, tear gas against crowd, surround cemevi

The police dispersed the people waiting in front of the Forensic Medicine Institution, Timtik's body was brought to the cemevi in Gazi neighborhood.

‘The man pleads guilty of sexual abuse, how can you release him?’

‘The man pleads guilty of sexual abuse, how can you release him?’

The uncle of the child subjected to sexual assault says, “We asked the prosecutor, ‘While it is all obvious and the defendant pleaded guilty, how could you demand his release?’ He got angry and told us, ‘The court released him, go and talk to them’.”

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

The Diyarbakır Medical Association has announced that 15 people died of COVID-19 in the Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital today and called on the Ministry of Health to take measures.

Little hosts of Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens: Long-eared hedgehogs

Little hosts of Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens: Long-eared hedgehogs

Having captured the photographs of several animals in Hevsel Gardens before, photograph artist Mehmet Masum Süer has now photographed long-eared hedgehogs.