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‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has stated that “if the number of cases keeps increasing at its current pace, Turkey might have to take strict measures again.”

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Addressing an open letter to the UN, the constituents of the Solidarity Network of Human Rights Defenders have urged the UN authorities to take urgent action against the continued discrimination and hate speech targeting the LGBTI+s in Turkey.

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Fires broke out in four locations simultaneously.

‘İstanbul Convention is our red line, it will stay, you will go’

‘İstanbul Convention is our red line, it will stay, you will go’

Main opposition CHP’s newly elected Women’s Branch Chair Nazlıaka has made a statement on the İstanbul Convention. Raising concerns over the “systematic attacks” on the convention, she has said, “İstanbul Convention is our red line.”

School year to begin with distance education on August 31, schools to reopen on September 21

School year to begin with distance education on August 31, schools to reopen on September 21

Minister Ziya Selçuk has said that students will return to the campus gradually and in phases.

Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,891 and the total number of cases to 244,392. 18 people have died of the virus and 1,212 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘Demolished parts were harming Galata Tower,’ says Turkey’s Culture Minister

‘Demolished parts were harming Galata Tower,’ says Turkey’s Culture Minister

Minister of Culture and Tourism Aksoy has made a statement about the “restoration” works undertaken in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower. He has denied the allegations that “the walls of the tower were demolished” with hammer drills.

Women detained in İstanbul Convention protests released

Women detained in İstanbul Convention protests released

Police intervened against the Ankara Women’s Platform who wanted to make a statement about the İstanbul Convention. Taken into custody in police intervention, 30 women have been released late at night.

At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province

At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province

About 3,000 patients receive treatment at home while the number of daily applications to Covid-19 clinics is between 400 and 700, according to the provincial medical chamber and a union.

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

"The role of children in Covid-19 transmission is not fully understood," Prof Aslan has said, noting that children's infection might cause a serious threat for teachers and school employees.

Demolition in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower in the name of restoration

Demolition in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower in the name of restoration

Speaking to bianet, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Head of Cultural Assets Department Mahir Polat has noted that the demolition takes place in the interior wall where the Ottoman signature is located: “It is not restoration, it is demolition.”

Businessperson, politician Cem Uzan says he will return to Turkey, take part in next election

Businessperson, politician Cem Uzan says he will return to Turkey, take part in next election

Uzan was granted political asylum by France in 2009 after his family's companies were seized and he was handed a prison sentence of 18 years.

‘Why doesn’t Turkey announce number of intensive care, intubated patients anymore?’

‘Why doesn’t Turkey announce number of intensive care, intubated patients anymore?’

HDP MP Tülay Hatimoğulları has addressed a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca, asking him a series of questions regarding the data not shared with the public about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Turkey's first known 'all-women' magazine available online

Turkey's first known 'all-women' magazine available online

"Şükûfezar" was published by a group of women in 1886.

Health and Safety Labor Watch: At least 164 workers lost their lives in July

Health and Safety Labor Watch: At least 164 workers lost their lives in July

A total of 1,098 workers lost their lives in occupational homicides this year, according to the İSİG report.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker

COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker

In a statement released by the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES), it has been announced that health worker Davut Ak wanted to be tested for COVID-19 as he showed the symptoms; however, his request has been rejected.

Thirty-three bar associations demand death fasting lawyers' release

Thirty-three bar associations demand death fasting lawyers' release

"With their release, we guarantee that we will insist our colleagues to reconsider the decision they have made about their lives," the bar associations have said in a joint statement.

Water drained from dam, Gülistan Doku searched on soil ground

Water drained from dam, Gülistan Doku searched on soil ground

Search efforts for Gülistan Doku, who has been missing since January 5, are still ongoing in Dersim. With the water drained from Uzunçayır Dam Lake, Doku is now also searched on soil ground in the dam site.

Only 10 percent of the unemployed receive unemployment benefits

Only 10 percent of the unemployed receive unemployment benefits

Turkey's unemployment fund paid 401,645 people unemployment benefits last month whereas the number of unemployed in the country is nearly four million.

404 citizens express support for ‘101 Grey-Haired Elders’

404 citizens express support for ‘101 Grey-Haired Elders’

404 citizens, including prominent artists, writers and journalists from Turkey, have expressed support for “101 Grey-Haired Elders,” who previously called on all opposition forces in Turkey to come together in a democracy alliance.

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Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

Greece calls the EU for an emergency meeting, AKP's Ömer Çelik accuses Athens of aggression, Brussels says it is "worried."

What do polls say about CHP’s İnce reportedly planning to found a new party?

What do polls say about CHP’s İnce reportedly planning to found a new party?

Sonar Research company asked, “If Muharrem İnce founds a party, will you vote for him?” While 15.8 percent answer in the affirmative, 72.3 percent say they will not vote for İnce, a former Presidential candidate from the main opposition CHP.

Court halts five-day blackout of Halk TV

Court halts five-day blackout of Halk TV

Press Council Chair Pınar Türenç previously filed a lawsuit against the five-day blackout of opposition broadcasters TELE 1 and Halk TV by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK).

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

The President has called for a formula that "protects everyone's rights" in the eastern Mediterranean, the ministers of defense and foreign affairs have also reiterated that Turkey will continue its hydrocarbon activities.

Curfew in 36 villages, hamlets in eastern Bitlis province

Curfew in 36 villages, hamlets in eastern Bitlis province

The Governor’s Office of Bitlis has announced that a curfew has been declared in 36 villages and hamlets in the province until further notice.

‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’

‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,873 and the total number of cases to 243,180. 15 people have died of the virus and 1,183 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘State is obligated to ensure fair trial’

‘State is obligated to ensure fair trial’

Rights and health organizations have made a statement for death fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who are not released despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report and are currently hospitalized in İstanbul.

Nuriye Gülmen and Rıdvan Akbaş arrested

Nuriye Gülmen and Rıdvan Akbaş arrested

Taken into custody in a police raid against İdil Cultural Center ahead of Grup Yorum concert in İstanbul, Nuriye Gülmen and Rıdvan Akbaş have been arrested, Yasemin Karadağ, Fırat Kaya and Ezgi Kul have been released on probation.

HDP brings CPT report on Turkey's prisons into parliamentary agenda

HDP brings CPT report on Turkey's prisons into parliamentary agenda

The CPT last week released two reports on the prisons in the country.

Women from AKP file a complaint against columnist over İstanbul Convention remarks

Women from AKP file a complaint against columnist over İstanbul Convention remarks

Ruling AKP Women’s Branch Central Office and women from AKP organizations in all provinces of Turkey have filed a criminal complaint against columnist Abdurrahman Dilipak who insulted the women defending İstanbul Convention.

Nine pesticides banned in Turkey: 'There are bans but no inspections'

Nine pesticides banned in Turkey: 'There are bans but no inspections'

"Even if inspections are carried out, there are no efforts to develop and support alternative methods. Banning something and directing [people] to its alternative are different things," says Turgay Özçelik from the No Pesticides On My Plate Civil Society Network.

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‘Lives of workers are more valuable than refrigerators’

‘Lives of workers are more valuable than refrigerators’

Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey has protested coronavirus deaths in Vestel factory: “The mentality of employers and government who think ‘We will produce in all conditions’ puts workers' right to life and health at risk.”