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One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

37-year-old L.S. has been taken into custody in Adana province on the ground of an “unfounded social media post about coronavirus outbreak.”

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

Addressing the public following the “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has announced a series of economic measures which he has called “economic stability shield against coronavirus.”

Turkey Reports Second Death from Coronavirus, Confirms 93 New Cases

Turkey Reports Second Death from Coronavirus, Confirms 93 New Cases

A 61-year-old man has lost his life as the total number of cases has increased to 191.

Healthcare Workers Clean Ambulances with Laundry Bleach, Reuse Disposable Equipment

Healthcare Workers Clean Ambulances with Laundry Bleach, Reuse Disposable Equipment

An emergency service worker, a doctor and a union chair have told bianet about under what conditions they work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

18 March 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

Ketrin Köprü is one of the 1,957 people who have recently returned to Turkey from Europe. Placed in a 14-day quarantine, she says, “Here is no such thing as hygiene. It is extremely dirty. There are no disinfectants or eau de cologne in rooms.”

18 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Television channels and the Health Minister are the most common and trusted sources of information about the pandemic in Turkey, says the survey.

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

Addressing the reporters ahead of “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has underlined that the process needs to be managed well: “If we can manage it well for one or two weeks, we will have a good picture.”

Media Coverage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Unscientific, Sensational, Negligent,' Say Experts

Media Coverage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Unscientific, Sensational, Negligent,' Say Experts

From "experts" saying the pandemic is caused by "adultery" to professors advising eating pickled vegetables against the disease, TVs are full of "cliches, prejudices and made-up news," according to communication professors.

18 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Call for an Effective Investigation into Torture of Death Fasting Prisoner Mustafa Koçak

Call for an Effective Investigation into Torture of Death Fasting Prisoner Mustafa Koçak

After his attorney announced that death fasting prisoner Mustafa Koçak was subjected to torture and forced treatment, rights organizations have made a call for a medical examination by independent physicians and an effective investigation.

18 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ali İsmail Korkmaz Would be 26 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Ali İsmail Korkmaz Would be 26 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Killed by police officers and a group of civilians in Eskişehir during Gezi Resistance in 2013, Ali İsmail Korkmaz would turn 26 if he were alive today.

2,807 Citizens Evacuated from Europe, Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

2,807 Citizens Evacuated from Europe, Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Vice President Oktay has announced that the evacuation of 2,807 citizens who wanted to return to Turkey from nine European countries has been completed as of 6 a.m. today.

Demirtaş on Coronavirus: People Must be Ensured That Nothing is Hidden from Them

Demirtaş on Coronavirus: People Must be Ensured That Nothing is Hidden from Them

The HDP's imprisoned former co-chair has made a statement on the coronavirus pandemic, calling on the people for solidarity and cooperation.

2 Passengers Taken out of Quarantine Bus, Prosecutor Launches Investigation

2 Passengers Taken out of Quarantine Bus, Prosecutor Launches Investigation

While Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident where two passengers from France were taken out of a quarantine bus, Minister Soylu has announced that the two have been quarantined.

‘Size of Unemployment Fund Can Overcome Covid-19 Crisis, But Planning is Necessary’

‘Size of Unemployment Fund Can Overcome Covid-19 Crisis, But Planning is Necessary’

Employment Expert Sinan Ok says that the current size of unemployment fund in Turkey is over 130 billion lira, which would suffice to subsidize the unemployment caused by coronavirus outbreak.

18 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

In the wake of a ban on prison visits as part of coronavirus measures, Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have made a call for the release of all arrested journalists in Turkey.

Turkey Announces First Death from Coronavirus as Number of Cases Doubles in 24 Hours

Turkey Announces First Death from Coronavirus as Number of Cases Doubles in 24 Hours

The country also confirmed 51 additional cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 98.

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

"Such comprehensive restrictive steps are not on the government's agenda," Fahrettin Altun has said.

Attorney: Death Fasting Inmate Subjected to Forced Intervention, Torture

Attorney: Death Fasting Inmate Subjected to Forced Intervention, Torture

Conducting a hunger strike for more than eight months, Mustafa Koçak was forcibly taken to the hospital on March 12.

LGBTI+s Stranded at Turkey-Greece Border: Everyone Has Forgotten About us

LGBTI+s Stranded at Turkey-Greece Border: Everyone Has Forgotten About us

While refugees are still waiting at Turkey-Greece border to cross into the other side, refugee LGBTI+s have spoken to Kaos GL Association about their living conditions and problems: “They have forgotten about us. They do not even talk about us.”

Dozens Attempt to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine, Clash with Police

Dozens Attempt to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine, Clash with Police

Dozens of people who were put under quarantine attempted to escape yesterday, engaging in a brawl with the police, while 28 people were rounded up as they were trying to escape.

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Central Bank Reduces Policy Interest Rate from 10.75 to 9.75 Percent

Central Bank Reduces Policy Interest Rate from 10.75 to 9.75 Percent

Central Bank has reduced the policy rate (one-week repo auction rate) from 10.75 to 9.75 percent: “The pandemic disease is closely monitored for its evolving global impact on capital flows, financial conditions, international trade and commodity prices."

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has released a written statement and offered a series of measures to be taken during coronavirus outbreak so that workers suffer the least harm in this period.

Turkey: 147 Thousand Refugees Crossed into Greece in 19 Days

Turkey: 147 Thousand Refugees Crossed into Greece in 19 Days

Three refugees have been killed by the police force of Greece as crossings continue, the Edirne Governor's Office has announced.

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

The citizens who will return to Turkey from Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands will be quarantined in students’ dormitories in İstanbul and Kocaeli for a period of 14 days.

Deceived by Lawyers, Killed Worker's Family Seeks Justice: 'We Want Them to Stand Trial'

Deceived by Lawyers, Killed Worker's Family Seeks Justice: 'We Want Them to Stand Trial'

An employee of the Türkiye newspaper was killed while doing a work that wasn't included in his job description.

17 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

Listing 14 recommendations, nine rights organizations, unions and professional chambers have called on the state and prison administrations to take necessary precautions to protect the prisoners and prison personnel from coronavirus.

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

A recent survey by KONDA Research and Consultancy has shown that 45 percent of the society think that the state has taken necessary precautions against coronavirus outbreak and informed the public sufficiently.

Nineteen Detained over Social Media Posts on Coronavirus Outbreak

Nineteen Detained over Social Media Posts on Coronavirus Outbreak

Those who claimed that the government is hiding the cases and not taking necessary measures are being probed, the Minister of Interior has announced.

A Good Question Indeed: Why are There No Women at This Conference?

A Good Question Indeed: Why are There No Women at This Conference?

Asst. Prof. Baykan from Yeditepe University has been closely monitoring the events with no women invited for the last three years and asking the organizers the reason for the absence of women. Baykan has shared his observations with bianet.

17 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

While the Ministry of Interior has announced that all bars, restaurants, cafes, wedding venues, movie theaters and indoors chlidren’s play areas have been temporarily closed, flights from six other countries have also been suspended over coronavirus.

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Jumps to 47 Cases

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Jumps to 47 Cases

The Health Minister has announced 29 more coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 47.

Turkish Medical Association: Number of Covid-19 Cases Higher Than What Ministry Says

Turkish Medical Association: Number of Covid-19 Cases Higher Than What Ministry Says

The association has urged the Health Ministry to perform more tests and announce the results to the public, while a union has warned about an "equipment shortage."