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Erdoğan appoints Vahit Kirişci as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

Erdoğan appoints Vahit Kirişci as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

According to a Presidential decision published in the Official Gazette, Bekir Pakdemirli’s request for “being excused from duty” has been accepted and Vahit Kirişci has been appointed as the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

Forests the size of 3,000 football fields razed in wildfires in Turkey in 2020

Forests the size of 3,000 football fields razed in wildfires in Turkey in 2020

Answering the Parliamentary question of an MP, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Pakdemirli has said that two amphibians and 27 firefighting helicopters were used in efforts to put out 3,399 forest fires that broke out in Turkey in 2020.

10 February 2022

Turkey’s fire-fighting efforts: 3 planes, 39 helicopters

Turkey’s fire-fighting efforts: 3 planes, 39 helicopters

Answering the Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP MP Atila Sertel on forest fires, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli has defended giving guaranteed hours of flight for the rented helicopters and planes.

3 November 2021

37 percent water loss in 2019: ‘AKP fails in water management as well’

MINISTER’S ANSWER

37 percent water loss in 2019: ‘AKP fails in water management as well’

In his answer to the Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP Niğde MP Ömer Fethi Gürer, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli has announced that the rate of water loss in Turkey was 37 percent in 2019.

20 September 2021

Minister of Forestry: Fire in Muğla’s Bodrum contained

Minister of Forestry: Fire in Muğla’s Bodrum contained

Firefighting efforts were made from both land and air to put out the fire that broke out in grassy areas and macquis groves in Muğla’s Bodrum. Minister Pakdemirli has announced that the fire has been taken under control.

270 fires in 53 cities in 13 days: Fires still rage in Milas and Köyceğiz

FOREST FIRES IN TURKEY

270 fires in 53 cities in 13 days: Fires still rage in Milas and Köyceğiz

270 forest fires broke out in 53 provinces of Turkey in 13 days. All fires, except for the ones in Muğla’s Köyceğiz and Milas, have been contained. The Minister of Forestry has said that volunteers can make an online application to join firefighting efforts.

Wildfires continue in five locations in two cities on 13th day

Wildfires continue in five locations in two cities on 13th day

More than 50,000 decares of agricultural lands and thousands of cattle and sheep have been damaged, according to the minister.

Latest updates: 183 fires broke out in 8 days, 16 still raging

Latest updates: 183 fires broke out in 8 days, 16 still raging

According to the latest statement about the forest fires raging across Turkey, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Pakdemirli has announced that 16 fires are still continuing in seven provinces while 167 fires in 33 provinces have been taken under control.

174 forest fires in 39 provinces in 8 days: 14 fires still raging

LATEST UPDATES

174 forest fires in 39 provinces in 8 days: 14 fires still raging

The General Directorate of Forestry has announced that 174 forest fires broke out across Turkey in the last eight days; 14 of them are still raging.

Criminal complaint against Minister of Forestry amid raging fires in Turkey

Criminal complaint against Minister of Forestry amid raging fires in Turkey

Amid ongoing fires across Turkey, lawyer Albuga Çalıkuşu has filed a criminal complaint against Minister of Forestry Pakdemirli and public officials, underlining their legal responsibility for the failure to put out the fires surrounding the country.

3 August 2021 Sakine Orman

Minister blames municipalities for insufficient response to forest fires

Minister blames municipalities for insufficient response to forest fires

Minister Pakdemirli has visited Muğla, southwest Turkey, one of the hardest hit provinces from the massive forest fires.

Sixty-three wildfires in two days: Government slammed over lack of firefighting aircraft

Sixty-three wildfires in two days: Government slammed over lack of firefighting aircraft

Four people and scores of animals have died in the fires that erupted in 21 provinces throughout Turkey. Authorities don't rule out "sabotage."

İstanbul’s dams have enough water for 3 months, Ankara’s for 5 months

MINISTER BEKİR PAKDEMİRLİ

İstanbul’s dams have enough water for 3 months, Ankara’s for 5 months

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli has announced the fill rate of dams that provide water to İstanbul and Ankara. If no precipitation falls, the water in these water bodies will be enough for nearly 3 and 5 months respectively.

18 November 2020

Minister: 3,720 forest fires occurred in Turkey in one-and-a-half years

Minister: 3,720 forest fires occurred in Turkey in one-and-a-half years

The Minister of Agriculture has responded to a parliamentary question by the main opposition CHP's Ömer Fethi Gürer.

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

Forest fire in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul: 1 person arrested

A wildfire broke out in two different spots in Heybeliada Island in İstanbul. While the fire has been taken under control, cooling efforts are still underway. One person has been arrested in relation with the incident.

‘Nearly 7 forest fires broke out in Turkey per day in the last 10 years’

‘Nearly 7 forest fires broke out in Turkey per day in the last 10 years’

While Minister Pakdemirli has announced that Gelibolu wildfire has finally been taken under control after razing 450-hectare forestland, his answer to a Parliamentary question has revealed that 23,880 forest fires broke out in Turkey in the last 10 years.

Afrin’s Olive Oils is a ‘Trade Secret’, Says Minister of Agriculture

Afrin’s Olive Oils is a ‘Trade Secret’, Says Minister of Agriculture

CHP Hatay MP Güzelmansur previously submitted a Parliamentary question on the amount of Afrin’s olive oils released to the domestic market. Minister of Agriculture has not shared the requested data because “it is a trade secret.”

5 February 2020

Minister Pakdemirli: If They Want to Get on Fire Fighting Airplanes, They are Free to Do So

Minister Pakdemirli: If They Want to Get on Fire Fighting Airplanes, They are Free to Do So

To the question why the fire fighting aircraft of the Turkish Aeronautical Association are not used in extinguishing forest fires, Pakdemirli has said, “Engines of 3 planes are malfunctioned and 3 of them leak oil. Those who want to get on them are free to do so.”

From Minister to Reporter: What You Do is Not Journalism, But Foolery

From Minister to Reporter: What You Do is Not Journalism, But Foolery

In response to a reporter asking him about the allegations of meat import without tender, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli has said, “What you do here is not journalism, but foolery.”

19 October 2018