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Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

The country will gradually lift the restrictions after a 17-day lockdown, President Erdoğan has announced.

China's Sinovac grants vaccine production license to Turkey, says CEO

China's Sinovac grants vaccine production license to Turkey, says CEO

The company has failed to deliver the number of vaccine doses it agreed with Turkey.

Turkey declares full lockdown until May 17

Turkey declares full lockdown until May 17

The lockdown measures will start from Thursday, President Erdoğan has announced.

The 'new Boğaziçi University': Censorship, surveillance and LGBTI+phobia

PAST WEEK IN TURKEY

The 'new Boğaziçi University': Censorship, surveillance and LGBTI+phobia

Boğaziçi protests mark 100 days • The Montreux declaration: "It was a trap" • Covid Cases and deaths reach unprecedented levels in the third wave • Journalists non grata

14 April 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

İstanbul rearranges public transportation according to new curfew hours

İstanbul rearranges public transportation according to new curfew hours

Going into effect today, the expanded weekday curfews will start at 7 p.m.

Turkish Medical Association: Hospitals full of Covid patients, new services not enough

Turkish Medical Association: Hospitals full of Covid patients, new services not enough

The third peak started after the government's "uncontrolled" reopening steps, TTB Chair Korur-Fincancı has said.

Main opposition leader says coronavirus scientific board 'held hostage' by Erdoğan

Main opposition leader says coronavirus scientific board 'held hostage' by Erdoğan

Ahead of the board's meeting to discuss stricter measures in the midst of a new surge in infections, Kılıçdaroğlu has urged its members to be "more courageous."

Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide

Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide

President Erdoğan announced new measures as the Health Ministry published the new risk map.

Health minister's self-contradictions on Covid vaccination: 'All targets missed'

Health minister's self-contradictions on Covid vaccination: 'All targets missed'

Media ombudsperson Faruk Bildirici has reviewed Minister Koca's statements about Turkey's coronavirus vaccination program.

Increased restrictions expected for İstanbul after two 'normal' Saturdays

Increased restrictions expected for İstanbul after two 'normal' Saturdays

The Health Ministry will announce the new risk map on Wednesday.

Turkey reports over 11,000 new Covid cases, İstanbul becomes 'high-risk zone' again

Turkey reports over 11,000 new Covid cases, İstanbul becomes 'high-risk zone' again

Number of cases per 100,000 people is around 112 in Istanbul, 55 in Ankara, the capital.

Erdoğan outlines new coronavirus rules as measures partially eased

Erdoğan outlines new coronavirus rules as measures partially eased

Cafes and restaurants will reopen, in-person classes will partially resume, four risk groups have been defined for provinces.

Ordu suspends home visits as coronavirus cases soar in Black Sea region

Ordu suspends home visits as coronavirus cases soar in Black Sea region

Seventeen percent of all new Covid cases in Turkey last week were reported in five Black Sea provinces.

24 February 2021

İstanbul ready to ease coronavirus restrictions, says provincial health director

İstanbul ready to ease coronavirus restrictions, says provincial health director

Turkey prepares to gradually ease coronavirus measures on March 1.

22 February 2021

Coronavirus mutations: Turkish Medical Association warns against 'snowball effect'

Coronavirus mutations: Turkish Medical Association warns against 'snowball effect'

Turkey has so far confirmed 199 cases of the UK, South Africa and Brazil variants.

8 February 2021

Turkish Medical Association asks ministry to inform public about CoronaVac side effects

Turkish Medical Association asks ministry to inform public about CoronaVac side effects

The association says that it has received information about unexpected side effects of the vaccine.

25 January 2021

Tax payments of closed workplaces postponed

Tax payments of closed workplaces postponed

More than 7,000 businesses, most of them in the food and beverage sector, are said to be unable to pay taxes.

25 January 2021

Diyarbakır's daily Covid patients drop from 800s to 100s during lockdowns

DİYARBAKIR MEDICAL CHAMBER

Diyarbakır's daily Covid patients drop from 800s to 100s during lockdowns

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases are being hindered because of the fight against the pandemic, the head of the medical chamber has said.

22 January 2021

Turkey has three million vaccine doses; it needs 120 million in six months for 'full immunity'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Turkey has three million vaccine doses; it needs 120 million in six months for 'full immunity'

The government has agreed with China to buy 50 million doses of the CoronaVac vaccine and received the first batch of three million doses.

15 January 2021

President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns

President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns

All political leaders and lawmakers should encourage the public to get vaccinated, the president has said.

14 January 2021

Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day

Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day

The Ministry of Health approved the emergency use of China's CoronaVac yesterday.

14 January 2021

Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV

Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV

The country will start the mass inoculation of the Covid-19 vaccine with health workers tomorrow, Minister Koca has announced.

13 January 2021

Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination

Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination

In the first step, health care workers, people aged 65 and above, and adults living in crowded places such as shelters will be vaccinated.

13 January 2021

WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts

WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has held an online meeting with WHO's Kluge, informing him about the country's efforts to slow down the Covid-19 outbreak.

Turkey reports over 12,000 new Covid cases, patients in critical care continue to decrease

Turkey reports over 12,000 new Covid cases, patients in critical care continue to decrease

The country's tally stands at 2.29 million cases and 22.264 deaths.

Turkey may grant emergency approval for China's CoronaVac after two-week analysis

Turkey may grant emergency approval for China's CoronaVac after two-week analysis

The first batch of the Covid vaccines arrived in the country at the end of December.

New Year ban in Turkey: What is allowed, what is not?

New Year ban in Turkey: What is allowed, what is not?

A curfew will start tonight and end on Monday morning.

31 December 2020

Turkey's distance education during pandemic hasn't been 'perfect,' says minister

Turkey's distance education during pandemic hasn't been 'perfect,' says minister

"When we look back, I can say that we're satisfied with most of the work," Ziya Selçuk has said while admitting that everything hasn't been perfect.

30 December 2020

Layoff ban extended for another two months

Layoff ban extended for another two months

The layoff ban and short time work allowance have been in place since the early days of the pandemic.

30 December 2020

Study: More than half of people in Turkey believe coronavirus was produced by China or US

Study: More than half of people in Turkey believe coronavirus was produced by China or US

The belief in conspiracy theories about Covid-19 is high while the trust in official statements is low, according to the study.

29 December 2020

After several delays, Turkey to receive first batch of Covid vaccines from China tomorrow

After several delays, Turkey to receive first batch of Covid vaccines from China tomorrow

The Turkish Airlines has announced that three million vaccine doses will arrive tomorrow morning.

29 December 2020

Ministry: More than 11 million people have visited online museums during pandemic

Ministry: More than 11 million people have visited online museums during pandemic

The Göbeklitepe Archeological Site Museum, a more than 10,000-year-old settlement, has been the most popular virtual museum, says the ministry.

24 December 2020