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Turkey’s Interior Ministry issues circular on ‘gradual normalization’

COVID-19

Turkey’s Interior Ministry issues circular on ‘gradual normalization’

Following the 17-day ‘full lockdown’ introduced as part of coronavirus measures, Turkey will gradually lift the restrictions as of May 17.

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.

Education to continue online in Turkey at the end of ‘full lockdown’

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Education to continue online in Turkey at the end of ‘full lockdown’

In a statement released by the Ministry of National Education, it has been announced that distance education will continue at schools on May 17, the first weekday after the Ramadan Feast and the last day of the 17-day ‘full lockdown.’

‘Full lockdown’ to remain in force in Turkey on Eid al-Fitr

‘Full lockdown’ to remain in force in Turkey on Eid al-Fitr

The ‘full lockdown’ measures introduced in Turkey on April 29 amid surging numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths will remain in effect on the Ramadan Feast, which will be marked on May 13, 14 and 15, 2021.

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Starting from May 7, grocery stores will be restricted to basic food and hygiene products, animal food and cosmetics until the end of the lockdown.

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

The government has imposed a de facto ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the 17-day lockdown period.

Is alcohol ban lifted? Contradicting statements by liquor stores association, ministry

Is alcohol ban lifted? Contradicting statements by liquor stores association, ministry

The government has imposed a controversial de facto ban on alcoholic beverage sales during a 17-day lockdown that started yesterday.

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

The Ankara Bar has appealed to the Council of State and requested the suspension of the execution of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages imposed on shops during the ‘full lockdown’ despite not being included in the Interior Ministry’s circular.

‘Full lockdown’ on humor magazine's front page: ‘We have eaten up the house’

‘Full lockdown’ on humor magazine's front page: ‘We have eaten up the house’

Criticized for the government’s lack of financial support, Turkey’s three-week ‘full lockdown’ has hit the cover of Uykusuz humor magazine.

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.

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.

‘Turkey is rapidly approaching the third peak of the first wave’

‘Turkey is rapidly approaching the third peak of the first wave’

Releasing a joint statement, medical organizations have raised concerns that the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has been on the increase even though the number of tests has declined. They have requested new measures.

‘Turkey doesn’t think about a complete lockdown right now’

HEALTH MINISTER KOCA

‘Turkey doesn’t think about a complete lockdown right now’

Addressing the public after the Coronavirus Science Board meeting, Health Minister Koca has announced that there is no new coronavirus variant that originated in Turkey. He has also responded to the main opposition party's allegations about vaccines.

26 February 2021

28-day ‘total lockdown’ in Turkey in 8 steps

PROPOSAL BY HDP

28-day ‘total lockdown’ in Turkey in 8 steps

HDP has proposed an action plan against the pandemic in Turkey. The party has recommended that citizens without any income and shop owners who have to close their businesses should be financially supported during the proposed total lockdown.

17 December 2020

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu calls for ‘total lockdown’ again

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu calls for ‘total lockdown’ again

34 workers of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality have so far lost their lives due to coronavirus, according to Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who has reiterated his call for a total lockdown to curb the spread of the virus.

10 December 2020

Report: Air pollution caused by traffic in larger cities decreased during lockdowns

Report: Air pollution caused by traffic in larger cities decreased during lockdowns

About 16 percent of Turkey's all greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, says the Ekosfer Association report.

7 December 2020

İstanbul Medical Chamber insists Turkey needs a full lockdown

İstanbul Medical Chamber insists Turkey needs a full lockdown

The government has imposed weeknight curfews and weekend lockdowns amid surging cases and deaths.

2 December 2020

Turkey imposes night curfews on weekdays, full lockdown on weekends

Turkey imposes night curfews on weekdays, full lockdown on weekends

President Erdoğan has announced new measures to slow down the spread of coronavirus as the country reports record high numbers day after day.

30 November 2020

‘Turkey needs lockdown for at least three, four weeks’

TTB CHAIR KORUR-FİNCANCI

‘Turkey needs lockdown for at least three, four weeks’

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Central Council Chair Prof. Korur-Fincancı has underlined that a lockdown, not a curfew, must be in effect and it needs to be done by providing the necessary financial support to workers and shopkeepers in the meantime.

17 November 2020

New pandemic measures by İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality

New pandemic measures by İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has announced that it has taken new measures against the pandemic based on the recommendations of its Scientific Advisory Board amid increasing number of COVID-19 cases in society and among its personnel.

17 November 2020

COVID-19 in İstanbul: 'It is time for urgent lockdown'

İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER

COVID-19 in İstanbul: 'It is time for urgent lockdown'

In a written statement, İstanbul Medical Chamber has indicated that the real number of COVID-19 deaths in Turkey is three times higher than the official figures. “It is time to introduce an urgent lockdown in İstanbul,” the statement has read.

11 November 2020

At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?

MAY 17 INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST LGBTI-PHOBIA

At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?

How do the LGBTI+s staying home with their families experience coronavirus lockdown? More importantly, can they really fit their lives into their homes? Three LGBTI+ individuals have shared their experiences with bianet.

17 May 2020 Zeynep Çelik

Understanding Sweden in the Days of Corona

PENNED BY PROF. MEHMET BALTALI

Understanding Sweden in the Days of Corona

Swedish experts have a different perspective on the pandemic. They emphasize that quarantine will do nothing but delay the spread of the disease and, in the event of a slightest easing of measures, the number of cases and deaths will increase.

14 May 2020 Mehmet Baltalı

Eleven Cities Request Full Lockdown over Covid-19 Pandemic

Eleven Cities Request Full Lockdown over Covid-19 Pandemic

"A curfew or full-isolation" is necessary to slow down the spread of coronavirus, according to the mayors of 11 larger cities, including İstanbul and Ankara.