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Pentagon 'concerned' by tensions between Turkey, France

Pentagon 'concerned' by tensions between Turkey, France

As Turkey continues drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean, France and Greece held joint military drills.

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

The President's remarks came ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

While France's Macron has asked Turkey to cease its hydrocarbon exploration activities, President Erodğan has said that all Turkey's actions in the region are legitimate.

Lawyers call for release of Ebru Timtik, Aytaç Ünsal

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

Lawyers call for release of Ebru Timtik, Aytaç Ünsal

Lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for 223 and 192 days, respectively, demanding "a fair trial."

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

The purchase of fresh products such as bread, milk and cheese has dropped, according to the survey.

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

There was not enough data on the quality of the air that approximately 18 million people living in 30 provinces breathe throughout 2019, the Right to Clean Air Platform has stated.

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

"We have to wear a mask. You see [people] with masks under their chins. This shouldn't happen," the President has warned.

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Main opposition CHP's Muharrem İnce has said that he is launching not a party but a "movement."

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

"All measures interfering with fundamental rights and freedoms must have a legal basis," the İHD has stated.

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.

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.

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'

TURKISH RESPIRATORY SOCIETY

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN TENSIONS

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."

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.

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.

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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Nurses to Health Minister: 'It's true that we are unhappy'

Nurses to Health Minister: 'It's true that we are unhappy'

The minister has faced criticism from nurses after a tweet saying, "Let's be proud of our physicians and healthcare system."

Same court, same report, two different decisions

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

Same court, same report, two different decisions

The attorneys of Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal stated in their application to the Constitutional Court that the lower court's decision not to release the lawyers was "contradictory, unlawful and arbitrary."

11 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

İstanbul's share decreases in new Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads in Anatolia

İstanbul's share decreases in new Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads in Anatolia

More than 500 contact tracing teams are working in the city, the Governor has stated.

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

The President and the former economy minister, who found a new party after resigning from the AKP, got in an exchange following Turkish lira's slide against the US dollar.

Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase

Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase

"A much more important and effective method than restrictions is to understand the severity of the disease and to apply the measures in our daily life," Assoc Prof. Kayıpmaz has said.

'Their only demand is a fair trial': Main opposition MP calls for death fasting lawyers' release

'Their only demand is a fair trial': Main opposition MP calls for death fasting lawyers' release

Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for 221 and 190 days, respectively.

'Why was Aram Tigran not allowed to be buried in Diyarbakır?'

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

'Why was Aram Tigran not allowed to be buried in Diyarbakır?'

Despite his will, Armenian composer Aram Tigran, the son of a family who was expelled from Diyarbakır during the Genocide, was not allowed to be buried in the city.

Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara

Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara

There are currently about 3,500 Covid-19 patients in Turkey's capital, with 2,000 having tested positive and 1,500 diagnosed as "suspicious cases," the SES union has stated.

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

The Energy Minister has said that the search activities in Mediterranean and Black Sea will continue nonstop for achieving Turkey's "energy independence."

Union: 153 Dardanel workers infected with coronavirus, 56 hospitalized

WORKERS 'LOCKED-IN' AT THE FACTORY

Union: 153 Dardanel workers infected with coronavirus, 56 hospitalized

Workers of a canned fish company in northwestern Turkey work during the day and are forced to stay at "quarantine dormitories" at night.

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