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Türkiye's weekly Covid cases spike to over 365,000, doctors call for measures

Türkiye's weekly Covid cases spike to over 365,000, doctors call for measures

Since mid-June, the number of weekly new cases in the country has increased 30-fold.

Stray dogs sedated, left in countryside in Tekirdağ

Stray dogs sedated, left in countryside in Tekirdağ

A neighborhood head found 18 dogs after being notified of the incident.

Şırnak lost huge chunk of its forests in months due to tree felling for military ops

Şırnak lost huge chunk of its forests in months due to tree felling for military ops

The felled trees are sold to "local cronies" for much cheaper than their market value, according to the Şırnak Bar Association.

Türkiye lifts visa for citizens of Bulgaria

Türkiye lifts visa for citizens of Bulgaria

More than 944,000 citizens of Bulgaria visited Turkey between January and May making up 8.3 percent of foreign visitors in Türkiye in the same period

Turkey's weekly Covid cases double again

Turkey's weekly Covid cases double again

The Ministry of Health reported over 226,000 cases in a week, marking a 20-fold increase in a month.

Aircraft carrier set to head to Turkey for dismantling amid asbestos concerns

Aircraft carrier set to head to Turkey for dismantling amid asbestos concerns

Opposition politicians and environmental groups slammed the government, which is also accused of hiding the real amount of harmful chemicals that the São Paulo vessel contains.

Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister

Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister

The minister did not disclose the number of cases and deaths for the last week while noting that hospitalizations have not increased as much as the infectivity.

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

"It is out of the question for Turkey to shoulder more burden or to be a part of an initiative that does not comply with international regulations on right to asylum," said the spokesperson of the ministry.

Fishers spot endangered turtle in Adıyaman

Fishers spot endangered turtle in Adıyaman

The Euphrates softshell turtles normally lay their eggs in the sand and soft soils on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates, but because of the construction of dams, their nesting ground has submerged, said an expert.

Wildfires blaze in Turkey's sea resort of Datça

Wildfires blaze in Turkey's sea resort of Datça

Blazes rapidly spread due to the strong winds, as some roads have been closed and power cuts are reported in nearby residential areas.

Over 100,000 health workers in Turkey used emergency code for violence in 2021

Over 100,000 health workers in Turkey used emergency code for violence in 2021

The number of healthcare workers who used the "white code" rose from 7,751 in 2017 to over 100,000 in 2021.

Team led by biologist protecting Caretta Carettas in Turkey's Antalya

Team led by biologist protecting Caretta Carettas in Turkey's Antalya

The team has detected 528 Caretta caretta nests so far on the Kızılot beach in the country's southern part.

Turkey's Covid cases double in a week

Turkey's Covid cases double in a week

The Ministry reported over 56,000 cases for the last week, up from 26,635 in the previous week.

Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks

Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks

Turkey lifted the indoor mask mandate in late April. After the delayed announcement of the weekly table for June 20-26, Minister Koca said the number of daily cases had tripled.

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

This is why Turkey often experiences the consequences such as wildfires, floods, and drought along with global warming, according to Minister Kurum.

Cyanide solution leaks from waste pond in Erzincan: 'It's Turkey's Chernobyl'

Cyanide solution leaks from waste pond in Erzincan: 'It's Turkey's Chernobyl'

Some 20 cubic meters of solution leaked into the Euphrates River last week. Activities of the company operating the gold mine has been temporarily halted.

1 July 2022 Fatma Temel

Detained again, HDP MP Kaya’s son Cemre arrested

Detained again, HDP MP Kaya’s son Cemre arrested

Taken into custody following the appeal of the prosecutor’s office against his release from detention on probation, Muhammed Cihad Cemre, the son of HDP MP Hüda Kaya, has been arrested.

Turkey reports first monkeypox case

Turkey reports first monkeypox case

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that the 37-year-old patient is currently isolated and no other case has been detected in contact tracing.

Torrential rains and floods stop life in the Western Black Sea region

Torrential rains and floods stop life in the Western Black Sea region

Heavy rain, especially in Kastamonu and Bartın provinces, has caused damage. Streams have overflowed and bridges have collapsed. There are "high risk" warnings for a total of five cities.

Horse 'euthanized' after 96. Gazi Race

Horse 'euthanized' after 96. Gazi Race

In the 96th Gazi Race, "Dollar Man", a horse, broke his leg while passing the 1,600-meter mark. He has then been put to sleep shortly after the race.

4,500 hectares of forest burned in wildfires in Marmaris

4,500 hectares of forest burned in wildfires in Marmaris

Forest fires that lasted for four days in the Marmaris district have been brought under control early on June 25. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirişci has announced that approximately 4,500 hectares of land were burned.

Second-class citizen: Roma refugees in Europe

Second-class citizen: Roma refugees in Europe

Not providing help to humans just because they are Roma or look like they are is against the objective of humanitarian organisations. This is also a form of racism that specifically targets the vulnerable ethnic minority.

24 June 2022 Cevdet Acu

Marmaris wildfires: Dozens of homes evacuated as blazes spread

Marmaris wildfires: Dozens of homes evacuated as blazes spread

Fires continue in four different locations with over 1,000 hectares razed, according to the mayor of Muğla.

'Price increases are coming one after another and anger is being directed towards refugees'

'Price increases are coming one after another and anger is being directed towards refugees'

Association for Solidarity with Syrian Refugees Chair Muhammed Saleh Ali has said, “When bread prices increase, some people are blaming Syrian refugees.”

23 June 2022 Melin Durmaz

Wildfires break out in Marmaris

Wildfires break out in Marmaris

The fires grew rapidly due to strong wind and continue in a 250-hectare forest area, according to the authorities.

Ombudsman application for dried lake in Marmara

Ombudsman application for dried lake in Marmara

Doğa Association has applied to the ombudsman for the Marmara Lake, which dried up as a result of bad agricultural and water policies.

Locals attack refugee waste workers, set depots on fire in İstanbul's Ataşehir

Locals attack refugee waste workers, set depots on fire in İstanbul's Ataşehir

After the attack, waste workers gathered at the depots to state that they will struggle against racist attacks.

15 June 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Residents protest urban transformation in front of the AKP-run Municipality

Residents protest urban transformation in front of the AKP-run Municipality

Locals residents whose facilities such as water, electricity, and gas were cut off due to urban transformation in İstanbul, have held a protest in front of the Beyoğlu Municipality.

Man acquitted of 'abusing' his child despite forensic medicine report

Man acquitted of 'abusing' his child despite forensic medicine report

Forensic medicine reports indicated that the child was abused by her father, a former youth branch chair of the AKP in Selçuk, İzmir.

10 June 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Creativity and music: In good times and bad

Creativity and music: In good times and bad

As creativity studies show, creativity is not something under the monopoly of only individuals with a special talent, it is a capability present in all people and is a result of humanity's collective culture.

9 June 2022 Mustafa Avcı

Seventeen forest fires in Muğla in five days

Seventeen forest fires in Muğla in five days

The popular resort city of Muğla was the hardest-hit place in last year's massive wildfires.

Eight children drown in ponds, canals in three days

Eight children drown in ponds, canals in three days

Child drownings in ponds, rivers and irrigation canals increase every spring. Experts point out the lack of guardrails around canals.

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