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‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

Dr. Kasım Çelik has spoken to bianet about the recent situation in Turkey’s eastern province of Ağrı: “The entire Ağrı acts like there was no virus. Very few people wear masks, malls and coffee houses are full, air conditioners are on...”

14 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

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

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

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."

Demolished wall of Galata Tower rebuilt

Demolished wall of Galata Tower rebuilt

While the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has filed a criminal complaint about the works undertaken in Galata Tower with hammer drills without an approved restoration project, the demolished wall has been apparently built again.

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.

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

Ovacık District Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül and Munzur Preservation Board member Hasan Şen have spoken to bianet about the “Munzur Springs Recreation Project”: “We will not let any project that is not approved by the people."

13 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

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.

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

The 8th Accessible Film Festival will be held online this year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. With the theme of “Seeking the Normal” amid pandemic conditions, the festival will take place on October 12-18, 2020.

Joint statement by 344 men: Manhood kills, İstanbul Convention keeps one alive

Joint statement by 344 men: Manhood kills, İstanbul Convention keeps one alive

Amid ongoing debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention and women’s struggle for their rights and freedoms in such a context, a group of men have expressed support for women in a joint statement.

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."

Right to life of 162 people violated in Turkey in July

Right to life of 162 people violated in Turkey in July

Main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has released his monthly report on rights violations in Turkey: At least 55 people, including four children, were subjected to the torture of security forces in or outside detention centers in July 2020.

Galata Tower restored by the company of a former ruling AKP executive

Galata Tower restored by the company of a former ruling AKP executive

As it turns out, the controversial restoration works in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower are undertaken by the company of Sevilay Tuncer Uludağ, a former executive from the ruling AKP’s İstanbul Provincial Organization.

Turkey’s Finance Minister Albayrak: What matters is not the level of exchange rate

Turkey’s Finance Minister Albayrak: What matters is not the level of exchange rate

Hosting Finance Minister Albayrak on CNN Türk, Ahmet Hakan said, “I get panicked when the exchange rate of US dollar rises. Should we be concerned,” to which Albayrak responded: “Do you get your wage in dollars?”

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

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.

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has stated that “if the number of cases keeps increasing at its current pace, Turkey might have to take strict measures again.”

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Addressing an open letter to the UN, the constituents of the Solidarity Network of Human Rights Defenders have urged the UN authorities to take urgent action against the continued discrimination and hate speech targeting the LGBTI+s in Turkey.

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.

‘İstanbul Convention is our red line, it will stay, you will go’

‘İstanbul Convention is our red line, it will stay, you will go’

Main opposition CHP’s newly elected Women’s Branch Chair Nazlıaka has made a statement on the İstanbul Convention. Raising concerns over the “systematic attacks” on the convention, she has said, “İstanbul Convention is our red line.”

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.

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Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,891 and the total number of cases to 244,392. 18 people have died of the virus and 1,212 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘Demolished parts were harming Galata Tower,’ says Turkey’s Culture Minister

‘Demolished parts were harming Galata Tower,’ says Turkey’s Culture Minister

Minister of Culture and Tourism Aksoy has made a statement about the “restoration” works undertaken in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower. He has denied the allegations that “the walls of the tower were demolished” with hammer drills.

Women detained in İstanbul Convention protests released

Women detained in İstanbul Convention protests released

Police intervened against the Ankara Women’s Platform who wanted to make a statement about the İstanbul Convention. Taken into custody in police intervention, 30 women have been released late at night.

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'

'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.

Demolition in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower in the name of restoration

Demolition in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower in the name of restoration

Speaking to bianet, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Head of Cultural Assets Department Mahir Polat has noted that the demolition takes place in the interior wall where the Ottoman signature is located: “It is not restoration, it is demolition.”

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.

‘Why doesn’t Turkey announce number of intensive care, intubated patients anymore?’

‘Why doesn’t Turkey announce number of intensive care, intubated patients anymore?’

HDP MP Tülay Hatimoğulları has addressed a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca, asking him a series of questions regarding the data not shared with the public about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker

COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker

In a statement released by the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES), it has been announced that health worker Davut Ak wanted to be tested for COVID-19 as he showed the symptoms; however, his request has been rejected.

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.