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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.

27th İstanbul Jazz Festival to be held with its new programme in September

27th İstanbul Jazz Festival to be held with its new programme in September

Postponed to a later date due to COVID-19 outbreak, the 27th Istanbul Jazz Festival will meet the festival audience in open-air venues on September 2-14 and on a digital platform on September 4 - October 16.

Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’

Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’

“We are determined to stand up against anti-democratic practices based on universal law, human rights and democracy norms and the power that we manifest with our democratic will,” the engineers have said in their joint statement.

First religious service to be held in Sümela Monastery after 5 years

First religious service to be held in Sümela Monastery after 5 years

With restoration works completed, Sümela Monastery in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon has started receiving its visitors.

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.

What does draft legislation on Canal İstanbul foresee? What are the latest developments?

What does draft legislation on Canal İstanbul foresee? What are the latest developments?

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization have finalized their joint works on Canal İstanbul legislation. According to the draft, the project will be undertaken with a build-operate-transfer model.

COVID-19: Turkey reports 1,193 new cases in a day, continuing its upward trend

COVID-19: Turkey reports 1,193 new cases in a day, continuing its upward trend

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,858 and the total number of cases to 241,997. 14 people have died of the virus and 1,193 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘The party escalating tension in the Mediterranean is not Turkey, but Greece’

‘The party escalating tension in the Mediterranean is not Turkey, but Greece’

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a written statement in response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, which has declared Turkey’s seismic research in the Mediterranean “illegal.”

COVID-19 in eastern Turkey: Patients sent home, health workers exhausted

COVID-19 in eastern Turkey: Patients sent home, health workers exhausted

The Chairs of Diyarbakır, Antep, Van, Mardin and Batman Medical Chambers have spoken to bianet: “Pandemic services and intensive cares are full. COVID-19 patients who need to be treated in hospitals are sent home.”

11 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

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.

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

An application has been made to the Constitutional Court for the release of death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. It has been noted that the lawyers are held in pandemic hospitals in conditions worse than prison.

10 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

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

'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.

Panel of experts say Kirazlıyayla mine is ‘against the law’

Panel of experts say Kirazlıyayla mine is ‘against the law’

The panel of experts have completed their examination on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report given by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for the tailings dam planned to be constructed in Kirazlıyayla, Bursa.

‘8 journalists were sentenced to prison in the first 7 months of 2020’

‘8 journalists were sentenced to prison in the first 7 months of 2020’

According to the “7-Month Press Freedom Report” prepared by the Press in Arrest, there are at least 65 journalists behind bars in Turkey as convicts or arrestees. At least 251 journalists also stand trial in or outside prison, or in absentia.

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.

'Beirut' question to Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: Weren’t you ashamed?

'Beirut' question to Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: Weren’t you ashamed?

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has criticized the speech of Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu in Beirut. Addressing a Parliamentary question to the Minister, he has asked, “Didn’t you feel shame for racism in multi-identity Beirut?”

State postal service workers dismissed for painting slogans about Grup Yorum

State postal service workers dismissed for painting slogans about Grup Yorum

Two workers were held in custody for a day in Düzce, their labor contracts have been terminated afterwards. The workers have now filed a criminal complaint against the ones who are responsible for their dismissal from the state post office PTT.

10 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

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

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.

10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

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Two journalists from Turkey detained in Athens

Two journalists from Turkey detained in Athens

Capturing police violence against a person in Athens, journalists Çağdaş Kaplan and Berçem Mordeniz have been battered and taken into custody.

Employment decreased by 2 million 411 thousand people in a year, says TurkStat

Employment decreased by 2 million 411 thousand people in a year, says TurkStat

According to the Labor Force Statistics shared by the TurkStat, the number of unemployed dropped by 331 thousand people in May, when the effects of the pandemic were strongly felt. May also witnessed a 4.7 point annual decrease in employment rate.

‘Seek ways to implement İstanbul Convention’

‘Seek ways to implement İstanbul Convention’

26 non-governmental organizations and initiatives have released a joint statement in defense of İstanbul Convention amid ongoing debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal. “İstanbul Convention keeps one alive,” the statement has emphasized.

‘3 prisoners have gone on a hunger strike to protest violations of rights in Elazığ Prison’

‘3 prisoners have gone on a hunger strike to protest violations of rights in Elazığ Prison’

“Held in Elazığ Type T Prison, Hüseyin Bağ and two other inmates staying in the same ward have staged a protest against the raids conducted to wards day and night, swearwords and unjust disciplinary punishments,” says HDP MP Alican Önlü.

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

The Health Ministry has confirmed 1,182 new cases and 15 deaths of Covid-19.

346 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Diyarbakır

346 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Diyarbakır

According to the latest figures shared by the Diyarbakır Health Platform, 346 healthcare workers, including 128 nurses and midwives, have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the province as of August 6.

Armored vehicle overturns in Hakkari, claiming the lives of 2 police officers

Armored vehicle overturns in Hakkari, claiming the lives of 2 police officers

An armored police vehicle overturned in Turkey’s eastern Hakkari province, two special operations police officers have lost their lives in the accident.

‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’

‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’

While Assoc. Prof. Cavit Işık Yavuz notes that reopening schools will lead to a further increase in COVID-19 cases, Prof. Serap Şimşek Yavuz underlines that “it is not a decision to be taken by ministries and Science Board on their own.”

10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

LGBTI+ activist İsmail: Be my voice, please

LGBTI+ activist İsmail: Be my voice, please

Taken into custody by torture in İzmir while protesting to defend İstanbul Convention, LGBTI+ activist İsmail Temel fainted when he was detained. Temel has made a call for solidarity: “I do not want them to get away with the torture they inflicted on me.”

Conservative women: Violence against women is a problem above ideologies

Conservative women: Violence against women is a problem above ideologies

The convention protects women and children from violence but those who oppose don't know about it enough, according to ASAP Chair Ayla Kerimoğlu.

8 August 2020 Evrim Kepenek

'Global colonial barons' attack Turkey's economy, says Erdoğan's communications director

'Global colonial barons' attack Turkey's economy, says Erdoğan's communications director

Fahrettin Altun's statement came after Turkish lira hit a historic low against the dollar and Euro.

Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey

Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey

The Health Ministry has reported the highest new cases since July 2.