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Minister Says Turkey Enters 'Controlled Social Life Phase' in Pandemic as Cases Top 130,000

Minister Says Turkey Enters 'Controlled Social Life Phase' in Pandemic as Cases Top 130,000

The country has seen 65 deaths and 2,533 new cases over the past 24 hours.

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

With the drop in new cases and fatalities, the government has eased some measures for the pandemic.

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

The President has said the bar associations "attacked Islam," which indicates that a new regulation regarding the election processes in occupational organizations.

İSİG Report: Nearly Half of Worker Fatalities in April Caused by Covid-19

İSİG Report: Nearly Half of Worker Fatalities in April Caused by Covid-19

The Health and Safety Labor Watch has released its monthly report on occupational homicides.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 3,174, Tests Exceed One Million

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 3,174, Tests Exceed One Million

Over the past 24 hours, 93 people died and 2,615 new cases were found.

Amid Talks of Normalization, Medical Chamber Head Warns that Epidemic 'Still Serious'

Amid Talks of Normalization, Medical Chamber Head Warns that Epidemic 'Still Serious'

"For two or three days, İstanbul has almost returned to its old rhythm. Traffic has intensified, contact has increased outside. I find this very dangerous," says Dr. Öztürk.

29 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ministry Moves to Impose Control on Covid-19 Studies, Says Turkish Medical Association

Ministry Moves to Impose Control on Covid-19 Studies, Says Turkish Medical Association

Scientists have to obtain permission from the ministry to conduct studies and access data, except those who participate in a project backed by the ministry, says the Turkish Medical Association.

TTB: Doctor's Cause of Death Recorded as 'Pneumonia' Despite Getting Covid-19 Treatment

TTB: Doctor's Cause of Death Recorded as 'Pneumonia' Despite Getting Covid-19 Treatment

The Turkish Medical Association previously stated that patients who died without a positive coronavirus test were not included in the Ministry of Health's official death toll.

Turkey May Loosen Coronavirus Measures in June, Says Think Tank

Turkey May Loosen Coronavirus Measures in June, Says Think Tank

The country may reach the peak of the Covid-19 outbreak, says a report by an Ankara-based think tank.

Infected Shipyard Worker: 'We Asked for a Leave, They Said Ships Need to be Completed'

Infected Shipyard Worker: 'We Asked for a Leave, They Said Ships Need to be Completed'

Despite the pandemic, thousands of workers continue to work at the shipyards in Tuzla, İstanbul.

22 April 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Claims on Accuracy of Covid-19 Death Toll on Parliamentary Agenda

Claims on Accuracy of Covid-19 Death Toll on Parliamentary Agenda

The Turkish Medical Association had said the Ministry of Health did not report Covid-19 deaths according to the codes suggested by WHO.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

The weekend curfew for 31 cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, has been extended as the country's death toll from Covid-19 has reached 2,140.

Report: 1,328 Public Employees in İstanbul Infected with Coronavirus

Report: 1,328 Public Employees in İstanbul Infected with Coronavirus

Covid-19 cases have been found in usually crowded places like post offices and tax offices, according to a report by the KESK.

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

The HDP's imprisoned former co-chair, who is still behind bars despite a prison release law, has released a statement on Twitter.

Turkey's Coronavirus Death toll Rises to 1,769, Number of Patients in Intensive Care Drops

Turkey's Coronavirus Death toll Rises to 1,769, Number of Patients in Intensive Care Drops

Health Minister Koca has announced that 4,353 new cases of Covid-19 were found and 126 people died in a day.

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

The ministry previously blocked donation accounts of the municipalities for illegally launching a donation campaign.

Report: 855 Workers Tested Positive, 52 Died of Covid-19 in a Month

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH

Report: 855 Workers Tested Positive, 52 Died of Covid-19 in a Month

Thousands of workers have lost their income due to forced unpaid leaves and halt of production and services, the report says.

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Defending the government's decision to not impose a full lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, Kalın has said, "Talking about the economy may seem irrelevant or inhuman to some. But the fact is that life must go on somehow."

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 1,643, Total Tests Surpass 500 Thousand

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 1,643, Total Tests Surpass 500 Thousand

Since yesterday's update, 125 people have died and 4,801 new cases have been found.

WHO Europe: Covid-19 Cases Increase in Turkey, Russia, UK

WHO Europe: Covid-19 Cases Increase in Turkey, Russia, UK

While the outbreak has been slightly declining in the most-affected countries of the region, cases have been increasing in other countries, the WHO has stated.

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.

Parliament Passes Bill to Protect Health Workers from Violence

Parliament Passes Bill to Protect Health Workers from Violence

The law increases penalties for violence against healthcare workers.

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1,500, Total Cases Near 70 Thousand

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1,500, Total Cases Near 70 Thousand

In the last 24 hours, 115 people died and 4,281 positive test results were found, according to the Health Ministry.

Interior Ministry: 227 Residential Areas in 58 Provinces in Quarantine

Interior Ministry: 227 Residential Areas in 58 Provinces in Quarantine

Nearly 250 thousand people are living in the quarantined areas, according to the ministry.

IMF: Turkey's Economy May Shrink by 5 Percent in 2020

IMF: Turkey's Economy May Shrink by 5 Percent in 2020

The Fund expects Turkey to have an unemployment rate of 17.2 percent at the end of the year.

Turkey to Provide Free Covid-19 Treatment Regardless of Insurance

Turkey to Provide Free Covid-19 Treatment Regardless of Insurance

Medicine, equipment and testing as part of coronavirus treatment will also be free, according to a new Presidential Decree.

What will Happen to Street Vendors During the Pandemic?

What will Happen to Street Vendors During the Pandemic?

Some of the six million street vendors in the country can neither work nor receive aid from the government, says a finance expert.

14 April 2020 Utkucan Akkaş

Criminal Enforcement Bill: Six Journalists Won't be Released due to Last-Minute Change

Criminal Enforcement Bill: Six Journalists Won't be Released due to Last-Minute Change

The law on intelligence agencies, for which six journalists are behind bars, was excluded from the bill after a motion by AKP MPs was accepted.

13 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Minister of Interior 'Humbled' by Reactions to His Resignation

Minister of Interior 'Humbled' by Reactions to His Resignation

Soylu has made his first statement after President Erdoğan turned down his resignation over the panic caused by his short-notice announcement of a curfew.

Justice Minister: Three Prisoners in Open Prisons Died of Covid-19

Justice Minister: Three Prisoners in Open Prisons Died of Covid-19

For the first time, Turkey confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in prisons.

Trying to Coerce Villagers to Sell Their Lands, Energy Company Cuts Off Water Amid Pandemic

Trying to Coerce Villagers to Sell Their Lands, Energy Company Cuts Off Water Amid Pandemic

Already troubled because their access to water is being hampered by thermal plants and coal mines, people of İkizköy village are now more concerned due to the coronavirus outbreak.

13 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Minister: Turkey to Ban Lay-Offs for Three Months Due to Pandemic

Minister: Turkey to Ban Lay-Offs for Three Months Due to Pandemic

Employees who are put on an unpaid leave will be paid half the minimum salary, the Minister of Treasury and Finance has announced.