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‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATEMENT

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

Unable to meet since January 30 due to coronavirus outbreak, the National Security Council (NSC) has convened under the chairpersonship of President Erdoğan. A written statement has been released following the meeting.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Recoveries Near 130,000 as New Cases Continue to Drop

Covid-19 in Turkey: Recoveries Near 130,000 as New Cases Continue to Drop

The country's death toll has reached 4,585 with a total of 165,555 cases.

Lift of Curfew Doesn't Mean Everything is Back to Normal, Health Minister Warns

Lift of Curfew Doesn't Mean Everything is Back to Normal, Health Minister Warns

The weekend curfews in Turkey's larger cities ended on Sunday as part of the government's "normalization schedule."

Mor Çatı Women's Shelter: Quarantine Takes a Lifetime for Some

Mor Çatı Women's Shelter: Quarantine Takes a Lifetime for Some

Social isolation is one of the most common types of violence that women are subjected to, says the foundation.

Turkey Reports Lowest Covid-19 Cases in Two Months

Turkey Reports Lowest Covid-19 Cases in Two Months

The country's death toll has climbed to 4,563 with a total of 164,769 cases.

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

Four professional organizations have released a joint statement and called on the Parliament to take such legislative steps in healthcare, social life and work life that they will be based on scientific data and prevent new waves of outbreak.

Coronavirus Reopening: Turkey Lifts Most Restrictions, Sets Up Rules for 'New Normal'

Coronavirus Reopening: Turkey Lifts Most Restrictions, Sets Up Rules for 'New Normal'

Domestic flights resumed, intercity travel restrictions were removed and cafes, restaurants and parks, along with many other places, reopened as of today.

Coronavirus Won’t Leave us, Normalization Has to Start, Says Science Board Member

Coronavirus Won’t Leave us, Normalization Has to Start, Says Science Board Member

Health Ministry’s Science Board Member Prof. Özlü says, “We have to start the normalization, but we definitely need to abide by the rules in doing this. What we call the rule is, in fact, extremely easy. It is so easy that people of all ages can follow.”

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,515, Total Tests Exceed Two Million

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,515, Total Tests Exceed Two Million

The Health Ministry has reported 26 deaths and 983 new cases for the past 24 hours.

Essential Goods, Essential Workers and the Essence of Capitalism

PENNED BY PROF. ASLIHAN AYKAÇ

Essential Goods, Essential Workers and the Essence of Capitalism

Global capitalism represents the most complex and distant level of organization regarding human's relationship to nature. Now is the time to simplify this relationship and overcome that distance.

30 May 2020 Aslıhan Aykaç

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,489, Total Cases Reach 162,120

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,489, Total Cases Reach 162,120

The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 1,141 cases for the past 24 hours.

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

While weekend curfews and curfews for the youth and the elderly will continue, many businesses will reopen and intercity travels will be resumed, the President has stated.

Weekend Curfews in Larger Cities to Continue

Weekend Curfews in Larger Cities to Continue

The Ministry of Interior has announced a curfew for 15 larger cities, including İstanbul and Ankara.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Exceed 160,000, Death Toll Rises to 4,461

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Exceed 160,000, Death Toll Rises to 4,461

The Health Ministry has reported 1,182 new cases and 30 deaths for the past 24 hours.

Turkey to Resume Mass Prayers, Demobilize 66,000 Soldiers

Turkey to Resume Mass Prayers, Demobilize 66,000 Soldiers

As part of coronavirus measures, demobilization of soldiers was postponed and mass Friday prayers were suspended.

‘Number of Children Living in Poor Households Could Increase by 15 Percent’

COVID-19

‘Number of Children Living in Poor Households Could Increase by 15 Percent’

A recent analysis conducted by Save the Children and UNICEF has revealed that if no urgent action is taken, the number of children living in poor households across low- and middle-income countries could increase by 86 million as a result of pandemic.

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

A draft report on Covid-19 in Turkey was sent to The New England Journal of Medicine but then withdrawn.

Intercity Train Travel Restarts in Turkey Amid Normalization

COVID-19

Intercity Train Travel Restarts in Turkey Amid Normalization

Suspended due to coronavirus outbreak, the high-speed intercity train travel has started again. Though the trains will run at 50 percent capacity, the ticket prices will remain the same, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Karaismailoğlu has announced.

Coronavirus Statement by Health Minister Koca: Risk Still Continues

Coronavirus Statement by Health Minister Koca: Risk Still Continues

“We are in the second phase of our fight against coronavirus. We are in a period when there is still a risk, when the risk has not disappeared. The way of life to adopt in this period is a controlled social life,” says Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Near 160,000 with 4,431 Deaths

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Near 160,000 with 4,431 Deaths

Over the past 24 hours, 34 people died and 1,035 new cases were found, according to the ministry figures.

Ministry of Health Announces New Rules for Malls and Stores

Ministry of Health Announces New Rules for Malls and Stores

As coronavirus measures are being eased and many businesses are opening again, the ministry has released a guideline for a "controlled normalization."

Turkey's Use of Hydroxychloroquine Comes Under Scrutiny After WHO Halts Trial

Turkey's Use of Hydroxychloroquine Comes Under Scrutiny After WHO Halts Trial

Turkey has been using the malaria drug for all Covid-19 patients and should disclose data about their situations, the Turkish Medical Association has said.

Fitch Expects Turkey’s Economy to Shrink by 3 Percent in 2020

COVID-19

Fitch Expects Turkey’s Economy to Shrink by 3 Percent in 2020

Fitch has updated its global economic outlook forecasts amid coronavirus outbreak. Having announced that the economy would shrink by 3.9 percent globally, the agency now estimates that the global economy will shrink by 4.6 percent in 2020.

I Have a Word to Say as a 65+

PENNED BY NEŞE ERDİLEK

I Have a Word to Say as a 65+

President and ruling AKP Chair and the Chairs of MHP, main opposition CHP, Felicity Party, Patriotic Party, İYİ Party… Or the Minister of Defense and Chief of General Staff… Do you know how old they are? Do they abide by the curfew imposed for the 65+?

27 May 2020 Neşe Erdilek

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 4,397, Daily Cases Near 1,000

Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 4,397, Daily Cases Near 1,000

The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 948 new cases for the past 24 hours.

Coast Guards Rescue 72 Asylum-Seekers in Aegean Sea

Coast Guards Rescue 72 Asylum-Seekers in Aegean Sea

A coast guard team found dozens of asylum seekers in four boats off İzmir coast.

WHO Suspends Covid-19 Trials of Anti-Malaria Drug Widely Used by Turkey

WHO Suspends Covid-19 Trials of Anti-Malaria Drug Widely Used by Turkey

A recent study has found a higher risk of abnormal heartbeats that could cause a heart attack in coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.

'Who Talks Wears the Mask': Eight Prisoners Given One Mask at Bayburt Prison, Says HDP MP

'Who Talks Wears the Mask': Eight Prisoners Given One Mask at Bayburt Prison, Says HDP MP

HDP MP Feleknas Uca has submitted a parliamentary question about precautions against the coronavirus outbreak at a prison in Bayburt, northeastern Turkey.

Erdoğan: Turkey Nears End of Coronavirus Outbreak

Erdoğan: Turkey Nears End of Coronavirus Outbreak

According to the Health Ministry figures, the country records nearly 1,000 new cases a day.

Covid-19 in Turkey: 29 Deaths in a Day, Total Recoveries Top 120 Thousand

Covid-19 in Turkey: 29 Deaths in a Day, Total Recoveries Top 120 Thousand

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 4,369 and the total number of cases to 157,814. 29 people have died of the virus and 987 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Investigation into Police Intervention for ‘Violating Coronavirus Curfew’

Investigation into Police Intervention for ‘Violating Coronavirus Curfew’

While two people were detained in Tekirdağ during a police intervention for allegedly violating the curfew, the officers who battered them while taking into custody have been suspended from duty and an investigation has been launched against them.

Deep Poverty Network: Poor Households Abandoned to Hunger During Pandemic

COVID-19 IN İSTANBUL

Deep Poverty Network: Poor Households Abandoned to Hunger During Pandemic

“Deep poverty refers to a chronic state of abject poverty faced by those living under starvation line,” says Hacer Foggo from the Deep Poverty Network, noting that the state needs to intervene in this poverty with a mindset of social state after the pandemic.

25 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek