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Main opposition CHP İzmir MP Kani Beko has addressed a Parliamentary question to the Minister of Health and raised concerns over the condition of aged care homes in Turkey amid novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Throughout the week, the talks between Turkey’s major workers unions and Governor of Istanbul have resulted in a stalemate over the celebration venue for this year’s May Day celebrations. Governor Mutlu recommended Yenikapı Square for May Day, while DISK President Kani Beko stated that they are insistent about celebrating at Taksim.

Prosecutors launched an investigation on DISK Chairman Kani Beko and General Secretary Arzu Çerkezoğlu related to this year’s May Day demonstrations.

Turkey's Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions (DISK) elected its first woman general secretary during an election on Saturday. Kani Beko, another candidate, was elected as new chairperson.