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

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

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.

Conservative women: Violence against women is a problem above ideologies

SUPPORT FOR İSTANBUL CONVENTION

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.

Presidency's Communications Directorate allocates 14 percent of its budget for social media

Presidency's Communications Directorate allocates 14 percent of its budget for social media

The directorate has announced a budget of 262 million US dollars for four years.

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Following the spike in the dollar, Erdoğan performed the Friday prayer at Hagia Sophia and then addressed the people in front of the museum-turned-mosque.

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SURVEY

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

The association has announced the findings of a survey it conducted among 410 primary health care facilities across Turkey.

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

A total of 54,053 people live in quarantine zones, the ministry has announced.

AKP women's branch to file suit against Islamist columnist over article on İstanbul Convention

AKP women's branch to file suit against Islamist columnist over article on İstanbul Convention

Columnist Abdurrahman Dilipak had called those who support the convention on violence against women "prostitutes."

'Covid-19 has become an additional punishment for prisoners'

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

'Covid-19 has become an additional punishment for prisoners'

"The exclusion of human rights defenders from release measures underscores the political nature of their imprisonment," an Amnesty International researcher has said.

Parliamentary Speaker: İstanbul Convention contributes to efforts against violence on women

Parliamentary Speaker: İstanbul Convention contributes to efforts against violence on women

While saying that Turkey doesn't need to abandon the convention, Şentop has remarked that it has some "Eurocentric" elements that are "imposed as a universal paradigm."

'The minister gave instructions, there will be intervention'

LETTER FROM DEATH FASTING LAWYER AYTAÇ ÜNSAL

'The minister gave instructions, there will be intervention'

"The male voice in front of her says, 'There is an instruction from our Minister of Interior, there will be an intervention.' My mother replies, 'I never accept that. I won't allow you to torture my son'."

7 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Study: Mediterranean Basin to warm faster, face drought

Study: Mediterranean Basin to warm faster, face drought

An MIT study explains why the Mediterranean Basin will be arider with the rising temperatures, which is expected to cause increased rainfalls in other parts of the world.

Canned fish company workers still 'locked in' at factory due to Covid-19 outbreak

Canned fish company workers still 'locked in' at factory due to Covid-19 outbreak

The factory owner says the "forced quarantine" of the workers was recommended by public authorities, who say that they await workers' objection for lifting the quarantine.

7 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

The Health Ministry has recorded 1,153 cases and 14 deaths in a day.

Turkey's Central Bank to 'use all tools' to reduce currency volatility

Turkey's Central Bank to 'use all tools' to reduce currency volatility

The bank's statement came after a spike in the US dollar and Euro.

Turkey, Azerbaijan continue joint military drills

Turkey, Azerbaijan continue joint military drills

The two countries have begun joint drills following the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

The demarcated area is located on Turkey's continental shelf, as reported to the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Journalist probed over report on woman's rape by military officer

Journalist probed over report on woman's rape by military officer

An investigation has been opened against a local news outlet for "provoking people to hatred and hostility" over three reports on the incident.

Diyarbakır MP Paylan says no empty beds left in intensive care services at city's hospitals

Diyarbakır MP Paylan says no empty beds left in intensive care services at city's hospitals

"While hundreds of new cases are found in Diyarbakır every day, how do you announce 1,000 cases across Turkey?" Paylan has asked the Minister of Health.

Grup Yorum band members released after detention during rehearsal

Grup Yorum band members released after detention during rehearsal

Nine people were detained in Istanbul during police raids in two locations.

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Medical chambers in several provinces have recently claimed that the increasing number of cases caused bed shortages in hospitals.

Study: Women do four times more unpaid work than men during pandemic

Study: Women do four times more unpaid work than men during pandemic

A study supported by the UNDP shows that men's contribution to household work has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.

Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released

Women detained in İstanbul Convention rally released

The police did not allow women to march and detained 16 during yesterday's demonstrations.

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

The checks will include accommodation facilities, malls, marketplaces, restaurants, cafes, wedding halls, barber shops, recreational areas and public transportation.

Women take to streets all around Turkey in support of İstanbul Convention

Women take to streets all around Turkey in support of İstanbul Convention

Demonstrations under the slogan "We are not giving up our rights, implement the İstanbul Convention" have been held in 16 cities simultaneously.

Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month

Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month

Daily cases have exceeded 1,000 following the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday.

İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

A person with mental health problems has been detained for causing the fire.

Dissenting opinion to death fasting lawyers' imprisonment: 'Judicial control could be applied'

Dissenting opinion to death fasting lawyers' imprisonment: 'Judicial control could be applied'

A member of the İstanbul 37th Heavy Penal Court, which rejected the objection to the arrest of Timtik and Ünsal, attached a dissenting opinion to the verdict stating that judicial control measures would be "more proportional".

5 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: We will resist until the end

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: We will resist until the end

"Ebru fell to 35 kilos. Go to her. Look after her. Don't let her be isolated there. We will win," Aytaç said in his message.

CPT reports stress overcrowding, ill-treatment in Turkey's prisons

CPT reports stress overcrowding, ill-treatment in Turkey's prisons

Reports of the visits by CPT delegations' visits to Turkey in 2017 and 2019 have been released.

IMF: Turkey is vulnerable to shocks

IMF: Turkey is vulnerable to shocks

"In the near term, policies need to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 crisis and protect the most vulnerable through temporary and targeted fiscal support," the fund has stated in its External Sector Report.