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Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 100 Thousand, WHO Says Outbreak Stabilizing

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 100 Thousand, WHO Says Outbreak Stabilizing

The country's death toll has increased to 2,491 while WHO has said that Turkey is showing some "cautiously optimistic" signs.

Turkey Marks Centenary of Children's Day Amid Pandemic

Turkey Marks Centenary of Children's Day Amid Pandemic

The country is celebrating the "National Sovereignty and Children's Day," marking the first centenary of the foundation of its parliament.

Curfew Silence in 31 Cities

Curfew Silence in 31 Cities

A four-day curfew to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic started today.

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.

CHP Report: Child Abuse in Turkey Increased Nearly 10 Times Since 2006

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CHP Report: Child Abuse in Turkey Increased Nearly 10 Times Since 2006

The main opposition party has announced figures on children's issues on the Children's Day.

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

Interior Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Measures' Against Coronavirus

Interior Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Measures' Against Coronavirus

Events that may attract large groups will not be allowed during the Ramadan.

Sixty-Four More Inmates Diagnosed with Covid-19 in Buca Prison

Sixty-Four More Inmates Diagnosed with Covid-19 in Buca Prison

After coronavirus was found in one prisoner, other who contacted were also tested.

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 2,259

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 2,259

The total number of cases has climbed to 95,591, according to the Health Ministry.

'If I Don't Go to Jail, I'll Celebrate My Birthday'

'If I Don't Go to Jail, I'll Celebrate My Birthday'

The finance minister, a presidential aide and a businessperson have filed lawsuits against Cumhuriyet reporter Hazal Ocak in the past year.

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.

Woman Doctor Subjected to Violence from Colleague: 'Hospital Management Doesn't Care'

Woman Doctor Subjected to Violence from Colleague: 'Hospital Management Doesn't Care'

"In such a period, layoffs are banned and it's hard to find a new doctor. The management doesn't care about what we went through. Doctors can't resign. There is a serious problem with the system," says Dr. Ekenler.

20 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

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 Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 2,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 2,000

The number of cases has reached 86,306 with 3,977 new cases.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Surpass Iran, Reach 82,239

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Surpass Iran, Reach 82,239

The Health Ministry has confirmed 121 deaths and 3,783 new Covid-19 cases in a day.

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.

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.

Two Journalists Face Prison Sentence over Report on 2015 Ankara Massacre

Two Journalists Face Prison Sentence over Report on 2015 Ankara Massacre

A criminal case has been filed over a report on Cumhuriyet that said the police didn't act despite receiving a tip on two people involved in the bomb attack.

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.

Release of Perpetrators of Male Violence due to Pandemic Leaves Women Anxious

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Release of Perpetrators of Male Violence due to Pandemic Leaves Women Anxious

"Even if it is said that crimes of violence against women are not included in the law, we know that many offenses that are committed against women such as injury, threat, and false imprisonment are included," women's rights defenders say.

15 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

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.

Construction Vehicles Enter Lake Salda Beach, Leave After Outrage

Construction Vehicles Enter Lake Salda Beach, Leave After Outrage

Known as "the Maldives of Turkey," Lake Salda is a protected area where the government plans to build a recreational facility.

Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

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Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

Alongside discriminating against political dissidents, the bill entitles intelligence services take inmates out of prison for further interrogation, posing them to the risk of possible torture and mistreatment.

15 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Turkey's Covid-19 Cases Top 65 Thousand, Minister Expects 'Plateau' Within Two Weeks

Turkey's Covid-19 Cases Top 65 Thousand, Minister Expects 'Plateau' Within Two Weeks

The country's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has climbed to 1,403, Health Minister Koca has announced.

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.