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‘How many workers died of coronavirus in Turkey?’

‘How many workers died of coronavirus in Turkey?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services Selçuk, HDP MP Ersoy has noted that the Ministry does not share information about the workers who died of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Turkey.

Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’

Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’

“We are determined to stand up against anti-democratic practices based on universal law, human rights and democracy norms and the power that we manifest with our democratic will,” the engineers have said in their joint statement.

First religious service to be held in Sümela Monastery after 5 years

First religious service to be held in Sümela Monastery after 5 years

With restoration works completed, Sümela Monastery in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon has started receiving its visitors.

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

The President and the former economy minister, who found a new party after resigning from the AKP, got in an exchange following Turkish lira's slide against the US dollar.

'Their only demand is a fair trial': Main opposition MP calls for death fasting lawyers' release

'Their only demand is a fair trial': Main opposition MP calls for death fasting lawyers' release

Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for 221 and 190 days, respectively.

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

Application to Constitutional Court for ‘immediate release’ of death-fasting lawyers

An application has been made to the Constitutional Court for the release of death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal. It has been noted that the lawyers are held in pandemic hospitals in conditions worse than prison.

10 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Panel of experts say Kirazlıyayla mine is ‘against the law’

Panel of experts say Kirazlıyayla mine is ‘against the law’

The panel of experts have completed their examination on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report given by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for the tailings dam planned to be constructed in Kirazlıyayla, Bursa.

'Beirut' question to Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: Weren’t you ashamed?

'Beirut' question to Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: Weren’t you ashamed?

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has criticized the speech of Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu in Beirut. Addressing a Parliamentary question to the Minister, he has asked, “Didn’t you feel shame for racism in multi-identity Beirut?”

State postal service workers dismissed for painting slogans about Grup Yorum

State postal service workers dismissed for painting slogans about Grup Yorum

Two workers were held in custody for a day in Düzce, their labor contracts have been terminated afterwards. The workers have now filed a criminal complaint against the ones who are responsible for their dismissal from the state post office PTT.

10 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Armored vehicle overturns in Hakkari, claiming the lives of 2 police officers

Armored vehicle overturns in Hakkari, claiming the lives of 2 police officers

An armored police vehicle overturned in Turkey’s eastern Hakkari province, two special operations police officers have lost their lives in the accident.

'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.

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.

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.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits eastern province of Malatya

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits eastern province of Malatya

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has said that no damage had been reported so far from the provincial governor's office.

Corruption in Mardin municipality after government takeover: 13 people remanded in custody

Corruption in Mardin municipality after government takeover: 13 people remanded in custody

The ousted mayor had said corruption in the municipality reached an "unprecedented level" after the Ministry of Interior replaced him with a trustee.

Medium of instruction in Kurdish language department changed to Turkish

Medium of instruction in Kurdish language department changed to Turkish

The change has been made on the grounds that permission by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is required to change the medium of instruction to another language than Turkish.

Survey: Hagia Sophia's conversion didn't affect voter preferences

Survey: Hagia Sophia's conversion didn't affect voter preferences

More than 42 percent of the participants said they would vote for the ruling AKP or its ally MHP "if there was an election today."

Four die, one missing as boat sinks off Aegean Sea

Four die, one missing as boat sinks off Aegean Sea

A boat carrying nine people sank near İzmir.

Social media law published on Official Gazette

Social media law published on Official Gazette

Published on the Official Gazette, the legal amendment introduces a new definition of "social media provider" to the Law on Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Suppression of Crimes Committed by Means of Such Publications.

Happy Sacrifice Feast

Happy Sacrifice Feast

We wish a happy Sacrifice Feast to all Muslim communities. Authorities warn citizens to pay utmost attention to coronavirus measures in exchanging greetings for the feast.

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Making a statement about the picture of Atatürk’s Tomb shared on the Turkish Armed Forces’ social media account, the Ministry of Defense has said that the posts to be shared are decided a month ago and they are not related with recent debates.

Indictment against journalist Rawîn Stêrk five months after his arrest

Indictment against journalist Rawîn Stêrk five months after his arrest

İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office charges Rûdaw reporter Rawîn Stêrk with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “membership of an armed terrorist organization.” Stêrk has been arrested in Ankara since March.

30 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

Death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released

Death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released

Physicians of Forensic Medicine Institution who examined death fasting lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have prepared a report indicating that “it is not suitable for them to stay in prison.” The court has rejected their request for release.

30 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Interior Minister admits ‘misinformation’ about investigation into Kadirova’s death

Interior Minister admits ‘misinformation’ about investigation into Kadirova’s death

Minister of Interior Soylu has answered the Parliamentary question of CHP MP Tanrıkulu regarding the investigation into Nadira Kadirova’s suspicious death. Soylu has said that the security directorate gave wrong information about the investigation.

Ruling AKP MP Şanverdi tests positive for COVID-19

Ruling AKP MP Şanverdi tests positive for COVID-19

Ruling AKP MP Hüseyin Şanverdi has announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The MP was among the ones who attended the Friday prayers in Hagia Sophia on July 24.

Public officers stipulated to use local messaging apps

Public officers stipulated to use local messaging apps

A guide prepared by the Presidency’s Digital Transformation Office has prohibited the ones working in state institutions and organizations from using foreign messaging apps, requesting them to prefer “local and national” applications.

‘Why did you hand over Bomonti Beer Factory to Presidency of Religious Affairs?’

‘Why did you hand over Bomonti Beer Factory to Presidency of Religious Affairs?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Environment and Urban Affairs, HDP MP Kerestecioğlu asks whether the document permitting the demolition of Bomonti Beer Factory buildings amid ongoing judicial process complies with the law.

Parliament passes bill obligating social media companies to open an office in Turkey

Parliament passes bill obligating social media companies to open an office in Turkey

Social media companies will have to store users' data in Turkey, those who refuse to open an office will be subject to monetary penalties and bandwidth throttling.

Delegates call an ‘Extraordinary General Meeting’ against Union of Bar Associations Chair

Delegates call an ‘Extraordinary General Meeting’ against Union of Bar Associations Chair

100 delegates of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) have called an "Extraordinary General Assembly” meeting and requested a vote of confidence against TBB Chair Metin Feyzioğlu.

Erdoğan 'reopens' Sümela Monastery via teleconference

Erdoğan 'reopens' Sümela Monastery via teleconference

"If we were a nation targeting other symbols of other beliefs, the Sümela Monastery, which we have had for five centuries, would have gone forever now," the President has said.

'Damn' part omitted from Friday sermon following social media post of armed forces

'Damn' part omitted from Friday sermon following social media post of armed forces

Amid debates of President of Religious Affairs' "damnation,” the Armed Forces posted a picture of Atatürk’s Tomb in Ankara. Afterwards, the Presidency of Religious Affairs has omitted the “damn” part from the Friday sermon at Hagia Sophia.

Court rejects objection to three journalists’ arrest

Court rejects objection to three journalists’ arrest

The court has rejected the objection to the arrest of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Murat Ağırel and Hülya Kılınç. The Presiding Judge has expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating that the journalists should have been released on probation.