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Attorney: Court released military officer charged with rape because 'intercourse was consensual'

MINISTRY TO FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST MEDIA OUTLETS

Attorney: Court released military officer charged with rape because 'intercourse was consensual'

The suspect has been released despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report that stated İpek E. was subjected to sexual assault.

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

The country is at "foreign firms' mercy" due to insufficient domestic vaccine production, according to CHP deputy Murat Emir.

Giresun flood: 172 stranded people rescued

Giresun flood: 172 stranded people rescued

There is a "great mobilization" to help people recover from the disaster, Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has said.

Limited number of fans to be allowed in football games in new season

Limited number of fans to be allowed in football games in new season

Fans will have to wear masks and their body temperature will be measured before entering the stadium

Charged with rape, military officer Musa O. released from prison after one-week arrest

Charged with rape, military officer Musa O. released from prison after one-week arrest

Musa O. was remanded in custody after outrage on social media following İ.E.'s death.

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

Germany's Heiko Maas visited Ankara as part of Berlin's efforts to ease tensions between Turkey and Greece.

Turkey reports highest daily Covid-19 cases in more than two months

Turkey reports highest daily Covid-19 cases in more than two months

The number of active cases and "seriously ill patients" continues to increase as well.

US judge refuses to recuse himself from Halkbank trial

US judge refuses to recuse himself from Halkbank trial

Turkey's state-owned bank had applied for recusal, claiming that Judge Berman had "relations with Gulenists."

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

The President on Saturday hosted Hamas' political bureau chief Haniyeh for the third time in the past year.

'Gas discovered by Turkey in the Black Sea is worth 60 to 70 billion dollars'

PROF. VOLKAN EDİGER

'Gas discovered by Turkey in the Black Sea is worth 60 to 70 billion dollars'

While the discovery is an important milestone for Turkey, there still a lot of work to do to extract the gas, according to Prof. Ediger.

25 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

SITUATION REPORT BY HEALTH MINISTRY

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

The ministry's latest weekly report shows that 62 percent of the died coronavirus patients were men while the number of patients on ventilators have increased by 31 percent since the previous update.

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

While Germany's foreign minister is visiting Athens and Ankara, the three countries have declared military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.

HDP expects snap presidential election, says it's ready

HDP expects snap presidential election, says it's ready

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has made remarks on possible snap elections, "Kurdish reports" by opposition parties and the death fasting lawyers.

Child worker dies after being hit by a bullet while collecting hazelnuts

Child worker dies after being hit by a bullet while collecting hazelnuts

The gendarmerie is working to find from where the shot was fired.

Dismissed Cargill workers to expand protests

Dismissed Cargill workers to expand protests

The workers have said that they will stage protests in front of the headquarters of Cargill's customer companies, including Pepsi-Co, Coca Cola and Nestle.

CHP launches campaign to inform the public about İstanbul Convention

CHP launches campaign to inform the public about İstanbul Convention

The party has dispatched a 250-member team to the streets to inform the public about the convention on violence against women.

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Joe Biden's remarks in January about "defeating Erdoğan not by a coup but by supporting the opposition" recently went viral in Turkey.

'Is the new police unit authorized to track dissidents?'

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

'Is the new police unit authorized to track dissidents?'

A new police unit named, "Reinforcement Ready Forces Directorate" has been founded in İstanbul.

Giresun floods: 'Soil cannot absorb rainwater because of dense housing'

PROFESSIONAL CHAMBERS

Giresun floods: 'Soil cannot absorb rainwater because of dense housing'

Floods have increased in the Black Sea Region in recent years.

Germany's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey to discuss Eastern Medierranean issue

Germany's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey to discuss Eastern Medierranean issue

Berlin's efforts previously led Turkey to briefly suspend its hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

The country hosted 5.4 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of the year, with İstanbul being the top tourist draw during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hundreds of houses evacuated due to wildfire in southern Turkey

Hundreds of houses evacuated due to wildfire in southern Turkey

The fire possibly erupted because of an arson attack, according to the Adana governor.

'Negative consequences of gender inequality have doubled for women during pandemic'

WOMEN'S LABOR

'Negative consequences of gender inequality have doubled for women during pandemic'

The working order of 81 percent of women workers in the metal industry has changed, according to a survey.

Confusing cold with Covid-19 to increase hospitals' workload in winter, professor warns

Confusing cold with Covid-19 to increase hospitals' workload in winter, professor warns

People with cough, fever and sore throat, which are seen too often in the summer, will be considered as possible Covid-19 cases in the winter, Assoc. Prof. Yasemin Çağ has said.

Cappadocia air balloon rides resume after five-month Covid-19 break

Cappadocia air balloon rides resume after five-month Covid-19 break

Tourists viewed the Göreme Open Air Museum, the valley of love, Uçhisar Castle and Sword Valley in the first ride during sunrise.

Turkey continues to record more new coronavirus infections than recoveries

Turkey continues to record more new coronavirus infections than recoveries

The Health Ministry has reported 1,203 new cases and 772 recoveries for the past 24 hours.

Turkish Medical Association: Health workers die while some are telling success stories

Turkish Medical Association: Health workers die while some are telling success stories

The association has pointed out that many health workers have been infected with Covid-19 recently and that many have resigned.

Merkel, Macron urge Turkey, Greece to resume direct talks

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP

Merkel, Macron urge Turkey, Greece to resume direct talks

France and Germany have said that they will support diplomatic talks, Turkey's Foreign Ministry has called on the EU to urge Greece and Southern Cyprus for restraint, Greece demands consistency from the EU.

Male violence: Ministry set to use electronic bracelets countrywide

Male violence: Ministry set to use electronic bracelets countrywide

The Ministry will prepare a four-year national action plan about male violence.

Survey: İstanbulites partially comply with mask, distancing rules

Survey: İstanbulites partially comply with mask, distancing rules

The İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has conducted a survey with 450 neighborhood heads from 39 districts of the city.

Reports: Turkey has discovered natural gas that can meet its need for 20 years

Reports: Turkey has discovered natural gas that can meet its need for 20 years

President Erdoğan is expected to announce the "good news" today.

Lawyers, politicians say 'Let's make Ebru, Aytaç live'

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

Lawyers, politicians say 'Let's make Ebru, Aytaç live'

"We were subjected to systematic torture with my spouse in that confinement cell. They watched us 24 hours," Aytaç Ünsal's spouse has said.