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COVID-19 in Turkey | 31 deaths, over 5,500 daily cases

COVID-19 in Turkey | 31 deaths, over 5,500 daily cases

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 184 thousand tests were conducted, 5,529 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 31 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Debt of farmers in Turkey reached record highs in 2021, warns opposition MP

Debt of farmers in Turkey reached record highs in 2021, warns opposition MP

The number of farmers who received a document of insolvency has exceeded 21,000, according to an Agricultural Credit Cooperatives report.

United Nations, Union of Turkish Bar Associations ignore Kurdish refugees

United Nations, Union of Turkish Bar Associations ignore Kurdish refugees

Established by the UN and TBB for applications of legal assistance, the Translation Support Line offers services in Arabic, Persian, French and Dari languages, but not Kurdish, which is also widely spoken as a mother language in Turkey.

13 April 2022 Ruken Tuncel

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 25 deaths, over 6,600 new cases in a day

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 25 deaths, over 6,600 new cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 191 thousand tests were conducted, 6,635 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 25 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Poll: AKP’s voting rate down by 9.4 points since the 2018 elections

Poll: AKP’s voting rate down by 9.4 points since the 2018 elections

When it is compared with the 2018 general election results, the ruling AKP has lost 9.4 percentage points, its ally MHP 2.5 percentage points and the main opposition CHP 2.9 points. The votes of the HDP and İYİ Party have been up by 0.5 points.

Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry disregards child health

Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry disregards child health

As the interests of the groups who produce and trade in these toxic substances weigh heavily, the ministry does not take a step to solve this issue that closely concerns child health.

12 April 2022 Bülent Şık

COVID-19 | In a first in months, Turkey’s daily death toll drops below 30

COVID-19 | In a first in months, Turkey’s daily death toll drops below 30

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 182 thousand tests were conducted, 6,893 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 28 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Moderate earthquake off Turkey's Black Sea coast

Moderate earthquake off Turkey's Black Sea coast

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake off the coast of Zonguldak was felt in nearby provinces, including İstanbul.

Covid-19: Decreased use of masks may lead to a new peak in Turkey, doctors warn

Covid-19: Decreased use of masks may lead to a new peak in Turkey, doctors warn

While the numbers have significantly decreased over the past month, there will be a new peak after each time there is a relaxation, doctors say.

11 April 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Half of people in Turkey 'eat less' to make ends meet, shows survey

Half of people in Turkey 'eat less' to make ends meet, shows survey

More than 60 percent of the people said they stopped eating meat because of the worsening economy.

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

The injured have been reportedly admitted to the hospitals in nearby districts.

Destruction in Cappadocia: Architects call for halt of commercial building, hotel projects

Destruction in Cappadocia: Architects call for halt of commercial building, hotel projects

"The Cappadocia region, which is the symbol of multiculturalism, has become a major place for the destruction of this rich cultural unity," the head of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects has said.

Highest rate of poor households in Diyarbakır and Urfa

Highest rate of poor households in Diyarbakır and Urfa

According to a recent survey, 74.7 percent of poor households see air pollution, environmental pollution, dust, dirty water or other environmental problems in their environment.

Turkey reports 32 coronavirus deaths, less than 6 thousand new cases

Turkey reports 32 coronavirus deaths, less than 6 thousand new cases

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 172 thousand tests were conducted, 5,609 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 32 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

The politics of price hikes

The politics of price hikes

The reason for the price hikes in transportation and tap water in İstanbul is the increase in the prices of everything. So, what about the public interest? Why does the central government not support municipalities?

8 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Main opposition leader not allowed in Meat and Milk Board to discuss high food prices

Main opposition leader not allowed in Meat and Milk Board to discuss high food prices

"There are children with developmental disorders in every home I visit," said an anti-poverty activist accompanying the CHP leader.

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Animal rights advocates say the new regulations will make it even more difficult to control animal breeding businesses and animal abuse will become "invisible."

8 April 2022 Tansu Pişkin

COVID-19 in Turkey | With over 215 thousand tests, daily cases drop below 10 thousand

COVID-19 in Turkey | With over 215 thousand tests, daily cases drop below 10 thousand

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 215 thousand tests were conducted, 9,354 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 36 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan laid to rest

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan laid to rest

The author passed away on Saturday at the age of 84. Politicians, local governors, journalists and writers attended the funeral.

Parliamentary committee concludes inquiry on marine mucilage problem in Sea of Marmara

Parliamentary committee concludes inquiry on marine mucilage problem in Sea of Marmara

No wastewater should be discharged into the without advanced treatment, according to the committee report.

Average rent price in İstanbul exceeds minimum wage

Average rent price in İstanbul exceeds minimum wage

Flat sharing is becoming more popular among the working population as living costs in the city continue to increase.

HRW: Greece uses 'refugee auxiliaries' in pushbacks to Turkey

HRW: Greece uses 'refugee auxiliaries' in pushbacks to Turkey

Refugees interviewed by HRW say the boats taking them back to Turkey were piloted by men speaking Arabic or Southeast Asian languages.

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, more than 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey, according to an official from the UNHCR Turkey.

Turkey reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, over 10 thousand new cases in a day

Turkey reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, over 10 thousand new cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 220 thousand tests were conducted, 10,314 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 41 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Prices constantly soar in Turkey: ‘We are embarrassed to tell customers a price’

Prices constantly soar in Turkey: ‘We are embarrassed to tell customers a price’

Shopkeepers are tired of listening to people’s problems and changing price tags and embarrassed to tell customers a price amid constantly rising prices. As for customers, they are desperate: “Some even ask the tare weight of plastic bags to be deducted”.

6 April 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Poll: Opposition alliance leads, HDP to receive over 10 percent

Poll: Opposition alliance leads, HDP to receive over 10 percent

According to the January 2022 poll of the Avrasya Public Opinion Research Center, the CHP and İYİ Party would receive 44.1 percent of the votes while the AKP and MHP would receive 36.5 percent in case of an election today.

COVID-19 | 12,213 daily cases, 37 deaths in Turkey

COVID-19 | 12,213 daily cases, 37 deaths in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 232 thousand tests were conducted, 12,213 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 37 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Court in Germany lifts deportation order against two political asylum seekers from Turkey

Court in Germany lifts deportation order against two political asylum seekers from Turkey

A court in Germany previously rejected the application of the two people who received sentences on "terrorism" charges in Turkey because "they were too politically engaged."

5 April 2022 Ayça Söylemez

İstanbul: Living costs have increased by 73 percent in a year

İstanbul: Living costs have increased by 73 percent in a year

The cost of living increased by 11.17 percent in the city in a month, according to the March report of the İstanbul Planning Agency of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 40 deaths, more than 12 thousand new cases in a day

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 40 deaths, more than 12 thousand new cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 236 thousand tests were conducted, 12,647 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 40 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Study: 85 percent of people think Turkey needs a 'powerful leader'

Study: 85 percent of people think Turkey needs a 'powerful leader'

The high percentage of people wanting a powerful leader does not necessarily reflect an authoritarian tendency, and might be caused by the lack of inclusive institutions, according to the study.

People, shopkeepers complain about high prices as Ramadan begins

People, shopkeepers complain about high prices as Ramadan begins

"People ask for prices and then just leave," says a butcher as people complain about the high price of the Ramadan pita in Hakkari, one of the poorest provinces of Turkey.