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Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) chair Devlet Bahçeli criticized the main opposition leader's visit to southeastern Şırnak province last week, saying that the move was aimed at provocation.

With the participation of some 150 athletes from 15 countries, the eastern province of Şırnak, once associated with terror, is now preparing to host its first international tennis tournament, the country's sports and youth minister has said.

"The noise of the tennis rackets will echo on the foot of Mount Cudi," Mehmet Kasapoğlu told the Daily Milliyet.

Turkey introduced a promotional program on June 27 for the "Mesopotamia" brand, which was created to promote the tourism potential of the southeastern Anatolia region to the world.

Speaking at the event, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Turkey has the richest and most unique homeland in the world with its history, culture and geographical structure.

Turkey introduced a promotional program on June 27 for the "Mesopotamia" brand, which was created to promote the tourism potential of the southeastern Anatolia region to the world.

Speaking at the event, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Turkey has the richest and most unique homeland in the world with its history, culture and geographical structure.

A recent report by Turkey's statistical authority has revealed a trend of declining birth rates in the country.

Nearly 1.12 million new births were registered in 2020, down from 1.18 million the year before, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced on May 18.

According to TÜİK, 51.3 percent of babies born last year were boys, while 48.7 percent were girls.

A flight carrying Turkey's agriculture and forestry minister was forced to make an emergency landing in the eastern Malatya province on April 16, but all aboard are reportedly unhurt, said aviation sources.

Turkey's health minister announced on April 3 weekly coronavirus infection rates across 81 provinces.

Sharing data between March 27 and April 2 on Twitter, Fahrettin Koca wrote: "It is in our hands to turn the situation in our favor."

A southeastern Turkish city that has been for years overshadowed by terrorism, wants to become a tourist hub with its historical and cultural riches. 

The COVID-19 outbreak worsened within a week across Turkey, leaving only one province in the low-risk category.

According to the weekly cases' data for March 13 and March 19, the number of provinces classified as high-risk increased to 39 from the previous week's 25.

If the COVID-19 cases continue to rise, a number of provinces in Turkey may face lockdowns, an expert has warned as the latest official data showed that infections are spreading fast across the country.