Government of Turkey
President Erdoğan files complaint against columnist over ‘coup’ row
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has filed a criminal complaint against columnist Ragıp Zarakolu, managing directors of daily Evrensel and news site artıgerçek, over an opinion piece which he said was "touting a coup."
Turkish gov’t plans to cap prices of face masks at 1 lira each
The Turkish government will allow the sales of face masks with the maximum price of 1 Turkish Lira each, and the price will depend on the quality of the masks, daily Hürriyet reported on May 6.
International community showing Turkey’s healthcare system as model: FM
The international community, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States, is showing Turkey as a model as its health care system is strong enough to meet the treatment requirements of its citizens, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on May 6.
Coast guard stops migrant arrivals by sea
A stricter approach by the Hellenic Coast Guard, involving the systematic enforcement of a new dogma of "aggressive surveillance" and deterrence, has effectively stopped the influx of undocumented migrants from Turkey, Kathimerini understands.
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Palestine receives Turkish aid to stem coronavirus
The Palestinian Health Ministry on May 5 received a medical aid shipment from Turkey to help in the fight against
coronavirus.
The shipment was delivered by interim Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Rıza Demir during a reception at the Health Ministry premises.
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Turkey is self-sufficient in coronavirus fight: AKP spokesperson
Being self-sufficient in medical equipment is as important as being so in the defense industry, and being a strong country in the provision chain will be one of Turkey's many advantages, Omer Celik, spokesman for the ruling Justice and Development (AKP) said on May 5.
473 Turks died from COVID-19 abroad: FM Çavuşoğlu
Some 473 Turkish citizens abroad passed away from the coronavirus, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, informing that more than 65,000 Turks from 103 countries have been brought back to Turkey since the pandemic hit the world.
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Social media debate stirred after university admission exams brought forward amid COVID-19
The Turkish government has decided to bring forward the nationwide university admission exams of this year to an earlier date in late June than scheduled as part of COVID-19 measures, drawing reaction on social media, as youngsters launched the hashtag #SandiktaGorusuruz (We'll see you at the ballot box) late May 4 on Twitter.
CHP mayors’ aid prevented unlawfully, says party leader
Mayors from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) are making history with their extensive efforts to provide assistance to the people suffering from measures imposed in the fight against the novel coronavirus, the party chair has said, vowing that their campaign will continue despite the government's recent obstruction.
Turkey is Beginning to Ease Restrictions Imposed because of the Coronavirus
Turkish President Recep Erdogan has announced that he will begin to gradually ease the bans imposed because of the coronavirus from May 11, Reuters reports.