Turkey reports just over 15,000 daily cases
ANKARA
The downward trend in the number of daily cases in Turkey continued on Sunday as the country reported just over 15,000 new coronavirus cases, according to the Health Ministry...
Turkey marks Labor Day in shadow of pandemic
ANKARA
Turkey’s president and top officials on Saturday marked Labor and Solidarity Day.
“I congratulate my fellow workers, who make our country grow while breaking a sweat, on May 1 Labor...
COVID: Turkey announces full lockdown starting Thursday
ANKARA
Turkey will enforce a full lockdown from Thursday evening until May 17 to stem the spread of coronavirus, the country's president announced on Monday.
Speaking to reporters following a three-hour...
Turkey reports over 55,800 new COVID-19 cases
ANKARA
Turkey on Sunday reported 55,802 new coronavirus cases, including 3,101 symptomatic patients, according to the Health Ministry data.
Turkey’s overall case tally is now over 4.26 million, while the nationwide...
Turkey marks death anniversary of eight president
ISTANBUL
The death anniversary of Turkey's eighth President Turgut Ozal was marked on Saturday with a ceremony that was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ozal's family and government officials.
Among...
Turkey's daily virus cases hit new peak
ANKARAa
Turkey reported over 59,000 more coronavirus cases on Tuesday, its highest single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
A total of 59,187 cases, including 2,723 symptomatic patients, were confirmed...
Turkey declares partial lockdown during Ramadan
ANKARA
Turkey on Tuesday announced a two-week partial lockdown to help curb a recent rise in the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting...
Turkey reports over 55,500 new COVID-19 cases
ANKARA/ISTANBUL
Turkey's daily count of coronavirus cases reached over 55,500 on Friday, the Health Ministry said.
A total of 55,791 cases, including 2,408 symptomatic patients, were confirmed across the country, the...
Turkey aims to reduce virus cases by end of Ramadan
ANKARA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that the country wants a significant reduction in the number of coronavirus cases by the end of the Muslim holy month Ramadan.
"We...
Over 42,500 new COVID-19 cases registered across Turkey
ISTANBUL
Turkey on Monday reported more than 42,500 new coronavirus cases, according to the Health Ministry.
A total of 42,551 cases, including 1,706 symptomatic patients, were registered across the country over...
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Turkish, Iranian leaders discuss Israeli attacks on Palestine
ANKARA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on Sunday discussed ongoing Israel's attacks on Palestine on phone.
According to a statement...
Palestinian women lead resistance against Israeli occupation
JERUSALEM
Palestinian women are leading the resistance against Israel's forced migration and threats of displacement in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem.
While the...
Bosniak leader says his country does not support Israel
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina
A Bosniak member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Presidential Council on Sunday reacted to the Israeli premier's tweet thanking nations for supporting Israel against...
Violence returns to Afghanistan after brief truce
KABUL, Afghanistan
Fighting resumed in Afghanistan on Sunday on the heels of a brief three-day truce declared by the Taliban and reciprocated by the Afghan...
Israel hits health center in Gaza
GAZA, Palestine
Continuing with its airstrikes, Israel on Sunday bombarded a health facility in Gaza with two missiles, an official statement said.
According to the Palestinian...