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Directorate of Communications announces the situation regarding coronavirus cases around the world

Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of April 16, 2020, 21:45. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 2 million 145 thousand, more than 144 thousand people lost their lives and more than 545 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 518,143 tests so far. The total number of confirmed...

Directorate of Communications announces the situation regarding coronavirus cases around the world

Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of April 15, 2020, 21:15. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 2 million 50 thousand, more than 131 thousand people lost their lives and more than 505 thousand 500 people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 477,716 tests so far. The total number of confirmed...

Altun: “Thanks to the decisive leadership of our President Erdoğan from day one, Turkey has handled the coronavirus crisis in an exemplary manner”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Thanks to the decisive leadership of our President Erdoğan from day one, Turkey has handled the coronavirus crisis in an exemplary manner. While the world has come under immense pressure by this unprecedented threat, decades-long healthcare investments are paying off.” Altun shared a thread on his Twitter account regarding Turkey’s fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.  Pointing out Erdoğan’s leadership in this process, Altun noted the following:  "Thanks to the decisive leadership of our President Erdoğan from day one, Turkey has handled the coronavirus crisis in an...

Directorate of Communications announces the situation regarding coronavirus cases around the world

Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of April 14, 2020, 21:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 1 million 980 thousand, more than 125 thousand people lost their lives and more than 465 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 443,626 tests so far. The total number of confirmed...

President Erdoğan, TRNC Prime Minister Tatar talk over the phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersin Tatar. President Erdoğan said that Turkey's support for the TRNC would also continue during the fight against coronavirus. During the conversation, bilateral relations and regional issues were also discussed.

President Erdoğan: “New bill on execution of sentences has been drafted in accordance with the sensitivities of our people and public conscience”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement following the ratification of the new reform bill on the execution of sentences at the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT). President Erdoğan stated that when they took responsibility for governing the country almost 18 years ago, they pledged to carry Turkey up on 4 pillars, namely education, health, justice and security. In the meantime, Erdoğan said, they took Turkey much further in these four fields and their impetus also enabled significant advances in democracy, economy and infrastructure. "I express my gratitude to each and every member of...