Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 20, 2020, 22:00. 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 5 million 44 thousand, more than 327 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 998 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 1,696,355 tests so far. The total number of...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired a security meeting at Huber Villa in Istanbul. Regional developments, Syria, Iraq and Libya in particular, which closely concern Turkey’s security, were discussed at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/120279/president-erdogan-chairs-security-meeting
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 23rd Draw Ceremony for Judges and Public Prosecutors of Judiciary via video conference. President Erdoğan wished success in their career for 1,379 judges and public prosecutors, whose places of duty would be designated, adding, “The saying ‘Justice is the foundation of the state,’ inscribed on the walls of courtrooms and courthouses in which you will be working, should be guiding you all the time. It is not possible for anyone, who does not believe that justice is the most fundamental element for the existential struggle of humanity and that...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his Twitter account on the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr. President Erdoğan noted the following in his post: “I congratulate our Laylat al-Qadr, which is heralded as more beneficial than a thousand months and when our book, the Holy Quran, descended, and I pray to Allah that this blessed night may bring good to our nation, the Islamic world and all humanity.” President Erdoğan also shared an image depicting the verse 3 of Surah al-Qadr.
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 19, 2020, 23:00. 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 4 million 963 thousand, more than 323 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 948 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 1,675,517 tests so far. The total number of...
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun penned an article for the Washington Times newspaper and told about Turkey's secrets of success to the US, which is the country with the highest number of fatalities in the world due to coronavirus. In his article, Altun noted the following: “The Turkish government provides free universal health care, and made early investments in its health care infrastructure that are paying off now. Our efforts are turning the tide: The daily growth of new cases recently dropped to the slowest pace since the first case was confirmed in early March, and daily hospital...
Turkey commissioned the first tribune of the power plant at the Ilisu Dam on the Tigris River in the southeastern Mardin province. “The wind of peace, brotherhood and prosperity that will blow from the Ilisu Dam will be felt in these lands for centuries,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told the ceremony which he attended via a video link. Turkey has built 585 more dams since 2002, President Erdoğan said, emphasizing the the nation’s revolution in renewable energy. The new dam is expected to contribute 2.8 billion Turkish liras (over $413 million) to the Turkish economy, Erdoğan said. “By discharging...
Addressing the youth and athletes via videoconference on the occasion of May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, President Erdoğan said: “May 19 did not only initiate our War of Independence, but also heralded the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, our last state, and the liberation of our nation. It was not by coincidence that a day of such profound meanings was gifted to our youth. May 19 is a source of pride for our nation, whose history is full of glorious victories and endeavors, and of inspiration for our youth.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 18, 2020, 23:00. 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 4 million 864 thousand, more than 318 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 889 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 1,650,135 tests so far. The total number of...