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Altun: “Our healthcare professionals set an example to the world with their achievements”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Today, we better comprehend the importance of our investment in our healthcare system with the vision and leadership of our President. Our healthcare professionals set an example to the world with their sacrifices and achievements. We are waging a successful struggle. However, our struggle is not over yet.” In a thread on his Twitter account, Altun shared a video consisting of the messages of healthcare professionals who have taken part in the fight against Covid-19 and the patients who have been treated at Prof. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital and Sultangazi Haseki...

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 May 11, 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 4 million 232 thousand, more than 285 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 517 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 1,403,320 tests so far. The total number of...

“We successfully continue our fight against the global pandemic”

Addressing the nation following the Presidential Cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We, as the 83 million citizens, successfully continue our fight against the global pandemic. New cases and deaths as well as patients who are intubated or in intensive care are on the decline while recoveries and the tests we run are increasing exponentially.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the nation following the video conference meeting of the Presidential Cabinet. “The pandemic has prompted a quest for global restructuring'' Drawing attention to Turkey’s success in the fight against the coronavirus, President Erdoğan said: “It has been two...

President Erdoğan, German Chancellor Merkel talk over the phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the phone. During the conversation between Erdoğan and Merkel, cooperation opportunities regarding the steps to be taken in the fight against Covid-19 and in the post-pandemic period, as well as bilateral relations and regional issues were discussed. 

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 May 10, 2020, 21:30. 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 153 thousand, more than 282 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 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 1,370,598 tests so far. The total number of...

“We are determined to make Istanbul a global hub in every area”

Delivering remarks at the construction completion ceremony of the TBM tunnels of the Gayrettepe-Kağıthane-Istanbul Airport Metro Project, President Erdoğan said: “We are reinforcing Istanbul’s feature as a world city with this metro line that connects Istanbul Airport, one of the biggest of its kind, to the city center. We will continue to determinedly move forward on the path to making Istanbul a global hub in every area, from tourism, culture and finance to technology, education and healthcare.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks via videoconference at the construction completion ceremony of the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine)...

Director of Communications Altun’s Message on Mother’s Day

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a message on Mother’s Day. In a post on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun said, “Today is the day of our mothers who illuminate our horizons, hearts, and future with all their compassion and conscience, and who help us comprehend the meaning of being human by kneading the dough of humanity with love always... I wish a happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers, who are our life’s source of divine blessings and our keys to paradise.”

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 May 9, 2020, 22:30. 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 73 thousand, more than 278 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 417 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 1,334,411 tests so far. The total number of...