President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan voiced his hope that the Nowruz Day, namely, the festival of prosperity and fertility, will bring goodness and kindness to our nation, adding, “I wish that the Nowruz Day, which marks the beginning of the spring, will ensure that our values and richness are remembered, protected and handed down to the next generations.” President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the International Nowruz Day. Congratulating the nation on the Nowruz Day, the symbol of new beginnings, hope, brotherhood and solidarity, Erdoğan said, “Our ancient civilization has risen up on the lands...
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Turkey is working "day and night" to minimize the effects of the coronavirus in the country, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said. "We are running a relentless fight against the coronavirus,” he said. “This virus mostly affects the elderly and those with chronic diseases," Erdoğan said on Twitter, where he also posted a voice message addressed to the nation. He asked the nation to take steps to protect against the virus but also to be mindful of elderly relatives or those who have chronic diseases. "You should increase the social distance as much as possible, and most importantly,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan showed their support by applauding healthcare professionals who work devotedly against the coronavirus pandemic. In a video shared on his Twitter account, Erdoğan and First Lady showed their support for healthcare professionals by applauding them at 21.00 hours at their residence in Kısıklı. In his post on Twitter, Erdoğan said, “On behalf of myself, my family and my nation, I extend my greetings, my love and definitely my applause to all healthcare professionals, the selfless and devoted heroes of our fight against coronavirus, who endure all...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of March 21, 2020, 00:00. 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 272 thousand, more than 11 thousand 300 people lost their lives and more than 90 thousand 600 people recovered throughout the world.
Arabic brochures prepared by the Directorate of Communications on protection from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic are distributed in the zones of Operations Olive Branch, Euphrates Shield, and Peace Spring as well as temporary shelters in northern Syria. Turkey is carrying out effective preventive and awareness efforts against the Covid-19 pandemic beyond its borders, too. Within this context, Arabic brochures, which have been prepared by the Directorate of Communications and include the points to be considered for protection from the Covid-19 pandemic, are distributed by the Syrian Task Force teams of the Ministry of Health in the zones of Operations Olive...
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a video explaining the steps taken against coronavirus (Covid-19) by Turkey to protect the individuals in the risk group. In his post shared on his Twitter account, Altun said, “Instead of taking draconian measures or ignoring the problem, Turkey relies on its robust health care system and talented medics to stop the pandemic.” Indicating that Turkey supplied test kits to friends and allies, Altun commented, “No virus is more durable than the measures we take.” It was noted in the video Altun shared that according to data compiled since the beginning of the...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus throughout the world as of March 20, 2020, 00:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with coronavirus (Covid-19), which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 242 thousand, more than 9 thousand 900 people lost their lives and more than 86 thousand 700 people recovered throughout the world.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thanked to health workers in the country in fighting the spread of coronavirus known as COVID-19. “I would like to express my gratitude to all our healthcare professionals working with an admirable sacrifice and patience in fighting coronavirus,” Erdoğan posted on Twitter. “We will get over this process [even] stronger with the help of Allah and support of our nation,” he added. Erdoğan posted a 4.5 minute-long video clip on Twitter, including parts of his Wednesday press conference on the COVID-19 outbreak. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/turkish-president-thanks-health-workers-over-covid-19/1772282
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun celebrated Seniors Week with a message that said, "We love our elders, who take us under their wings and lead us to the right path." Altun shared a post on his Twitter account on the occasion of March 18-24 Seniors Week. The video shared by Altun with the message, "Our elders who take us under their wings, becoming the light that leads us to the right path, our memory that carries the past to our future, and our elders who patiently bring us up… We love you so much,” indicated the following: "You are the...