Coronavirus: The disastrous consequences of Turkish media's transformation
Until March 11, Turkey was “coronavirus free,” according to the AKP government. However, the government was very likely covering up cases in order to curb public unrest and save the tourism sector.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia, 22 October 2019(photo credit: SERGEI CHIRIKOV/POOL VIA REUTERS)BySULEYMAN OZEREN, SUAT CUBUKCU