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2020 in Turkey

Events of 2020 in Turkey.

Incumbents

Events

Ongoing

January

  • January 2: Turkey reports a new refugee influx and possible crisis, as 250,000 Syrians flee Syria for Turkey, due to Syrian government attacks on rebel groups around Idlib.
  • January 6: The new building of the National Organization Agency (MÄ°T) opened in Etimesgut, Ankara.
  • January 7: Turkey signs maritime deal with Libya.
  • January 11: A 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Silivri.
  • January 15: Turkey lifts its ban on Wikipedia, due to a ruling by the Turkish High Constitutional Court.
  • January 24: 2020 Elazığ earthquake

February

March

  • March 1: Turkey started conducting Operation Spring Shield.
  • March 11: The Ministry of Health confirms the first COVID-19 case in Turkey. (see: COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey)
  • March 12: As part of the governmental measures for controlling the pandemic, primary and secondary schools were closed for 1 week from 16 March. Universities were also closed for 3 weeks.
  • March 17: The first death from COVID-19 occurred in Turkey.
  • March 21: A curfew was imposed by the government for people over 65.
  • March 27: All educational programs were suspended until April 30 as a result of governmental measures for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.

April

  • April 3: A curfew was imposed by the government for people under 20.
  • April 10: As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a curfew was declared in 31 provinces.
  • April 17: In order to control the spread of COVID-19, a curfew was declared in 31 provinces which was set to last over the weekend.
  • April 20: Another curfew was announced by the government in 30 metropolitan municipalities and Zonguldak, restricting movement across the cities between April 23 and 27.
  • April 27: Another curfew was announced by the government in 30 metropolitan municipalities and Zonguldak, restricting movement across the cities between 1–3 May.

June

July

August

  • August 21:
  • Turkey has found 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the biggest ever discovery in the Black Sea, and hopes to begin production by 2023. The Turkish drilling ship Fatih, had been carrying out exploration operations in the Tuna-1 sector in the western Black Sea for the past month.
  • President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the decision to transfer the administration of the Chora Church to the Directorate of Religious Affairs and to open it for worship as a mosque, and the decision was published in the T.C. Resmî Gazete.
  • August 23: Flood and landslide disaster occurred in Giresun Province and seven of its districts. 6 people died.
  • August 25: Ahlat Mansion was opened during the 949th anniversary of Manzikert Victory.

September

  • September 3: Otoyol 21, connecting Ankara and Tarsus, was put into service.
  • September 17: Turkey's first flying car introduced as Cezeri, took off in Teknofest Gaziantep.
  • September 21: In-person education following the COVID-19 pandemic started gradually, covering first grade and pre-school students.
  • September 24: An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude occurred off Tekirdağ and Marmaraereğlisi.
  • September 27: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Turkey would support Azerbaijan during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

October

  • October 11: Forest fires that started in Belen, Hatay, spread to other districts. 400 hectares of forest burned.
  • October 12: In-person education was enforced for students in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 12th grades.
  • October 17: Erdoğan announced that 85 billion cubic meters of natural gas was discovered in the Black Sea.
  • October 26: A suicide bombing perpetrated by the PKK occurred on Fener Street in Ä°skenderun, injuring several people and killing the perpetrator.
  • October 30: The 2020 Aegean Sea earthquake with an epicenter close to the Gulf of Kuşadası caused building damages and tsunami on the Turkish west coast. More than 110 people were killed and over 1100 were injured.

November

  • November 2: In person education started gradually for students, including 5th and 12th grades.
  • November 5: With the circular issued by the Ministry of Interior, new measures were announced to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • November 9: Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak's request for resignation was accepted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Lütfi Elvan was appointed as the new Minister of Treasury and Finance.
  • November 15: The Turkish Grand Prix was held for the first time after nine years.
  • November 18: With the circular issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, curfews and many new measures were introduced to be enforced on weekends, excluding activities occurring between 10:00 am – 08:00 pm.

December

Deaths

See also

Lists of military officials

References

External links