Turkey is expected to lift a controversial two-year-old state of emergency this week. It was first put in place in the wake of a failed military coup attempt in 2016. But that doesn't mean Ankara is relaxing security. Michal Bardavid reports.

MICHAL BARDAVID ANTALYA, TURKEY "Turkey declared a state of emergency following the failed coup of July 2016 – and since then it has extended the term seven times, so the country has been under state of emergency rule for 2 years now. That is about to change – as the government is preparing to lift this status this week.

The government has submitted a new anti-terror bill to give local authorities more power. Under the new bill, governor's offices will have the power to limit the entry and exit of people in their provinces. They will also have the power to ban public demonstrations. Some of the articles are specifically directed at military personnel as one main aim is to prevent another military coup from happening once again in Turkey.

The defense ministry will have the power to request a body, vehicle or property search for military personnel. The government will also have the power to detain suspects for 48 hours without charge upon the request of public prosecutors. This is all part of Turkey's plan to fight with terror. The bill is expected to be discussed in parliament next week. Michal Bardavid, CGTN, Antalya."