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Former President Gül Declares Support for Former Deputy PM Babacan's New Party

Former President Gül Declares Support for Former Deputy PM Babacan's New Party

After resigning from the ruling AKP last year, Ali Babacan is poised to found a new party.

18 February 2020

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize Dismissal of HDP Mayors

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize Dismissal of HDP Mayors

The two former prominent figures of the AKP criticized to the dismissal of three mayors, saying it is "against democracy."

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

When asked about if he is resentful towards former allies Abdullah Gül, Ali Babacan and Ahmet Davutoğlu, the President replied, "For God's sake, how can you even ask this question?"

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize İstanbul Election Annulment

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize İstanbul Election Annulment

Two prominent figures of the ruling AKP took to Twitter to blast the Supreme Election Council (YSK) verdict for a repeat election in İstanbul.

Statement from Gül, TÜSİAD on Raid on Boydak

Statement from Gül, TÜSİAD on Raid on Boydak

Gül speaking to Boydak Holding executives as to the operation, has said “I hope they won’t be further aggrieved”. TÜSİAD has underlined the “trust in democracy and reign of law”.

Former President of Turkey: Without Panic, With Common Sense

Former President of Turkey: Without Panic, With Common Sense

11th President Abdullah Gül commented on election results:” We should asses the results without panic but with common sense. After all, we live in a multiparty system. Parties should try to form a government together. “

Erdoğan's Inauguration

Erdoğan's Inauguration

As the results of presidential elections were announced in Official Gazette (Official Journal of Republic of Turkey), Erdoğan took the presidential oath and in the evening he will assign to AKP (Justice and Development Party) Chairman Ahmet Davutoğlu to duty of forming the government.

Abdullah Gül to Return to AKP

Abdullah Gül to Return to AKP

Turkey's 11th President Abdullah Gül declared that he will return to his party AKP at the end of his term.

First Statements After Taking Down of Turkey’s Flag

First Statements After Taking Down of Turkey’s Flag

Following the taking down of Turkey’s flag by a child protestor in the southeastern and predominantly Kurdish populated district of Lice, President Abdullah Gül, PM Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan released statements.

First Reaction to Internet Censorship From News Websites

First Reaction to Internet Censorship From News Websites

The first reaction towards the implementation of the internet censorship bill came from Turkey’s news websites with putting black tapes on their logos.

19 February 2014

Ahmet Kaya Posthumously Receives Presidency Prize

Ahmet Kaya Posthumously Receives Presidency Prize

Ahmet Kaya, a protest Kurdish singer who died in 2000, was selected to receive the 2013 Grand Presidency Prize in Culture and Arts.

28 October 2013

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Wins Case, Turkey Convicted

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Wins Case, Turkey Convicted

ECHR convicted Turkey of violating the freedom of expression for issuing an injunction on an article by Cumhuriyet newspaper after Abdullah Gül filed a complaint prior to presidential elections in 2007.

Female Deputy Receives President at Parliament, A Landmark in Turkey

Female Deputy Receives President at Parliament, A Landmark in Turkey

On the 4th opening year of Turkey’s 24th Parliament Term, President Gül was received by Ayşenur Bahçekapılı, a female deputy and interim parliament chairperson.

President Gül Ratifies Alcohol Restrictions

President Gül Ratifies Alcohol Restrictions

President Gül ratified the bill proposal that restricted the sale, consumption and promotion of alcoholic beverages. While the bill aimed to “protect the youth from bad addictions”, the average alcohol consumption per person in Turkey only remain 1.5 liters per year.

No Acquittal For Canan Arın, Case Suspended

No Acquittal For Canan Arın, Case Suspended

An Antalya court suspended the trial of Canan Arın - advocate and founder of Mor Çatı women organization who was charged with “insulting Prophet Mohammed and President Abdullah Gül - providing that she will not be sued over the same charges for the next 3 years.

30 May 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

"Selim the Grim is the Symbol of Alevi Annihilation"

"Selim the Grim is the Symbol of Alevi Annihilation"

Erdoğan Aydın, a historian and researcher on Turkey’s Alevis, told bianet that Ottoman Sultan Selim the Grim marked the symbol of the annihilation of Alevis - a group that constituted half of Anatolian population in the 16th century.

29 May 2013 Nilay Vardar

Canan Arın Receives Support From 85 Women Organizations

Canan Arın Receives Support From 85 Women Organizations

85 women worldwide organizations released a statement supporting Canan Arın, advocate and founder of Mor Çatı women organization who is currently being charged with “insulting Prophet Mohammed and President Abdullah Gül.

The Fallacy of the 'Turkish Model'

GUL'S NETHERLANDS VISIT

The Fallacy of the 'Turkish Model'

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte emphasized 'strong economic ties' and 'many created jobs' between both countries and Queen Beatrix praised Turkey's 'model role' for the Middle-East. These comments echo the superficial fallacy that Turkey is 'booming' because of its growing economy.

16 May 2012 Zihni Ozdıl