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PM Davutoğlu: Instructions Are Clear Whoever Threatens Our Border

PM Davutoğlu: Instructions Are Clear Whoever Threatens Our Border

PM Davutoğlu made a statement related to air operation against ISIS, latest attacks against Turkey and operations against terrorist organizations.

First Meeting for Coalition

First Meeting for Coalition

PM Davutoğlu and his delegation came together with CHP Leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and four members of CHP. First meeting of coalition was held in CHP Headquarters.

PM Davutoğlu Defends Freedom of Press

PM Davutoğlu Defends Freedom of Press

“It is not proper to oppress media by heavy punishments,” said PM Davutoğlu assessing Radio and Television Supreme Council ban during election period.

PM Davutoğlu: Probably I’ll be Assigned to Form Government Today

PM Davutoğlu: Probably I’ll be Assigned to Form Government Today

PM Davutoğlu stated the President Erdoğan would assign him to form a government today. Davutoğlu dated next week for coalition negotiations.

PM Davutoğlu: We’ll Do Anything for Coalition

PM Davutoğlu: We’ll Do Anything for Coalition

PM Davutoğlu answered the questions of journalists in a TV program and said “We’ll do anything for coalition. It’s our priority.”

PM Confirms MİT Trucks

PM Confirms MİT Trucks

PM Davutoğlu explained “Yes I honesty tell, those were the aids taken to Bayırbucak Turkmens.”

PM Davutoğlu Publishes a message over 1915 events

PM Davutoğlu Publishes a message over 1915 events

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu made a statement before the 100th anniversary of 1915 which will take place on 24 April.

“Resolution Process” Not Included in AKP’s Electoral Bill

“Resolution Process” Not Included in AKP’s Electoral Bill

AKP’s electoral bill mentions the “resolution process” only once, and that in the bill’s “What We Have Done” section.

Stakeholder Reactions to Öcalan’s 10 Measures to Resolution

Stakeholder Reactions to Öcalan’s 10 Measures to Resolution

Several stakeholders of Turkey’s resolution process reacted to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called for a PKK congress in spring to decide on quitting arms and 10 measures. Here is a compilation by bianet English.

“Three Level Tunnel Won’t Solve Traffic Like Other Projects“

“Three Level Tunnel Won’t Solve Traffic Like Other Projects“

Regarding Istanbul’s new project to build a three-level sub-sea tunnel, Murat Ergün, an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University’s (İTÜ) Civil Engineering Faculty, told bianet that traffic issues won’t be resolved with more roads.

27 February 2015 Nilay Vardar

PM Refers to Former PM to Support Homeland Security Act

PM Refers to Former PM to Support Homeland Security Act

“This homeland security act will pass, pass pass,” PM Ahmet Davutoğlu said during his party meeting yesterday.

11 February 2015

“Will PM Davutoğlu Apologize For Manipulating Public Opinion?"

“Will PM Davutoğlu Apologize For Manipulating Public Opinion?"

HDP Şırnak deputy Faysal Sarıyıldız submitted an official inquiry to PM Ahmet Davutoğlu regarding the killing of 12 year old Nihat Kazanhan - an incident claimed to be premeditated by policemen.

30 January 2015

PM Davutoğlu's Charlie Hebdo March on Social Media

PM Davutoğlu's Charlie Hebdo March on Social Media

French President François Hollande’s choice to shake Davutoğlu's hand even though he kissed or hugged all other leaders created viral mock videos on social media.

12 January 2015

New Syriac Church on Istanbul’s Agenda

New Syriac Church on Istanbul’s Agenda

PM Davutoğlu had a meeting with Turkey’s Christian and Jewish minority representatives, announcing that the state will allocated land for the construction of an Syriac church in Istanbul.

Erdoğan Heard, Read and Watched 2.5M Times in 2014

Erdoğan Heard, Read and Watched 2.5M Times in 2014

In 2014, the television, press and online media coverage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan turned out in 2,052,748 different media pieces. Whereas opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu remained at 482,669 and PM Davutoğlu at 268,604.

26 December 2014

Police Visits on Campus Before PM, Detains 22 Students

Police Visits on Campus Before PM, Detains 22 Students

Police didn’t allow a student statement protesting the arrival of PM Ahmet Davutoğlu on university campus, detaining 22 students. PM Davutoğlu, on the other hand, canceled his trip.

24 December 2014

Reactions After PM’s Visit to Dersim: Disappointment

Reactions After PM’s Visit to Dersim: Disappointment

Advocate Barış Yıldırım from Dersim People’s Assembly Initiative told bianet the following: “If the Turkish state really wants face 1938 Dersim Incident, it must abandon its plans on hydroelectic power plants, mining and dams.”

24 November 2014 Beyza Kural

Amid Protests, PM Pledges “Reforms” For Alevis in Dersim

Amid Protests, PM Pledges “Reforms” For Alevis in Dersim

As various Alevi associations released a statement saying that authorities disregarded them, police assaulted with tear gas several groups who assembled to protest the visit of PM Ahmet Davutoğlu to the eastern province of Dersim.

24 November 2014

Sancar: “Third Eye” Would Institutionalize Peace Process

Sancar: “Third Eye” Would Institutionalize Peace Process

Prof. Dr. Mithat Sancar commented to bianet’s inquiries on how the “third eye”, a new observation delegation idea in discussion, would contribute to Turkey’s resolution process with PKK.

19 November 2014 Ayça Söylemez

48 Hours in Ermenek Mine

48 Hours in Ermenek Mine

As efforts to save 18 miners who are still trapped in a mine located in the central district of Ermenek, the waiting of family members and coworkers continue.

30 October 2014

Republic Day Reception Canceled

Republic Day Reception Canceled

Turkey’s official Republic Day Reception has been canceled after a mine incident is still trapping at least 15 workers underground.

29 October 2014

Kurdish-Iranian Director Sends Letter to PM on Kobane

Kurdish-Iranian Director Sends Letter to PM on Kobane

“Helping out Kobane would also mean helping the humanity,” wrote Kurdish-Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi in his open to letter to PM Davutoğlu.

Permission Sought to Investigate Turkey’s Military Chief

Permission Sought to Investigate Turkey’s Military Chief

The Supreme Court of Appeals submitted a permission request to investigate Necdet Özel - Turkey’s military chief for “attempting to manipulate the judiciary and making political comments”.

12 September 2014

Davutoğlu Declares the New Cabinet

Davutoğlu Declares the New Cabinet

Having met wit 12th President Erdoğan in Çankaya Villa, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu declared the new cabinet.

Who is Ahmet Davutoğlu?

Who is Ahmet Davutoğlu?

Ahmet Davutoğlu (55) holds a PhD degree in Political Science and International Relations. In 2009, he was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the 60th Government of the Republic of Turkey.

Erdoğan Appoints Davutoğlu as Candidate For PM, AKP Leader

Erdoğan Appoints Davutoğlu as Candidate For PM, AKP Leader

Having been elected as 12th President, Erdoğan appointed Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu as the new PM and party leader candidate.

CNNTürk Fires Its Social Media Editor

CNNTürk Fires Its Social Media Editor

CNNTürk laid off its social media editor after the removal of a tweet message by Atilla Taş from an article that stirred controversy during the presidential elections coverage.

Contradictory Statements From FM and TIB

YOUTUBE BAN

Contradictory Statements From FM and TIB

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stated that YouTube ban was related to the national security. Telecommunications Communication Authorities, on the other hand, announced that the ban was due to “the crimes committed against Atatürk”.

2 April 2014 Elif Akgül

Davutoğlu: Threats Will Be Responded

Davutoğlu: Threats Will Be Responded

“We will take the most efficient measures against all threats concerning our border security and respond immediately,” Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said regarding the ongoing clashes on the Syrian border.

Foreign Minister Advocates Buffer Zone in Syria Despite Risk of War

Foreign Minister Advocates Buffer Zone in Syria Despite Risk of War

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stressed the need to establish a buffer zone to create a safe haven for refugees inside Syrian borders while speaking to the BBC on Friday. Davutoğlu, however, did not respond to a question about the fact that such a move could amount to a declaration of war.

28 September 2012

FM Davutoğlu Defends Prohibition of Entry into Syrian Rebel Camp

FM Davutoğlu Defends Prohibition of Entry into Syrian Rebel Camp

After security forces denied opposition deputies access into the Apaydın Camp that hosts fighters of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) in the southern border province of Hatay, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu issued a statement defending the status of the camp as a forbidden zone.

FM Davutoğlu: “I Do Not Believe Ersanlı is a Terrorist”

FM Davutoğlu: “I Do Not Believe Ersanlı is a Terrorist”

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu told journalists that he did not believe that eminent academic Prof. Büşra Ersanlı was a terrorist. Authorities had arrested Prof. Ersanlı on terrorism related charges on Nov. 1, 2011.

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