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Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Turkish Medical Association head over 'chemical attack' remarks

Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Turkish Medical Association head over 'chemical attack' remarks

The president signaled new legislation concerning professional organizations, and his ally called for the revocation of the citizenship of the chair of the doctor's group.

25 October 2022

Erdoğan criticized over "PKK children' statement

Erdoğan criticized over "PKK children' statement

Advising an MP who recently joined his party to have more children, the president said, "Having children is very important. Look, PKK has five, ten, fifteen."

20 October 2022

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee protests bin Salman's visit to Turkey

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee protests bin Salman's visit to Turkey

"The political legitimacy he earns through the visits he makes to a different country every day doesn't change the fact that he is a murderer," says Hatice Cengiz.

Summary of proceedings against MP Aydeniz

Summary of proceedings against MP Aydeniz

The summary of proceedings against HDP MP Saliha Aydeniz has been sent to the Ministry of Justice. Aydeniz's immunity might be lifted.

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia's special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev has said,"Turkey's launching an operation in northern Syria against Kurdish formations are unreasonable."

Erdoğan warns Greece to stop militarizing Aegean islands

Erdoğan warns Greece to stop militarizing Aegean islands

The President has blamed Greece for arming islands on the Aegean coast with non-military status and called to "act in line with international agreements.” He also has repeated his intentions about a new offensive into north-east Syria.

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

"Such a move would be a direct violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

Erdoğan: We will be at the front of the space race

Erdoğan: We will be at the front of the space race

"Hopefully one or two of you will go to space. Yes, you will. If they have their Neil Armstrong, we have Ahmet, Ayşe, and Fatma," the president said to high school students.

Criminal complaints against Erdoğan for calling Gezi protesters 'sluts'

Criminal complaints against Erdoğan for calling Gezi protesters 'sluts'

Political party officials and lawyers have filed criminal complaints against the president because of his statements about Gezi Park protesters.

RTÜK fines TV outlets for broadcasting opposition leader’s video about Erdoğan

RTÜK fines TV outlets for broadcasting opposition leader’s video about Erdoğan

Upon complaints by ENSAR Foundation and TÜRGEV, Turkey’s watchdog has fined TELE1, KRT, Halk TV, and Flash TV for broadcasting CHP Leader’s speech.

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader for 1 million lira

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader for 1 million lira

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu had claimed that the Erdoğan family is transferring money to the US and planning to escape. President Erdoğan has sued Kılıçdaroğlu for 1 million lira.

Erdoğan signals new military offensive into northern Syria

Erdoğan signals new military offensive into northern Syria

The president said that a new military operation in north Syria might be coming soon to create a "safe zone" along the borderline.

Turkey to host delegations from Sweden, Finland to discuss NATO bid

Turkey to host delegations from Sweden, Finland to discuss NATO bid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that a meeting will be held tomorrow in Ankara as NATO’s Stoltenberg is “confident” that Turkey’s concerns will be addressed.

Over 500,000 refugees have returned to Syria, says Turkey’s interior minister

Over 500,000 refugees have returned to Syria, says Turkey’s interior minister

“On average, 400-500 people return each week. The regions they returned to are Jarabulus, A'zaz, Marea, Al-Bab, Ras al-Ayn, and Tell Abyad. These are all safe regions in Syria that we have created,” Minister Soylu has said.

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’

Sweden’s Prime Minister Andersson and Finland’s President Niinisto met with Biden in Washington to discuss their NATO membership. Addressing Turkey's veto, both leaders said, "We will commit to Turkey’s security."

'NATO has never brought safety to the world'

KAKABAVEH, MP FROM SWEDEN

'NATO has never brought safety to the world'

Amineh Kakabaveh, an MP from Sweden comments on the current debates on Sweden's application for NATO memberships and Turkey's demands for lifting its veto.

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

TEN POINT MANIFESTO

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

According to the information leaked to the press from the Presidency, Erdoğan's demands contradict the ECHR and NATO might be on the brink of a crisis.

Will Sweden hand over dissident author to Turkey to become a NATO member?

THE QUESTION OF THE DAY IN STOCKHOLM

Will Sweden hand over dissident author to Turkey to become a NATO member?

Journalist Erik Wiman from Sweden interviewed the political exiles in the country whom Turkey asks to be deported to Turkey. They are all hoping that Stockholm will adhere to the "principles".

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

NATO’s Stoltenberg says Ankara’s security concerns need to be addressed.

Erdoğan says no one can send refugees back as long as he is in power

Erdoğan says no one can send refugees back as long as he is in power

“If they want to return voluntarily, they will return, but we will not force them to return by threatening them with guns,” the president has said.

‘I want my job back’ protesters to be paid damages for ‘false detention’

‘I want my job back’ protesters to be paid damages for ‘false detention’

Dismissed from public service, two teachers were detained several times while protesting for their reinstatement. They have now won the suit for damages over their “unjustified detention” and have been acquitted in cases filed against them.

25 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘Turkey’s consumer inflation rate was 36.72 percent in 2020’

INFLATION RESEARCH GROUP

‘Turkey’s consumer inflation rate was 36.72 percent in 2020’

Shortly after TurkStat, the state agency producing official statistics on the country, announced the annual consumer inflation rate in Turkey as 14.6 percent, the Inflation Research Group (ENAG), founded by a group of academics, has shared its own estimate.

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Should not those who recall the lessons of history only when Erdoğan has knocked on the gates of their sphere of influence with a so-called "United Army of Turan", now weigh their part in the impending catastrophe in the scale of history?

23 October 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Erdoğan: We Captured Baghdadi's Wife, Sister and Brother-in-Law but Didn't Make a Fuss

Erdoğan: We Captured Baghdadi's Wife, Sister and Brother-in-Law but Didn't Make a Fuss

"A communications campaign was launched after Baghdadi annihilated himself," the President has said.

6 November 2019

ISIS Statement by Trump: I Told Erdoğan ‘It is Your Responsibility’

ISIS Statement by Trump: I Told Erdoğan ‘It is Your Responsibility’

Shortly after he stated that he told President Erdoğan, "You are going to be responsible" for the arrested ISIS members in northern Syria, US President Donald Trump has announced that he will host Erdoğan in the US on November 13.

Erdoğan: US Soldiers Begin to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Erdoğan: US Soldiers Begin to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Addressing the statement of the White House about an imminent operation into Northern Syria by Turkey, President Erdoğan has indicated that US soldiers have begun to withdraw from the region.

‘US Will Not Support or be Involved in Turkey’s Operation’

WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT

‘US Will Not Support or be Involved in Turkey’s Operation’

Releasing a written statement for the press, the White House has indicated that “Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into Northern Syria” and added,” Turkey will now be responsible for all ISIS fighters captured in the area”.

Bekir Ağırdır: They Muddy the Water with 40 Percent Suggestion, They Cannot Do it

Bekir Ağırdır: They Muddy the Water with 40 Percent Suggestion, They Cannot Do it

KONDA General Manager Ağırdır has spoken to bianet about the suggestion to lower the 50+1 percent Presidential election threshold: “It requires a Constitutional amendment. A referendum must be held. People will not accept something like that”.

2 October 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Erdoğan on Presidential Election with 40 Percent Threshold: It is Parliament’s Job

Erdoğan on Presidential Election with 40 Percent Threshold: It is Parliament’s Job

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has commented on former minister Faruk Çelik’s statement of “50 percent plus one at Presidential election will tire Turkey. The election threshold should be 40 percent”.

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

Addressing the Parliament at the opening of new legislative session, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Turkey does not have a single day to lose. Our projects are ready. We shared them with heads of state at bilateral meetings at the UN”.

Erdoğan at UN Hate Speech Event: There are Pork Eaters in Our Country, We Don't Interfere

Erdoğan at UN Hate Speech Event: There are Pork Eaters in Our Country, We Don't Interfere

President Erdoğan has spoken at a 'Combating Hate Speech' themed high-level side event hosted by Turkey and Pakistan during the United Nations (UN) summit in New York.

25 September 2019

Erdoğan Hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria Talks

Erdoğan Hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria Talks

Ahead of the fifth trilateral summit on Syria, Erdoğan has met with his counterparts from Iran and Russia separately in the capital Ankara.

16 September 2019

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