content tagged with Presidency

Increase in expenses of state institutions outpaces inflation rate in Turkey

Increase in expenses of state institutions outpaces inflation rate in Turkey

The expenditures of ministries and other state institutions more than doubled in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2022, shows an official report.

Turkey’s Council of State rules ‘no public building shall be built’ on Atatürk Forest Farm

Turkey’s Council of State rules ‘no public building shall be built’ on Atatürk Forest Farm

The Council of State has halted the execution of the resolution reportedly laying the ground for the construction of the Presidential Complex in Ankara’s Beştepe.

7 February 2022

Presidency doesn’t approve opposition-led İstanbul municipality’s financed projects

Presidency doesn’t approve opposition-led İstanbul municipality’s financed projects

In the face of the Presidency’s refusal to approve the financed projects of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Mayor İmamoğlu has asked, “Why?”

17 January 2022

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu to run for President ‘if alliance accepts’

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu to run for President ‘if alliance accepts’

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has answered the question of “Do you want to be the President?” He has said, “I cannot speak on behalf of the alliance; but I will be honored if the alliance accepts it as well.”

15 December 2021

The 10 ambassadors not invited to Republic Day ceremony at Presidency

The 10 ambassadors not invited to Republic Day ceremony at Presidency

The ambassadors of 10 countries who made a call for the release of jailed businessperson Osman Kavala were not invited to the Presidential complex where Erdoğan received the greetings on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day.

29 October 2021

Presidency to pay damages to main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu

Presidency to pay damages to main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has won his legal struggle over leaking of information about an alleged profiling kept in the Prime Ministry’s archive to the press.

Council of State requests Presidency’s defense for withdrawing from İstanbul Convention

Council of State requests Presidency’s defense for withdrawing from İstanbul Convention

As part of a lawsuit filed against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision, the Council of State has asked the Presidency for defense regarding the reasons behind this decision as to both merits and procedure.

Presidential statement on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Presidential statement on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

In a written statement about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decree, the Communications Directorate argues that the convention “was hijacked by a group of people attempting to normalize homosexuality.”

Court blocks access to reports about appointment of rector's son to presidential agency

Court blocks access to reports about appointment of rector's son to presidential agency

Taha Hülagü was appointed as a museum manager as soon as he graduated from university.

12 February 2021

Presidency raises mobile telecom, internet tax by 33 percent

Presidency raises mobile telecom, internet tax by 33 percent

The special communication tax was temporarily introduced in 1999 and became permanent in 2003.

1 February 2021

Presidency includes women-only universities in 2021 program; women lash out on social media

Presidency includes women-only universities in 2021 program; women lash out on social media

During a visit to Japan in 2019, President Erdoğan had praised the idea of "women's universities" and ordered his aides to work for its implementation in Turkey.

18 January 2021

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

After WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, it has faced backlash from users in Turkey as many are moving to other messengers.

11 January 2021

‘Anatolia is a large folder in terms of artistic creation,' says Erdoğan

‘Anatolia is a large folder in terms of artistic creation,' says Erdoğan

Speaking at the award-giving ceremony of the “2020 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards”, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has likened Anatolia to a “large folder of artistic creation” and talked about his expectations from artists.

31 December 2020

President Erdoğan accepts Albayrak's resignation as finance minister

President Erdoğan accepts Albayrak's resignation as finance minister

After a day of uncertainty, the Presidency's Communications Directorate has announced that Albayrak has been relieved of duty.

9 November 2020

Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards granted to men, again

Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards granted to men, again

The winners of “2020 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards” have been announced. As it has been the case since 2014, all awards have been granted to men again.

30 October 2020

Presidency's Communications Directorate allocates 14 percent of its budget for social media

Presidency's Communications Directorate allocates 14 percent of its budget for social media

The directorate has announced a budget of 262 million US dollars for four years.

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Alleging that the report was intended to smear against him, Altun requests 250,000 lira for damages.

Why is Turkey working to set up an 'autonomous agency' against Armenian Genocide recognition?

Why is Turkey working to set up an 'autonomous agency' against Armenian Genocide recognition?

We have spoken with MP Garo Paylan and Prof. Taner Akçam about the government's reported preparations to set up an "autonomous agency" to work against the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

29 June 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Several Areas Declared 'Sites of Absolute Protection'

Several Areas Declared 'Sites of Absolute Protection'

Housing and development is prohibited and all activities except scientific studies are restricted in areas of absolute protection.

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Turkey Doesn't Impose Full Lockdown Due to 'Economic Costs,' Says Erdoğan's Spokesperson

Defending the government's decision to not impose a full lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, Kalın has said, "Talking about the economy may seem irrelevant or inhuman to some. But the fact is that life must go on somehow."

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

"Such comprehensive restrictive steps are not on the government's agenda," Fahrettin Altun has said.

Presidency: Press Card Not a Must for Journalistic Activities

Presidency: Press Card Not a Must for Journalistic Activities

Submitting a petition to the Council of State as part of a lawsuit filed for the annulment of the new Press Card Regulation, the Presidency has argued that “a person is not obliged to have a press card to engage in journalistic activities.”

28 October 2019

Kitchen Expenses of Presidency in 2018: 5 Million 311 Thousand Lira

2018 AUDIT REPORT BY COURT OF ACCOUNTS

Kitchen Expenses of Presidency in 2018: 5 Million 311 Thousand Lira

According to the audit report of Court of Accounts for 2018, while the annual kitchen expenses of Presidency was 2 million 646 thousand lira in 2017, this figure has increased to 5 million 311 thousand 427 lira in 2018.

25 September 2019

Video Footage Showing Detention of Lawyer Battered for Allegedly Insulting President

Video Footage Showing Detention of Lawyer Battered for Allegedly Insulting President

Lawyer Sürenoğlu was accused of “insulting the president” and battered by security guards after he reacted to the blocking of traffic for a wedding of Demirören and Kalyoncu families. The video footage of the moment when he was detained has come out.

Number of Emigrants in TurkStat Report Does Not Confirm Presidency

Number of Emigrants in TurkStat Report Does Not Confirm Presidency

In response to a NYT article, which stated that more than a quarter of a million of people emigrated from Turkey in 2017, the Presidency has indicated that the actual figure is 113 thousand 326. What does the report of Turkish Statistical Institute say?

Presidency Contradicts New York Times: Number of Emigrants Not Over Quarter Million

Presidency Contradicts New York Times: Number of Emigrants Not Over Quarter Million

Presidency has released a statement refuting an article published on the New York Times regarding the number of people who have emigrated from Turkey: “The number of emigrants in 2017 is not over quarter of a million, but 113 thousand and 326 people.”

More Money for The President, Islam and Secret Funds, Less for Aid and Development

2019 BUDGET

More Money for The President, Islam and Secret Funds, Less for Aid and Development

Lion's share from the 16 percent increase in government expenditures in 2019 goes to Tayyip Erdoğan's presidency under construction and to the security apparatus and the religious administration -the major pillars of the new regime.

25 October 2018 Hikmet Adal,Ogün Işık

Special Action Office to be Formed Under Presidency

Special Action Office to be Formed Under Presidency

The cabinet decision regarding the Special Action Branch Office being formed under the Presidency has been published on the Official Gazette.

President Erdoğan Receives 44th Honorary PhD, His Diploma Still Disputed

President Erdoğan Receives 44th Honorary PhD, His Diploma Still Disputed

President Erdoğan has been awarded honorary PhD by Makarere University in Uganda. The dispute on the authenticity of his diploma continues.

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. “

Gerger: "Turkey Is at the Front of War, not of Peace"

TURKEY CHAIRS UN SECURITY COUNCIL

Gerger: "Turkey Is at the Front of War, not of Peace"

Turkey will chair the UN Security Council for one month starting from 1 September. Political Scientist Gerger demurred that Turkey is not on the side of peace but "on the front of war and attacks".

1 September 2010 Semra Pelek

Controversy Reigns Upcoming Referendum

The CHP has called on the AKP to cancel the upcoming referendum for constitutional amendment.

8 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç