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Erdoğan says Paris Agreement will be submitted to Parliament next month

ADDRESS TO UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Erdoğan says Paris Agreement will be submitted to Parliament next month

In his address to the UN General Assembly, Erdoğan has announced that the Paris Climate Agreement will be submitted to the Parliament to be ratified next month and that “Turkey has neither the means nor patience to meet new immigration waves.”

22 September 2021

Erdoğan to the US investors: Trust Turkey

Erdoğan to the US investors: Trust Turkey

Currently in the US to attend the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan has addressed the businesspeople in the US: “I expect you to keep your faith in the bright future and potential of Turkey.”

21 September 2021

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

IN THE US FOR UN SESSION

Erdoğan: Islamophobia is as dangerous as coronavirus

Having arrived in New York to attend the UN General Assembly's 76th session, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan made a speech at an event organized by the Turkish American National Steering Committee.

20 September 2021

Ali Erbaş appointed as President of Religious Affairs again

Ali Erbaş appointed as President of Religious Affairs again

Ali Erbaş, the head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs since 2017, has been appointed to the position again by the Presidential decision of Erdoğan.

17 September 2021

President Erdoğan blames 'profiteers' for high prices

President Erdoğan blames 'profiteers' for high prices

"We know the problems about high living costs. By combating profiteers, we will take the inflation under control and prevent exorbitant price increases," Erdoğan has said.

16 September 2021

Erdoğan: We have achieved the most ambitious changes in the history of the Republic

Erdoğan: We have achieved the most ambitious changes in the history of the Republic

The president has commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Sakarya.

13 September 2021

President Erdoğan to attend UN General Assembly in US

President Erdoğan to attend UN General Assembly in US

After last year's virtual summit, the assembly will be held in New York between September 19-22.

9 September 2021

Union said 100,000 new teachers necessary, Erdoğan ‘breaks good news’ about 15,000

Union said 100,000 new teachers necessary, Erdoğan ‘breaks good news’ about 15,000

President Erdoğan has announced that 15 thousand new teachers will be appointed to work in public schools. Referring to the conditions amid the pandemic, the Education Union said, “At least 100 thousand teachers should be appointed.”

9 September 2021

Turkey 'in no rush' to recognize Taliban government

Turkey 'in no rush' to recognize Taliban government

Turkey has taken a "positive approach" for the operation of the Kabul airport, President Erdoğan has said.

8 September 2021

Fashion designer Barbaros Şansal sentenced to prison for ‘degrading government’

UPON ERDOĞAN’S COMPLAINT

Fashion designer Barbaros Şansal sentenced to prison for ‘degrading government’

In the trial held upon the criminal complaint of Erdoğan because he said, “The filth of the government is before the eyes of the world”, fashion designer Barbaros Şansal has been sentenced to 3 months, 22 days in prison.

7 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan signals 'coercive' methods for coronavirus vaccination

Erdoğan signals 'coercive' methods for coronavirus vaccination

The president has called on the people not to give credence to anti-vaccination propaganda on social media as schools have opened.

6 September 2021

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

"We would like to make the preparations for the Constitution together with all political parties," the president has said.

2 September 2021

Turkey to reduce election threshold from 10 to 7 percent

Turkey to reduce election threshold from 10 to 7 percent

After President Erdoğan, his ally Bahçeli also stated that the election threshold will be lowered.

1 September 2021

President Erdoğan, opposition leaders visit Atatürk's mausoleum to mark Victory Day

President Erdoğan, opposition leaders visit Atatürk's mausoleum to mark Victory Day

"We are carrying Turkey to a bright future in line with the goals you have set for us," the president wrote in the Anıtkabir memorial book.

Erdoğan reflects on Taliban's rule, women's rights in Afghanistan, ISIS-K

Erdoğan reflects on Taliban's rule, women's rights in Afghanistan, ISIS-K

"We have provided all sorts of support to Afghanistan, both infrastructure and superstructure, over the last 20 years. However, the Taliban caused some very serious damage in northern Afghanistan," the president has said.

President Erdoğan's job approval at lowest level in six years, poll shows

President Erdoğan's job approval at lowest level in six years, poll shows

The president's job approval rating dropped by nine percent in a month, according to the Metropoll survey.

Erdoğan sued 38,581 people for 'insulting the president' in six years

Erdoğan sued 38,581 people for 'insulting the president' in six years

The five presidents before him had filed 1,816 cases in total.

Main opposition leader claims Turkey's Central Bank reserves at minus 53 billion dollars

Main opposition leader claims Turkey's Central Bank reserves at minus 53 billion dollars

Earlier, President Erdoğan said the Central Bank had 109 billion dollars of foreign exchange reserves.

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

EU member states have opened their doors to only a small portion of the people who had served them in Afghanistan, President Erdoğan has said.

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

A new wave of immigration would be inevitable if Afghanistan and Iran do not take necessary measures, President Erdoğan has stressed.

Erdoğan: Turkey hosts 300,000 'registered and unregistered' Afghan refugees

Erdoğan: Turkey hosts 300,000 'registered and unregistered' Afghan refugees

Turkey has had talks with the US and the Taliban about the group's takeover of the country, the president has said.

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

No matter who rules the country, Turkey should stand with Afghanistan as a "requirement of brotherhood," the president has said.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

The president has described the philosophy of Turkey's defense industry as "If you want peace, prepare for war."

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

A few days ago, the president said reports on Afghan refugees crossing into the country were "exaggerated."

Floods and fires in Turkey: Erdoğan launches fundraising campaign

Floods and fires in Turkey: Erdoğan launches fundraising campaign

In the wake of forest fires raging across southern Turkey and amid the floods in the Black Sea, Erdoğan has issued a Presidential decision foreseeing an aid campaign. Several social media users have criticized the move under the hashtag #iban.

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

The president has denied that there has been a flow of refugees from Afghanistan to Turkey.

Artists to Erdoğan: I vote, I have the right to talk about politics

Artists to Erdoğan: I vote, I have the right to talk about politics

Addressing artists in a live broadcast, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, "Snap election, the presidential system is not right and all... Leave it be, it is our job. You wouldn't understand it." Several artists have denounced these remarks on social media.

Erdoğan uses teleprompter to answer journalists' questions during live broadcast

Erdoğan uses teleprompter to answer journalists' questions during live broadcast

The president was mocked on Twitter after it was seen that he was reading answers from a teleprompter and his aides were whispering suggestions at him.

Fires will be Erdoğan’s ‘Gölcük Earthquake’

IRVIN CEMİL SCHICK WRITES

Fires will be Erdoğan’s ‘Gölcük Earthquake’

In addition to losses of life and property, the earthquake in 1999 had a political consequence as well: It showed the incapability of the government and state, serving as a harbinger of the regime change 3 years later. I think fires will have a similar effect.

6 August 2021 İrvin Cemil Schick

Turkey’s Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk resigns

Turkey’s Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk resigns

After Ziya Selçuk resigned from office, Prof. Mahmut Özer has been appointed as Turkey’s new Minister of National Education. President and ruling AKP Chair has also appointed three deputy ministers.