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Erdoğan: Trump, What is Your Intention?

Erdoğan: Trump, What is Your Intention?

President Erdoğan has slammed Trump over his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. “The US President has disregarded the United Nations’ resolution in 1980”.

7 December 2017

Investigation into CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu over 'Defamation'

Investigation into CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu over 'Defamation'

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu upon denunciation by President Erdoğan.

6 December 2017

Erdoğan on Sarraf: International Coup Attempt

Erdoğan on Sarraf: International Coup Attempt

Speaking at the group meeting of his party, Erdoğan has described the trial continuing in the US as an “international coup attempt” and criticized CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu.

5 December 2017

Request of Commission to Investigate Isle of Man Documents Rejected by AKP Votes

ISLE OF MAN DOCUMENTS

Request of Commission to Investigate Isle of Man Documents Rejected by AKP Votes

AKP MPs have rejected the request to establish a parliamentary commission to investigate the money transfer receipts of President Erdoğan’s family members in Isle of Man revealed by CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu accusing the family members of tax evasion in Turkey.

1 December 2017

Prosecutor’s Office Launches Investigation, Demands Revealed Isle of Man Documents from Kılıçdaroğlu

ISLE OF MAN DOCUMENTS

Prosecutor’s Office Launches Investigation, Demands Revealed Isle of Man Documents from Kılıçdaroğlu

Ankara Chief Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the money transfer receipts of President Erdoğan’s family members in Isle of Man revealed by CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu accusing the family members of tax evasion in Turkey and requested the documents from Kılıçdaroğlu.

1 December 2017

Erdoğan Summons All AKP MPs to Meeting

Erdoğan Summons All AKP MPs to Meeting

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan is expected to meet the MPs in groups and inform them at the meeting to be held at AKP Headquarters.

30 November 2017

Constitutional Court Approves Compensation Payment in Libel Suit of Kılıçdaroğlu vs. Erdoğan

Constitutional Court Approves Compensation Payment in Libel Suit of Kılıçdaroğlu vs. Erdoğan

Constitutional Court found that CHP Chair being sentenced to pay compensation to Erdoğan for his remarks about him in 2012, did not constitute a “violation of freedom of expression”.

29 November 2017

Government Spokesperson Bozdağ On Money Transfer Receipts of Erdoğan Family Revealed By Kılıçdaroğlu

Government Spokesperson Bozdağ On Money Transfer Receipts of Erdoğan Family Revealed By Kılıçdaroğlu

Spokesperson for Government Bozdağ has claimed that the documents revealed by CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu yesterday, were fake.

29 November 2017

Security Council Statement Doesn’t Mention US Arms Support to YPG

Security Council Statement Doesn’t Mention US Arms Support to YPG

Even though Presidential Spokesperson Kalın said the US statements that arms support to the YPG to continue will be discussed in the National Security Council, this subject wasn’t mentioned in the security council statement.

29 November 2017

Initial Reaction by AKP Members for Documents Kılıçdaroğlu Revealed

Initial Reaction by AKP Members for Documents Kılıçdaroğlu Revealed

In the wake of CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu revealing the documents concerning Erdoğan’s family members transferring 15 million dollars to the Isle of Man, initial reactions have come from AKP group deputy chairs Bostancı and Turan.

28 November 2017

Kılıçdaroğlu Reveals Money Transfer Receipts of Erdoğan Family

Kılıçdaroğlu Reveals Money Transfer Receipts of Erdoğan Family

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu has shared the swift codes and transfer receipts of 13 million 750 thousand dollars sent by Erdoğan’s brother, son, brother-in-law, principal clerk to Isle of Man with public.

28 November 2017

Times: Erdoğan Insures Not to Attack on Kurdish Forces in Syria

Times: Erdoğan Insures Not to Attack on Kurdish Forces in Syria

The England-based Times newspaper has claimed that President Erdoğan has assured Russia and Iran of not attacking on Kurdish forces in Syria before meeting with Damascus government.

24 November 2017

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against CHP’s Tezcan Over His ‘Fascist Dictator’ Statement

Criminal Complaint by Erdoğan Against CHP’s Tezcan Over His ‘Fascist Dictator’ Statement

President Erdoğan has filed a criminal complaint against CHP Deputy Chair and party spokesperson Tezcan, who called Erdoğan “a fascist dictator”.

31 October 2017

‘They Wanted to Leave Ankara Without a Mosque’, Says Erdoğan At Opening Ceremony of New Mosque

‘They Wanted to Leave Ankara Without a Mosque’, Says Erdoğan At Opening Ceremony of New Mosque

Holding a speech at the opening ceremony of Melike Hatun Mosque, President Erdoğan said that there had once been an attempt to leave Ankara without a mosque and added “They left new cities as well without a mosque, call to prayer and a soul”.

27 October 2017

HDP Sues Erdoğan For Non-pecuniary Damages

HDP Sues Erdoğan For Non-pecuniary Damages

HDP has filed a lawsuit against President and AKP Chair Erdoğan for non-pecuniary damages in amount of 145,000 euro over calling HDP’s Demirtaş “a terrorist”. The amount for the non-pecuniary damages was calculated as one Kurus for each person who voted for HDP on the elections on June 7.

Detention Warrant in US for 12 Bodyguards of Erdoğan

Detention Warrant in US for 12 Bodyguards of Erdoğan

Detention warrant has been issued for 14 people 12 of whom are presidential bodyguards due to the assault carried out against those who protested Erdoğan in Washington.

Erdoğan’s Bodyguards Attack Protesters in US

Erdoğan’s Bodyguards Attack Protesters in US

President Erdoğan’s bodyguards have intervened in the scuffle erupted between protesters and Erdoğan supporters as Erdoğan went to the Turkish Embassy. Two people have been detained, nine others wounded.

‘Unforgettable’ July 15 Monument in Harran

‘Unforgettable’ July 15 Monument in Harran

July 15 coup attempt monument in Harran has drawn attention on the social media. Harran Mayor Özyavuz has said, “The monument we erected at the entrance of the city to make sure that night people who come and go to Harran will not forget that night”.

President Erdoğan: Judiciary is Independent Here

President Erdoğan: Judiciary is Independent Here

Referring to arrested journalist Deniz Yücel, President Erdoğan has said, “When Merkel came to visit me, she asked me to release him. I told her ‘judiciary is independent here’”.

Erdoğan: The Netherlands Will Pay the Price

Erdoğan: The Netherlands Will Pay the Price

President Erdoğan has criticized deportation of Minister of Family and Social Policies Sayan-Kaya from the Netherlands and that they will have it pay the price after the Dutch general elections.

Erdoğan: Deniz Yücel is a Terrorist, not Journalist

Erdoğan: Deniz Yücel is a Terrorist, not Journalist

President Erdoğan has said the arrested Die Welt correspondent Yücel is not a journalist but terrorist.

President Erdoğan Approves Constitutional Amendment Draft

President Erdoğan Approves Constitutional Amendment Draft

The Constitutional amendment draft has been sent by President Erdoğan to Prime Ministry to be put to the popular vote.

10 February 2017

Erdoğan: I’d Given an Order to Use F-Keyboard but…

Erdoğan: I’d Given an Order to Use F-Keyboard but…

In a speech at TÜBA Awards ceremony, President Erdoğan has said he had given an order for F-Keyboards to be used in public institutions but we couldn’t get any result.

1 February 2017

Erdoğan: Finance Sector to Have to Face Us Unless They Funnel Credit

Erdoğan: Finance Sector to Have to Face Us Unless They Funnel Credit

President Erdoğan has said the finance sector has to funnel credit to investors, “If the credits given to people with low interest, investors’ competitive power will increase”.

17 January 2017

An Emergent Political Icon on the Landscape of İstanbul: The Palace of (In)Justice

An Emergent Political Icon on the Landscape of İstanbul: The Palace of (In)Justice

For dissidents, Çağlayan serves as double signifier, referring both to the arbitrariness of judicial proceedings under the Erdoğan regime, and also to an emergent gathering space to express solidary with its victims

16 January 2017 Ayşe Öncü

President Erdoğan: They Try to Demoralize Our People

President Erdoğan: They Try to Demoralize Our People

Issuing a statement following Ortaköy attack, President Erdoğan has said “We are determined to destroy the source of the threats and attacks against our country”.

President Erdoğan: Everything Points to FETÖ

President Erdoğan: Everything Points to FETÖ

About assassination of Karlov, President Erdoğan has said “All connections indicate FETÖ terror organization, there is no need to hide it. From where he was raised to his connections, everything points to the FETÖ”.

22 December 2016

Erdoğan: Our People Must Change More Foreign Currency

Erdoğan: Our People Must Change More Foreign Currency

Noting that he is pleased with changes from foreign currencies to TL, President Erdoğan has said it is not enough and more foreign currency must be changed.

9 December 2016

Call from Caricaturists All Around the World: Free Musa Kart

Call from Caricaturists All Around the World: Free Musa Kart

CRNI has called for the release of caricaturist Musa Kart, who is Cumhuriyet Foundation Board Member and has been under arrest over 32 days

6 December 2016

Erdoğan Calls on People to Change Their Foreign Currencies to Turkish Lira or Gold

Erdoğan Calls on People to Change Their Foreign Currencies to Turkish Lira or Gold

Asking people to change their foreign currencies to Turkish Lira or gold, President Erdoğan has said there is no other way than decreasing interest rates.

2 December 2016

Erdoğan Claims Syrian Regime Claims Responsibility for Attack

Erdoğan Claims Syrian Regime Claims Responsibility for Attack

President Erdoğan has claimed that Syrian government is responsible for the attack launched on Turley’s soldiers in Syria on November 24. Russian FM Lavrov had said “The attack was launched by neither Russia nor Syria”.

2 December 2016

Erdoğan’s Target was Assad Yesterday, Just Organizations Today

Erdoğan’s Target was Assad Yesterday, Just Organizations Today

Explaining that purpose of Turkey’s military offensive into Syria is to “put an end to Assad’s governing” two days ago, Erdoğan today said that their target is not a country or a person.

1 December 2016