Recep Tayyîp Erdogan

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Erdoğan dismisses criticism over firefighting planes as wildfires blaze Turkey

Erdoğan dismisses criticism over firefighting planes as wildfires blaze Turkey

Having suffered more than 70 wildfires in two days, Turkey was able to deploy only three firefighting planes, two of which were leased from Russia.

Flood-hit region to be declared ‘disaster area’

FLOODS & LANDSLIDES IN BLACK SEA

Flood-hit region to be declared ‘disaster area’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the residential areas hit by floods in Rize, Artvin and Düzce will be declared a “Disaster Area with an Effect on General Life” by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).

Erdoğan in the Black Sea amid floods: 'Balance is disturbed'

Erdoğan in the Black Sea amid floods: 'Balance is disturbed'

Visiting the Black Sea province of Rize amid heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Allah’s balance has been disturbed,” adding that “neither the summers nor the winters are like they used to be.”

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “the only demand of Turkish Cypriots is the recognition of their sovereign state status,” reiterating his support for a two-state solution in the island.

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Mustafa Akıncı, the former president of Northern Cyprus, said the reputation of a state is not measured by the "splendor of its buildings" but by rights and freedoms.

'Insulting Erdoğan': Nearly 10,000 people stood trial in a year, including 290 children

'Insulting Erdoğan': Nearly 10,000 people stood trial in a year, including 290 children

More than 7,000 people were either sentences or given a deferred sentence, CHP deputy Tanrıkulu has said.

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

The president's remarks come after the Islamist group's threats against Turkey over its plan to run and guard Kabul airport.

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

The president has attended ceremonies marking the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

The president is on a two-day visit to Northern Cyprus to mark the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

Turkey plans to introduce its domestically produced vaccine by the end of the year, Erdoğan has said.

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Both presidents said the relations between Turkey and Israel are of great importance for the security and stability of the Middle East.

'Places with low vaccination rates may come under threat'

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

'Places with low vaccination rates may come under threat'

Announcing that the official holiday of the Sacrifice Feast will be 9 days, Erdoğan has argued that “there has remained no difference between the east and west, the north and south of the country in terms of freedoms, rights and basic services."

‘Erdoğan ended the resolution process for the Kurdish question'

HATİP DİCLE

‘Erdoğan ended the resolution process for the Kurdish question'

Hatip Dicle, a member of the delegation having talks with imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan during the resolution process, has commented on President Erdoğan’s statement that “the HDP ended the resolution process” for the Kurdish question.

Erdoğan tells his party to start preparing for elections

Erdoğan tells his party to start preparing for elections

"We have about two years before the elections. I want you to seize every day and every moment of this time in the most efficient way," the president said amid calls for a snap election.

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

"I told President Erdoğan that we are very sensitive in this manner," the European Commission President has said.

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Images of the president's summer house have been made public for the first time.

Erdoğan once again on RSF’s list of ‘Press Freedom Predators’

Erdoğan once again on RSF’s list of ‘Press Freedom Predators’

The Reporters Without Borders has once again ranked President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on its list of “Press Freedom Predators”, defining “critical journalists” as his "favorite targets”.

Canal İstanbul: What if the opposition takes over before it's completed?

PAST WEEK IN TURKEY

Canal İstanbul: What if the opposition takes over before it's completed?

Opposition tries to dissuade potential financiers of Canal İstanbul • Turkey is officially out of İstanbul Convention • Erdoğan makes false claims on Covid vaccination • Covid reopening with "silence after midnight"

4 July 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Filing a lawsuit against CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his speech at the CHP group meeting this week, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan demands 500 thousand lira in damages “because his personal rights were violated.”

‘Erdoğan’s circular on public saving measures is a bankrupt’s certificate’

HDP’S SARUHAN OLUÇ

‘Erdoğan’s circular on public saving measures is a bankrupt’s certificate’

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç talked about the President’s circular on public saving measures, defining it as an “arrangement of bankruptcy”. He criticized it for not including the Presidency’s Department for Administrative and Financial Affairs.

Erdoğan rules out snap elections

Erdoğan rules out snap elections

"June 2023 is Turkey's election calendar. This is our decision as the People's Alliance," the president has said as opposition parties have been calling for a snap election.

Erdoğan says Canal İstanbul financing to continue regardless of his future

Erdoğan says Canal İstanbul financing to continue regardless of his future

The main opposition party says it "won't pay a dime" for the canal project once it assumes power as Turkey breaks the ground for the canal.

Syria's deputy foreign minister says Sedat Peker's claims are true

Syria's deputy foreign minister says Sedat Peker's claims are true

The convicted mob boss claimed that a private military contractor with close ties to the government had been sending weapons to the Nusra Front.

Constitutional Court annuls Erdoğan's 'personal decree'

Constitutional Court annuls Erdoğan's 'personal decree'

After the decree was issued, a professor was appointed as a member of the Central Bank Assembly while continuing to work at the university.

Journalist Mustafa Sönmez acquitted of 'insulting the president'

Journalist Mustafa Sönmez acquitted of 'insulting the president'

Sönmez was on trial over his tweets about the 2016 arrest of Reza Zarrab, a businessperson from Iran who also has citizenship of Turkey.

Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night

Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night

"Excuse me but nobody has the right to disturb anyone at night," Erdoğan said as to why the music ban will be imposed.

Turkey to lift countrywide coronavirus curfew

Turkey to lift countrywide coronavirus curfew

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the public after the Cabinet meeting. He has announced that Turkey is set to end pandemic curfews as of July 1, when restrictions on intercity travel and urban public transport will also be lifted.

Erdoğan ‘condemns’ the attack on HDP two days later

Erdoğan ‘condemns’ the attack on HDP two days later

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has talked about the deadly attack against the HDP office in İzmir two days later, saying, “We believe that all relations behind and before the perpetrator will be revealed and that he will be given the heaviest sentence.”

President makes no mention of HDP attack in speech

President makes no mention of HDP attack in speech

Both President Erdoğan and Interior Minister Soylu have remained silent on yesterday's armed assault on the HDP that left a person dead.

Constitutional Court annuls presidential decree: 'Universities are autonomous'

Constitutional Court annuls presidential decree: 'Universities are autonomous'

The top court has stated that the presidential decrees can't be issued on subjects that should be regulated by law according to the Constitution.

İYİ Party's Akşener calls Erdoğan 'faceless' after Biden meeting

İYİ Party's Akşener calls Erdoğan 'faceless' after Biden meeting

Akşener has criticized the president for not bringing up the US recognition of the Armenian Genocide during the meeting.

Erdoğan’s counsellor slams Financial Times over Erdoğan-Biden picture

Erdoğan’s counsellor slams Financial Times over Erdoğan-Biden picture

İsmail Cesur, a counsellor to President Erdoğan, has slammed the UK-based Financial Times newspaper over the picture on its front page. In fact, the international press mostly stressed yesterday that Erdoğan did not wear a mask while Biden did so.