Recep Tayyîp Erdogan

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Erdoğan: Parliament to set up committee on violence against women

Erdoğan: Parliament to set up committee on violence against women

"Woman is primarily the mother and the child's first homeland," the president has said, marking the Women's Day at his party's women's branch congress.

White House spokesperson explains why Biden hasn't had a phone call with Erdoğan yet

White House spokesperson explains why Biden hasn't had a phone call with Erdoğan yet

The US president has "many counterparts he needs to call and he will venture to do that in the coming weeks and months," Psaki has said.

Erdoğan's human rights action plan 'a propaganda text to legitimize a new constitution'

Erdoğan's human rights action plan 'a propaganda text to legitimize a new constitution'

The content of the plan can't be respected as it is a text aimed at legitimizing the government's attempts for a new constitution and other political and legal moves, according to Dr. Ozansü.

4 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and Group Deputy Chair Altay have commented on the recently unveiled “Human Rights Action Plan.” Altay has reminded President Erdoğan that “900 children are currently being prosecuted for insulting him.”

‘It would be more meaningful if Erdoğan told judges not to obey his instructions’

ON ‘HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLAN’

‘It would be more meaningful if Erdoğan told judges not to obey his instructions’

İstanbul Bar Association Chair Durakoğlu has commented on the “Human Rights Action Plan” unveiled by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan. He has stressed that “the problem is not with the written documents, but with their enforcement.”

3 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

The president has had a video conference with his counterpart from France.

Erdoğan unveils 'human rights action plan'

Erdoğan unveils 'human rights action plan'

The ultimate aim of the action plan is a new constitution, the president has said.

Head of Turkey's statistical authority replaced for the fourth time in two years

Head of Turkey's statistical authority replaced for the fourth time in two years

Prof. Sait Erdal Dinçer has been named the new head of the TurkStat.

Erdoğan outlines new coronavirus rules as measures partially eased

Erdoğan outlines new coronavirus rules as measures partially eased

Cafes and restaurants will reopen, in-person classes will partially resume, four risk groups have been defined for provinces.

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

Speaking about the coronavirus restrictions ahead of the “gradual normalization” as of March 1, President Erdoğan has said that the related decisions will be taken at the Presidential cabinet meeting.

26 February 2021

‘Canal İstanbul not on the agenda, people queue for bread’

İSTANBUL MAYOR İMAMOĞLU

‘Canal İstanbul not on the agenda, people queue for bread’

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of opposition-led İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, has responded to the remarks of President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, who said, “We will build Canal İstanbul just to spite them.”

25 February 2021

5 questions to Erdoğan about losses of life in Gare

BY MAIN OPPOSITION LEADER

5 questions to Erdoğan about losses of life in Gare

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated his five questions to President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan regarding the death of 13 people in Gare in Iraq’s north: “What did you do to rescue them for 5.5 years?”

24 February 2021

Erdoğan defends his son-in-law against criticism over 'disappeared' Central Bank reserves

Erdoğan defends his son-in-law against criticism over 'disappeared' Central Bank reserves

Albayrak is accused of causing the Central Bank to run out of foreign exchange reserves.

22 February 2021

Gare operation: The 'responsibility' debate continues as Erdoğan sues CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Gare operation: The 'responsibility' debate continues as Erdoğan sues CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Thirteen security officers held hostage by the PKK in Iraq's north were killed last week during a military operation to rescue them.

19 February 2021

Erdoğan: The state is responsible for the Gare operation

Erdoğan: The state is responsible for the Gare operation

Earlier, the president called the main opposition leader an "impudent man" for saying that he was responsible for the killings of the security personnel in Iraq's Gare.

18 February 2021

İYİ Party Chair Akşener to Erdoğan: Keep grinning

İYİ Party Chair Akşener to Erdoğan: Keep grinning

Akşener has criticized President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan for talking to the mother of a deceased security officer during an AKP rally. “Your duty is to keep those mothers’ sons and daughters alive,” the İYİ Party Chair has said.

17 February 2021

Part of Erdoğan's speech yesterday was identical to PM's 2017 speech

Part of Erdoğan's speech yesterday was identical to PM's 2017 speech

The president spoke about the importance of the Turkish language, criticizing internet slang.

17 February 2021

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

The hostages held by the PKK lost their lives during a military operation to rescue them.

16 February 2021

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Korur-Fincancı was put on trial because of a tweet criticizing then-PM Erdoğan during the Gezi Park protests.

16 February 2021

‘Gara has fallen, job is done,’ says President Erdoğan

‘Gara has fallen, job is done,’ says President Erdoğan

Speaking about Turkey’s military operation into Gare, during which 13 security personnel lost their lives, Erdoğan has said, “We will stay as long as we need in the places we made secure to avoid similar attacks again.”

16 February 2021

Erdoğan accuses the US and social media over ‘Gare’

Erdoğan accuses the US and social media over ‘Gare’

Referring to the US statement on the incident where 13 security personnel lost their lives in the Gare region in Iraq's north, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has accused the US of “siding with the PKK and YPG.”

15 February 2021

Erdoğan expects big success from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

Erdoğan expects big success from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

The president has visited the university named after him in his hometown.

12 February 2021

New faculties in Boğaziçi aimed at 'creating staff to work with new rector'

New faculties in Boğaziçi aimed at 'creating staff to work with new rector'

Amid the protests against his appointment of a new rector to Boğaziçi University, President Erdoğan ordered the establishment of two new faculties in an overnight decision.

12 February 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey set to begin vaccinating people over 65 as Erdoğan receives second dose

Turkey set to begin vaccinating people over 65 as Erdoğan receives second dose

About 2.8 million people, including more than a million health workers, have been vaccinated since January 14.

12 February 2021

Erdoğan: We have always been confronted with the Constitution

Erdoğan: We have always been confronted with the Constitution

Addressing his party members at the ruling AKP's Parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan has said, “While we were working on the Presidential Government System, we were always confronted with the issue of Constitution.”

10 February 2021

‘There are perhaps even some ladies who want to go to space,’ says Erdoğan

‘There are perhaps even some ladies who want to go to space,’ says Erdoğan

Ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has unveiled Turkey’s new space program: “We aim to send a Turkish citizen to space. I am sure that several people grew up with this dream. There are perhaps even some ladies who want to become a candidate.”

10 February 2021

Targeted by Erdoğan, Prof. Buğra says, ‘Turkey needs peace’

Targeted by Erdoğan, Prof. Buğra says, ‘Turkey needs peace’

After she was targeted by ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan over Boğaziçi University protests, Emeritus Prof. Ayşe Buğra has said, “Provocation is a very harsh word. It shows not knowing the people in question, not knowing the students.”

9 February 2021

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

President Erdoğan had a video call with the chancellor.

9 February 2021

Akşener slams Erdoğan for targeting Prof. Buğra: ‘Mind your manners’

Akşener slams Erdoğan for targeting Prof. Buğra: ‘Mind your manners’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has harshly criticized AKP Chair and President Erdoğan, who targeted Ayşe Buğra amid Boğaziçi University protests: “You are talking about a woman, a scientist. You need to mind your manners and behave yourself!”

9 February 2021

Erdoğan accuses CHP, HDP of 'provoking the youth'

Erdoğan accuses CHP, HDP of 'provoking the youth'

"This picture shows us that we need to look after our youth more, we should take steps that will make their minds and hearts more beautiful," Erdoğan has said, without directly referring to the Boğaziçi protests.

8 February 2021

Boğaziçi protests: Prof. Buğra 'regrets' Erdoğan's accusations

Boğaziçi protests: Prof. Buğra 'regrets' Erdoğan's accusations

The president accused the academic of provoking the protests against the rector he appointed.

6 February 2021

Open letter to President from Boğaziçi University students

2 NEW FACULTIES BY DECREE

Open letter to President from Boğaziçi University students

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Erdoğan has issued a Presidential decree to open two new faculties at the university. The Boğaziçi Solidarity has addressed an open letter to the President.

6 February 2021