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European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’

EU LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS

European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’

The European Union (EU) leaders’ summit, initially planned for September 24 and 25, starts today in Brussels. The leaders will discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

In his video message to the UN Summit on Biodiversity, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Although we have an almost negligible historical responsibility, we are at the forefront in the fight against climate change.”

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks

Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks

Ahead of the EU leaders summit in early October, President Erdoğan, Germany’s Chancellor Merkel and President of the European Council Michel met in a video conference. It has been emphasized that Turkey and Greece are ready to start talks.

23 September 2020

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

President Erdoğan has sent a video message to the meeting that marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN): “The transformation of İstanbul into a UN Centre will also support global peace and stability efforts.”

22 September 2020

Investigation against İstanbul Bar over picture of death fasting lawyer

Investigation against İstanbul Bar over picture of death fasting lawyer

An investigation has been launched against the İstanbul Bar Association due to the picture of Ebru Timtik hung on its building after the lawyer died on a death fast. The bar was previously targeted by Erdoğan and Ministers Soylu and Gül over this picture.

21 September 2020

Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP

Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan

Defense Minister Akar gave an interview to the UK's Channel 4 News, Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for exploration activities near Cyprus.

18 September 2020

Erdoğan says Turkey to tighten Covid measures, he is open to meetings with Greece, Egypt

Erdoğan says Turkey to tighten Covid measures, he is open to meetings with Greece, Egypt

Following the Friday prayer, the President has made remarks on the increase in coronavirus cases and the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

18 September 2020

Erdoğan and Merkel discuss Eastern Mediterranean

Erdoğan and Merkel discuss Eastern Mediterranean

President Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany Merkel have discussed the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean in a video conference. Head of National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and Defense Minister were also present in meeting.

17 September 2020

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu, a former Foreign Minister and Prime Minister from the ruling AKP, has called on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan to “get on TV together and discuss whatever issue he wants to discuss.”

14 September 2020

36 thousand people investigated for ‘insulting the president’ in a year

36 thousand people investigated for ‘insulting the president’ in a year

According to the justice statistics of the Justice Ministry, 12 thousand 298 people stood trial and 3 thousand 831 people were penalized in 2019 on the grounds that they insulted President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

14 September 2020

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

"We must be tough with the Turkish government and not with the Turkish people, who deserve more than the Erdoğan government," Macron has reportedly said ahead of a meeting on the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

10 September 2020

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP CHAIR

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

Addressing the reporters before CHP’s closed-door Party Assembly meeting, party chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala are arrested because President Erdoğan wants it.

9 September 2020

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus measures amid recent surge

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus measures amid recent surge

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that pre-school and first grade primary school students will attend school based on their families' choice.

8 September 2020

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

After his meeting with France's Macron and Iraqi leaders, Barzani arrived in Ankara.

4 September 2020

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

LAWYER EBRU TİMTİK'S DEATH

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

The President has joined the ministers of interior and justice in targeting the İstanbul Bar Association over the poster of lawyer Ebru Timtik, who lost her life on a death fast.

1 September 2020

‘If you want to confront us, go ahead,’ says Erdoğan amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

‘If you want to confront us, go ahead,’ says Erdoğan amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has commented on the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: “If we say that we will do it, we do it and pay its price. If there are those who want to confront us at the risk of paying a price, go ahead.”

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

The President on Saturday hosted Hamas' political bureau chief Haniyeh for the third time in the past year.

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Joe Biden's remarks in January about "defeating Erdoğan not by a coup but by supporting the opposition" recently went viral in Turkey.

Erdoğan: Fascists will be responded in a way they deserve in 2023

Erdoğan: Fascists will be responded in a way they deserve in 2023

“Those who are uncomfortable with the influence and power of our country are striving to send Turkey back to its former quagmire of instability and to keep it there,” President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said.

Erdoğan breaks the ‘good news’: We have discovered gas reserve in Black Sea

Erdoğan breaks the ‘good news’: We have discovered gas reserve in Black Sea

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced his good news. He has said that Turkey’s drill ship Fatih has discovered 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserve in the Black Sea.

Reports: Turkey has discovered natural gas that can meet its need for 20 years

Reports: Turkey has discovered natural gas that can meet its need for 20 years

President Erdoğan is expected to announce the "good news" today.

Erdoğan says he will announce 'good news' Friday

Erdoğan says he will announce 'good news' Friday

Turkey will not "bow down to colonialists" in the Eastern Mediterranean, the President has said.

Suit for damages against CHP Chair: Erdoğan demands 2 million lira

Suit for damages against CHP Chair: Erdoğan demands 2 million lira

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has filed a lawsuit against main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his allegations that Erdoğan has money abroad. He demands 2 million lira in non-pecuniary damages.

Turkey may suspend relations with UAE, withdraw ambassador over Israel deal

Turkey may suspend relations with UAE, withdraw ambassador over Israel deal

President Erdoğan and his spokesperson have reacted to the UAE's normalization agreement with Israel.

Erdoğan appoints 16 university presidents, only two are women

Erdoğan appoints 16 university presidents, only two are women

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have appointed presidents to 16 public universities, including the İstanbul Technical University (İTÜ) and Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara.

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

The President's remarks came ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

While France's Macron has asked Turkey to cease its hydrocarbon exploration activities, President Erodğan has said that all Turkey's actions in the region are legitimate.

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

"We have to wear a mask. You see [people] with masks under their chins. This shouldn't happen," the President has warned.

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

The President and the former economy minister, who found a new party after resigning from the AKP, got in an exchange following Turkish lira's slide against the US dollar.

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Following the spike in the dollar, Erdoğan performed the Friday prayer at Hagia Sophia and then addressed the people in front of the museum-turned-mosque.

Erdoğan 'reopens' Sümela Monastery via teleconference

Erdoğan 'reopens' Sümela Monastery via teleconference

"If we were a nation targeting other symbols of other beliefs, the Sümela Monastery, which we have had for five centuries, would have gone forever now," the President has said.