Recep Tayyîp Erdogan

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Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

The President has said the bar associations "attacked Islam," which indicates that a new regulation regarding the election processes in occupational organizations.

May Day Message from Erdoğan: We will Keep on Protecting Our Workers’ Rights

May Day Message from Erdoğan: We will Keep on Protecting Our Workers’ Rights

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has released a message to mark the May Day: “In our struggle against Covid-19, we have attached great importance to measures and supports that will protect our employees in all fields.”

Children’s Day Celebrated at Balconies in Turkey Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

Children’s Day Celebrated at Balconies in Turkey Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

To celebrate April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day and mark the centenary of the Parliament’s foundation, people took to their windows and balconies at 9 p.m. yesterday and sang the national anthem across the country.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

The weekend curfew for 31 cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, has been extended as the country's death toll from Covid-19 has reached 2,140.

President Erdoğan: Curfew to be Imposed This Weekend as Well

President Erdoğan: Curfew to be Imposed This Weekend as Well

Following his cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan has said that some media outlets “started a war” against their own country with their news and columnists: “Our country will hopefully get rid of not only coronavirus, but also these media and politics viruses.”

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

The Presidency released a statement shortly after Soylu's resignation, saying he will continue to serve.

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) have filed a criminal complaint against FOX TV anchor Fatih Portakal at the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Turkey Restricts Entrance, Exit to 31 Cities, Mandates Face Masks over Covid-19

Turkey Restricts Entrance, Exit to 31 Cities, Mandates Face Masks over Covid-19

Wearing face masks in crowded areas has been mandated and a curfew has been imposed on people under the age of 20, President Erdoğan has announced.

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Eight politicians and intellectuals, namely Ahmet Türk, Celal Doğan, Kezban Hatemi, Nesrin Nas, Oya Baydar, Rıza Türmen, Tarhan Erdem and Zülfü Livaneli, have called on the Parliament and political parties to take action to eliminate inequality.

Erdoğan: We Launch a National Solidarity Campaign

COVID-19

Erdoğan: We Launch a National Solidarity Campaign

Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan has announced that they have launched a “National Solidarity Campaign” to support the ones in need amid COVID-19 pandemic and he has donated his seven monthly salaries.

Amid Calls for Curfew, Erdoğan Advises 'Voluntary Quarantine'

Amid Calls for Curfew, Erdoğan Advises 'Voluntary Quarantine'

The President's statement came after Turkey recorded the highest increase in coronavirus cases and the Health Minister advised the government that "time spent on the streets should be restricted."

Erdoğan Warns Against Protectionism at Virtual G20 Summit on Covid-19

Erdoğan Warns Against Protectionism at Virtual G20 Summit on Covid-19

"No country has the luxury of implementing protectionist, unilateral policies amid the pandemic," the president has said.

Erdoğan: Nothing will be the Same, We Enter New Era with Advantages

Erdoğan: Nothing will be the Same, We Enter New Era with Advantages

In a statement on coronavirus measures, President Erdoğan has said, “World is headed towards an era where nothing will be the same in the aftermath of this pandemic. We are entering this new era with great advantages and a strong infrastructure.”

Erdoğan Briefed by Ministers via Videoconference

Erdoğan Briefed by Ministers via Videoconference

The President sat apart from his aides to socially distance at the meeting where he was briefed by ministers on the efforts against the pandemic.

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

DR. MURAT KUBİLAY

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

Economist Kubilay has spoken to bianet about the economic measures announced by President Erdoğan: “It was the public institutions that should have shouldered the responsibility. Companies were taken into consideration, not citizens.”

19 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

Addressing the public following the “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has announced a series of economic measures which he has called “economic stability shield against coronavirus.”

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

Addressing the reporters ahead of “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has underlined that the process needs to be managed well: “If we can manage it well for one or two weeks, we will have a good picture.”

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has indicated that the first coronavirus case in Turkey was detected in a person who has come to the country from Europe.

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

In response to President Erdoğan’s remarks that “the US seems to be softening its stance on the S-400s”, Assistant to the US Secretary of Defense Hoffman has said, “Turkey is not going to receive a Patriot battery unless it returns the S-400.”

Erdoğan: No European Country Can Afford to Remain Indifferent to Syria

Erdoğan: No European Country Can Afford to Remain Indifferent to Syria

Speaking at a joint press conference following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in Brussels, President Erdoğan has said, “No European country can afford to remain indifferent to the conflicts and the humanitarian tragedy in Syria.”

Turkey, Russia Agree on Idlib Ceasefire Starting Midnight

Turkey, Russia Agree on Idlib Ceasefire Starting Midnight

The agreement urges to "cease all military actions along the line of contact in the Idlib de-escalation area starting from 00:01 of March 6, 2020."

UN Syria Envoy Urges Putin, Erdoğan to 'Find a Diplomatic Solution'

UN Syria Envoy Urges Putin, Erdoğan to 'Find a Diplomatic Solution'

The envoy's statement came ahead of today's meeting between the two presidents.

Erdoğan Heading to Moscow to 'Quickly Ensure Ceasefire'

Erdoğan Heading to Moscow to 'Quickly Ensure Ceasefire'

Ankara announced a week ago that it started a military operation into Idlib, northwestern Syria.

What Happened in Idlib in the Last Two Days?

What Happened in Idlib in the Last Two Days?

Following Turkey’s downing of two aircraft of Syrian army, the airspace over Idlib has been shut down. While Russia's Defense Ministry says that it cannot guarantee the security of Turkey’s aircraft, Putin says “they do not plan to go to war with anyone.”

Death Toll Increases to Three in Idlib, Erdoğan Has Announced

Death Toll Increases to Three in Idlib, Erdoğan Has Announced

Speaking at the inaugural lecture of “AKP Academy of Politics”, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the number of soldiers who lost their lives in Idlib has increased to three.

27 February 2020

Erdoğan Bans Electronic Cigarette Imports

Erdoğan Bans Electronic Cigarette Imports

Imports of electronic cigarettes and all related products have been banned according to a Presidential Decree.

25 February 2020

President Erdoğan on Gezi Trial: They Attempt to Acquit Him with a Maneuver

President Erdoğan on Gezi Trial: They Attempt to Acquit Him with a Maneuver

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and AKP Chair has commented on the verdicts of acquittal in Gezi trial: “The person that you know stirred up trouble at Gezi was behind bars, they attempted to acquit him with a maneuver.”

19 February 2020

Suit for Damages Against CHP Chair: President Erdoğan Requests 500 Thousand Lira

Suit for Damages Against CHP Chair: President Erdoğan Requests 500 Thousand Lira

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has requested 500 thousand lira from main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in non-pecuniary damages over his speech at the CHP weekly group meeting at the Parliament.

13 February 2020

Erdoğan: If Any Harm Comes to Our Troops, We will Hit Regime Forces Anywhere

Erdoğan: If Any Harm Comes to Our Troops, We will Hit Regime Forces Anywhere

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We will not wait for the outcome of those endless meetings and will take steps to do whatever we need to do right now.”

12 February 2020

Erdoğan: We Now Have a Totally New Turkey That Doesn’t Otherize its Artists

Erdoğan: We Now Have a Totally New Turkey That Doesn’t Otherize its Artists

Reminding his audience that “Turkey used to be a country banning music pieces and books”, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We now have a totally new Turkey that does not otherize its artists.”

11 February 2020

Erdoğan: Social Media Has Become a Garbage Dump

Erdoğan: Social Media Has Become a Garbage Dump

"We will never surrender to such a virtual world," the President has remarked in the opening ceremony of a national agency against cyber attacks.

10 February 2020

Erdoğan: If Syrian Regime Doesn't Withdraw, Turkey will Make This Happen

Erdoğan: If Syrian Regime Doesn't Withdraw, Turkey will Make This Happen

The Syrian army must fall back from Turkey's observation posts in northwestern Syria this month or Turkey will force the issue, the President has warned.

5 February 2020