Recep Tayyîp Erdogan

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'Kılıçdaroğlu should also reconcile with the LGBTI+ community'

'Kılıçdaroğlu should also reconcile with the LGBTI+ community'

Erdoğan used the main opposition leader's move to "reconcile" with the pious to attack the LGBTI+ community, says an activist.

7 October 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Legislative proposal by the main opposition party submitted at the very beginning of the legislative year, for freedom of women public servants in their choice of clothing, including wearing a headscarf, sparked debate between the party and the president.

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis trade barbs over Aegean dispute

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis trade barbs over Aegean dispute

The president took his time yesterday to address Greece's prime minister, who marked Türkiye's "increasingly aggressive rhetoric."

Erdoğan files criminal complaint against Bundestag vice president

Erdoğan files criminal complaint against Bundestag vice president

Kubicki had called Erdoğan a "sewer rat" (abwasserratte) in the in a speech he delivered last week as part of a state election campaign.

30 September 2022

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss war over the phone

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss war over the phone

The president suggested that a deal on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could be reached through Türkiye's mediation, and said referendums in regions controlled by Russia would hamper diplomatic efforts.

28 September 2022

Foreign Ministry denounces Bundestag vice president's remarks about Erdoğan

Foreign Ministry denounces Bundestag vice president's remarks about Erdoğan

Wolfgang Kubicki's office said he had used the word "sewer rat" in reference to Erdoğan's refugee policy.

27 September 2022

Well-being of citizens under Erdoğan regime

Well-being of citizens under Erdoğan regime

The authoritarian transformation that took place in the last two decades in Türkiye affected the well-being of citizens not only in terms of economic collapse but also in terms of political participation and social relations.

26 September 2022 Ali Yalçın Göymen

Erdoğan: Russia, Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners under Türkiye's mediation

Erdoğan: Russia, Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners under Türkiye's mediation

"I would like to thank the Turkish government for helping facilitate the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia, building on their leadership on the grain deal," US's Jake Sullivan said after Erdoğan's announcement.

22 September 2022

Türkiye working to resolve hostage crisis between Russia, Ukraine, says Erdoğan

Türkiye working to resolve hostage crisis between Russia, Ukraine, says Erdoğan

The president reflected on the Ukraine war, the F-16 issue and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in an interview with PBS.

20 September 2022

Erdoğan meets Xi, others at his first SCO summit

Erdoğan meets Xi, others at his first SCO summit

Türkiye is taking part in a SCO summit at the presidential level for the first time since it obtained "SCO dialogue partner" status in 2012.

16 September 2022

Erdoğan unveils social housing project amid record-high housing prices

Erdoğan unveils social housing project amid record-high housing prices

With the project, the government plans to build 500,000 housing units in five years.

13 September 2022

Erdoğan: 'Senior ISIS leader' captured in Türkiye

Erdoğan: 'Senior ISIS leader' captured in Türkiye

Bashar Khattab Ghazal al-Sumaidai, a citizen of Iraq, was transferred to the judicial authorities after he was questioned by intelligence units, said the president.

9 September 2022

European Federation of Journalists head protests Erdoğan in Zagreb

European Federation of Journalists head protests Erdoğan in Zagreb

Maja Sever displayed a banner that read "#FreeTurkeyJournalists" on a street that was closed to traffic because of Erdoğan's visit.

8 September 2022

CHP's Kaftancıoğlu deposes for calling Erdoğan a 'dictator'

CHP's Kaftancıoğlu deposes for calling Erdoğan a 'dictator'

Kaftancıoğlu pointed out that Erdoğan holds executive, legislative and judicial powers.

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Abbas' visit comes a week later Türkiye and Israel agreed to re-appoint ambassadors. Ankara's support for a two-state solution will continue despite the rapproachment, said Erdoğan.

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan and Guterres expressed hope that the "grain corridor" deal may lead to peace negotiations, while expressing concerns over the clashes near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

The president attended a ceremony for the first mission of a new drill ship named after the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II.

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

"We maintain a firm position on Finland and Sweden. The NATO membership of these two countries will not be approved until the promises made to our country are fulfilled," the president has said.

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

Erdoğan dismisses head of examination agency over fraud claims

Erdoğan dismisses head of examination agency over fraud claims

After the public personnel examination, claims spread on social media that the questions had been leaked before the exam.

'Mr. Kemal's counter-attack

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'Mr. Kemal's counter-attack

Kılıçdaroğlu takes on Erdoğan as 'Mr. Kemal' • Clouds remain over Zakho strike • Türkiye-Armenia normalization raises hopes in border regions • Aircraft carrier containing tons of asbestos to set off for Türkiye • Şırnak loses huge chunk of forests due to mass tree felling

31 July 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

The recent US House legislation to restrict the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey would not be "binding," according to the president.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

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Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

The two leaders spoke over the phone after the meeting of the special envoys for normalization on July 1.

Italy's Draghi 'encourages Erdoğan to rejoin İstanbul Convention'

Italy's Draghi 'encourages Erdoğan to rejoin İstanbul Convention'

The two leaders traded barbs last year after Erdoğan issued a decree pulling Turkey out of the convention.

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

After his meeting with President Erdoğan, Biden announced support for Turkey's purchase of new F-16s.

Returning to the scene

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Returning to the scene

MBS pays a “not too kind” visit to Turkey after years-long rift • Every single LGBTI+ event gets banned in Pride Month • Journalists continue protesting arrests, new bill • Wildfire season starts in the Aegean Region

27 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

The president has called on the main opposition leader to announce his candidacy.

Erdoğan on swearing at Gezi protesters: 'Sometimes I have to use strong words'

Erdoğan on swearing at Gezi protesters: 'Sometimes I have to use strong words'

The president last week the insults at the protesters, as well as making false allegations about the 2013 events.

'False memories' of Gezi, rage of women

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'False memories' of Gezi, rage of women

Erdoğan attacks Gezi Park protesters with profanities • Turkey insists it will launch a new military offensive in Syria despite objections by US, Russia • Sweden signals it may resume arms sales to Turkey • Under pressure from religious groups, Eskişehir's LGBTI+ activists speak out

5 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan appoints judge of controversial cases as deputy justice minister

Erdoğan appoints judge of controversial cases as deputy justice minister

Gürlek was the presiding judge of the court that defied a Constitutional Court ruling and sentenced politicians and rights defenders. He also filed lawsuits against journalists who reported about him.