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Court arrests nine pro-Palestinian activists who protested Erdoğan over trade with Israel

Court arrests nine pro-Palestinian activists who protested Erdoğan over trade with Israel

Activists accuse the Turkish government of circumventing its own sanctions on Israel.

2 December 2024

Puzzling comment from Erdoğan on potential Öcalan-DEM dialogue

Puzzling comment from Erdoğan on potential Öcalan-DEM dialogue

When asked whether there will be a meeting between Öcalan and DEM, the president said, “They’re meeting.”

27 November 2024

Bahçeli denies claims of rift with Erdoğan

Bahçeli denies claims of rift with Erdoğan

There is a “deep and unconditional bond” between the MHP and the AKP, the nationalist leader said in light of recent allegations.

19 November 2024

Erdoğan’s advisor denies rift with nationalist ally over Öcalan remarks

Erdoğan’s advisor denies rift with nationalist ally over Öcalan remarks

The advisor has rejected the claims that Erdoğan had no prior knowledge of Bahçeli’s call for Öcalan to speak in the parliament to declare the dissolution of the PKK militant group.

15 November 2024

Erdoğan congratulates Trump on re-election

Erdoğan congratulates Trump on re-election

President Erdoğan described the US president-elect as “my friend” and expressed hope for strengthened ties in his term.

6 November 2024

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

The İstanbul mayor describing the president as “wielding a stick" crossed the line of respectful political discourse, according to Erdoğan’s legal team.

2 November 2024

Roger Waters praises Erdoğan as a 'lone voice against Palestinian genocide'

Roger Waters praises Erdoğan as a 'lone voice against Palestinian genocide'

Despite Turkey's vocal opposition to Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, it plays a significant role in Israel's procurement of crucial materials such as oil, steel, and cement.

17 October 2024

Erdoğan condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane' attacks on Lebanon

Erdoğan condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane' attacks on Lebanon

The president’s statement follows Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, though he made no direct reference to either Nasrallah or Hezbollah.

28 September 2024

Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner during UN General Assembly

Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner during UN General Assembly

Although there was no official explanation from Ankara, Turkish media speculated that Erdoğan’s decision was related to the US administration’s support for Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, which the president had strongly criticized during his speech at the General Assembly.

26 September 2024

Israel trying to spread war across region as int'l bodies 'losing credibility,' Erdoğan warns

Israel trying to spread war across region as int'l bodies 'losing credibility,' Erdoğan warns

Speaking in the US, the president expressed disappointment with global institutions for their failure to address Israel's actions.

23 September 2024

Main opposition MP under investigation for calling Erdoğan a ‘snob’

Main opposition MP under investigation for calling Erdoğan a ‘snob’

Tuncay Özkan had responded to the president’s remarks labeling the opposition as “elitists.”

RSF: Erdoğan’s 10 years of presidency marked by legal harassment, censorship against journalists

RSF: Erdoğan’s 10 years of presidency marked by legal harassment, censorship against journalists

Seventy-seven journalists have been convicted of “insulting the president” since Erdoğan took office in August 2024.

Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks

Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks

The spokesperson for Erdoğan's ruling AKP likened the Israeli defense minister to Hitler's foreign minister, after he compared Erdoğan to Saddam Hussein.

Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’

Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’

The president has both criticized Netanyahu’s speech in the US Congress and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for rejecting their invitation to speak in Turkey’s parliament.

Erdoğan condemns assassination attempt on Trump

Erdoğan condemns assassination attempt on Trump

“I extend my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mr. Trump, his family, and his supporters," the president has said.

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

President Erdoğan hailed the public resistance to the attempt while saying "we will never forgive those who call 15 July a staged event or a sham fight."

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis find common ground amid disagreement on Hamas

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis find common ground amid disagreement on Hamas

“Let’s agree to disagree,” said the Greek PM when Erdoğan hailed Hamas as a national liberation group.

Bahçeli to Erdoğan: 'You cannot leave, you cannot abandon the Turkish nation'

DEVLET BAHÇELİ WAS RE-ELECTED THE PRESIDENT OF MHP

Bahçeli to Erdoğan: 'You cannot leave, you cannot abandon the Turkish nation'

Re-elected as the MHP's president with the unanimous votes of all 1295 delegates of the party, Devlet Bahçeli addressed Erdoğan, who had stated, "This is my final election," saying, "We want to see you as the savior leader of the new century."

Greece will extradite Ali Yeşildağ, known for allegations of corruption against Erdoğan

Greece will extradite Ali Yeşildağ, known for allegations of corruption against Erdoğan

Execution of the extradition decision to Turkey by the Supreme Court is possible after the approval of the Minister of Justice.

22 February 2024

Ahmet Türk: 'I did not praise Erdoğan, he is the leader who caused the most suffering to Kurds'

Ahmet Türk: 'I did not praise Erdoğan, he is the leader who caused the most suffering to Kurds'

Ahmet Türk, the co-mayoral candidate of the DEM Party in Mardin, clarified his statements regarding President Erdoğan. Türk, who stated that Erdoğan is a leader who has taken control of all state institutions, and thus has the power to solve the Kurdish issue if he wants, also mentioned that he does not expect a new resolution process to start in the near future.

20 February 2024

Court cancels Canal İstanbul zoning plan

İSTANBUL MAYOR İMAMOĞLU ANNOUNCED:

Court cancels Canal İstanbul zoning plan

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu announced the cancellation of the zoning plans for Canal İstanbul, stating, "We didn't let you build that concrete canal, and we won't."

14 February 2024

Constitutional Court President speaks up directly to Erdoğan

Constitutional Court President speaks up directly to Erdoğan

Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan spoke at the swearing-in ceremony attended by Erdoğan: "You may not like or agree with the decisions of the Constitutional Court, but compliance with these decisions is a constitutional obligation."

8 February 2024

Turkish Medical Association files a criminal complaint against President Erdoğan

Turkish Medical Association files a criminal complaint against President Erdoğan

The criminal complaint requests an investigation into President Erdoğan, ministers, governors, and other officials who have yet to fulfill their responsibilities one year after the earthquake.

7 February 2024

Bülent Danışoğlu

Turning municipalities into something else

Turning municipalities into something else

A government accustomed to absolute power will strive to prevent power from remaining outside itself. The recent escalation in political rhetoric should be seen as a sign of this tendency. The indifference of most opposition parties to the appointment of trustees in place of elected mayors reinforces the danger.

6 February 2024 Bülent Danışoğlu

Erdoğan's diploma taken to the Constitutional Court

Erdoğan's diploma taken to the Constitutional Court

After the rejection of their lawsuit regarding the university diploma of AKP Chairperson and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, People's Liberation Party has taken the case to the Constitutional Court. "The diploma of Erdoğan, who occupies the position of the presidency, can never be considered personal data," Lawyer Pınar Akbina stated.

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

The leader of the main opposition party, Özgür Özel, responded to President Erdoğan and asked "Since when has attending a martyr's funeral become a show of strength?"

26 December 2023

Journalist Sönmez faces his fifth trial for insulting the President

Journalist Sönmez faces his fifth trial for insulting the President

Mustafa Sönmez, who will be tried for three posts he shared in 2016, 2018, and 2019, questioned, "Has it only occurred to them today seven years after the alleged insult?" RSF Turkey Representative Erol Önderoğlu also criticized the trials, labeling them as "antidemocratic" and highlighting the inequality between the President and citizens indicated by Article 299 of the Turkish Penal Code.

20 November 2023 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan: 'Israel is a terror state'

Erdoğan: 'Israel is a terror state'

Erdoğan condemned Israel for its attacks on Gaza and stated, 'I openly say that Israel is a terrorist state. You label Hamas as a terrorist organization. Hamas is a political party that participated in and won elections in Palestine."

15 November 2023

Erdoğan says Hamas 'not a terror group,' offers to be a guarantor for Palestinians

Erdoğan says Hamas 'not a terror group,' offers to be a guarantor for Palestinians

"In a world filled with living dead, we will continue to shout the truth, to use all political, diplomatic, and, if necessary, military means for this purpose," the president has remarked.

25 October 2023

Islamophobia statement from Erdoğan in New York

Islamophobia statement from Erdoğan in New York

"Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and most recently, New York, cannot in any way justify the vile attacks on our holy book, the Qur'an. We absolutely reject the legitimization of attacks on the sacred values of the two billion Muslims worldwide under the guise of freedom of speech," said President Erdoğan.

18 September 2023

Erdoğan threatens Tanrıkulu: 'We have a duty to teach them the necessary lesson'

Erdoğan threatens Tanrıkulu: 'We have a duty to teach them the necessary lesson'

President Erdoğan targeted CHP's Tanrıkulu, saying, "So-called MP but a terrorist scum. As a state and as the judiciary, we have a duty to teach them the necessary lesson."

14 September 2023

President Erdoğan replaces 24 police chiefs appointed during former interior minister's term

President Erdoğan replaces 24 police chiefs appointed during former interior minister's term

Süleyman Soylu, a controversial figure in Turkey's politics, was replaced as the interior minister after the elections.