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Murat İnceoğlu

A brief history of politician transfers in Turkey

A brief history of politician transfers in Turkey

In the past, transfers were driven by negotiations for positions in government. Today, mayors are believed to be switching to Erdoğan's party to escape ongoing investigations.

19 September 2025 Murat İnceoğlu

Students acquitted in trial over AI-generated Erdoğan image referencing 2023 earthquakes

Students acquitted in trial over AI-generated Erdoğan image referencing 2023 earthquakes

Three students stood trial for a satirical image intended to criticize the government's handling of the devastating earthquakes.

19 September 2025

Jerusalem belongs to all religions, Erdoğan says in response to Netanyahu

Jerusalem belongs to all religions, Erdoğan says in response to Netanyahu

"We, as Muslims, will not take a single step back from our rights over East Jerusalem," said the president, describing the Israeli PM as "Hitler wannabe."

18 September 2025

Erdoğan 'postpones' mine workers' strike, bringing his tally to 22

Erdoğan 'postpones' mine workers' strike, bringing his tally to 22

The president cited national security concerns for the move.

Erdoğan appoints ten jurists to prepare new constitution

Erdoğan appoints ten jurists to prepare new constitution

At the AKP Conference Hall, President Erdoğan reiterated his determination to draft a new constitution during the Extended Provincial Chairs Meeting of his party.

Erdoğan: I have no intention to be re-elected or to run again

Erdoğan: I have no intention to be re-elected or to run again

Calling on the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) to support a new constitution, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “Come, let’s join forces. We want a new constitution not for ourselves but for our country.”

Erdoğan sues CHP's Özel over 'junta leader' remarks

Erdoğan sues CHP's Özel over 'junta leader' remarks

The opposition leader described the arrest of the İstanbul mayor as a “coup attempt” and alleged that Trump had prior knowledge of it.

Erdoğan shows protest footage from Georgia in speech targeting İmamoğlu protests

Erdoğan shows protest footage from Georgia in speech targeting İmamoğlu protests

A seven-second segment of a five-minute video showed by Erdoğan showed scenes from clashes between protesters and police in Georgia.

26 March 2025 Vecih Cuzdan

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.

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Mayors of Ankara and İstanbul, both members of the main opposition CHP, are the most favored leaders according to the survey.

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

Erdoğan criticizes Constitutional Court and Council of State

Erdoğan criticizes Constitutional Court and Council of State

"The Council of State occasionally does it, bothering us with such decisions, but the frequent occurrence of such decisions by the Constitutional Court seriously bothers us," says the president.

15 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