Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Turkish lira hits new record low after Erdoğan reiterates his inflation-interest rate theory

Turkish lira hits new record low after Erdoğan reiterates his inflation-interest rate theory

The president has signaled a new interest rate cut ahead of the Central Bank meeting.

17 November 2021

Erdoğan says Turkey will be dragged into chaos if he loses elections

Erdoğan says Turkey will be dragged into chaos if he loses elections

The president has accused the CHP of acting together with "terrorists" and reiterated that the elections will take place as scheduled.

17 November 2021

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israel says the couple are not spies but bus drivers.

15 November 2021

Survey: People hold Erdoğan responsible for economy’s free fall

Survey: People hold Erdoğan responsible for economy’s free fall

According to the results of a survey by Operational Research Company, the most urgent problems of Turkey are economic crisis, unemployment and difficulty in making ends meet. 55 percent hold Erdoğan responsible for the bad economic situation.

11 November 2021

8 bar associations condemn Erdoğan over his remarks targeting İstanbul Convention

JOINT STATEMENT

8 bar associations condemn Erdoğan over his remarks targeting İstanbul Convention

Releasing a joint statement, the women’s rights centers of eight bar associations have criticized President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, who targeted the İstanbul Convention and the ones defending the convention: “We don’t recognize his words.”

10 November 2021

Women to Erdoğan: We don’t give up on the İstanbul Convention

Women to Erdoğan: We don’t give up on the İstanbul Convention

Addressing the public after the cabinet meeting, Erdoğan targeted the İstanbul Convention, from which Turkey has withdrawn by a Presidential decision. Several women and women’s organizations have denounced his words on social media.

9 November 2021

Police probe 30 people over Erdoğan death rumors on Twitter

Police probe 30 people over Erdoğan death rumors on Twitter

The hashtag "#ölmüş" (dead) has been in Twitter's trending topics in Turkey since midnight.

3 November 2021

‘We will not stay silent in the face of threats against the opposition’

‘We will not stay silent in the face of threats against the opposition’

A group of NGOs have denounced President Erdoğan for showing the video of the attempted lynch against main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu at the AKP group meeting, underlining that the government encourages attacks on the opposition.

1 November 2021

Survey: Over 62 percent think Erdoğan manages the economy badly

AVRASYA RESEARCH

Survey: Over 62 percent think Erdoğan manages the economy badly

According to a recent survey by Avrasya Research company, 48.1 percent of respondents are of the opinion that the economy will recover if the government changes.

1 November 2021

Biden-Erdoğan meeting: ‘Regional issues addressed’

G20 SUMMIT IN ROME

Biden-Erdoğan meeting: ‘Regional issues addressed’

US President Biden and Turkey’s President Erdoğan met in Italy on the margins of the G20 Summit. Both the White House and the Presidency’s Communications Directorate have released statements about the meeting.

1 November 2021

The 10 ambassadors not invited to Republic Day ceremony at Presidency

The 10 ambassadors not invited to Republic Day ceremony at Presidency

The ambassadors of 10 countries who made a call for the release of jailed businessperson Osman Kavala were not invited to the Presidential complex where Erdoğan received the greetings on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day.

29 October 2021

Survey: 56 percent of AKP voters ‘definitely won’t vote for AKP’

Survey: 56 percent of AKP voters ‘definitely won’t vote for AKP’

According to a survey conducted by MAK Consultancy, 42 percent of the respondents “definitely won’t vote for Erdoğan” if he runs for President again.

27 October 2021

Ambassadors crisis: Erdoğan says Turkey will 'go its own way'

Ambassadors crisis: Erdoğan says Turkey will 'go its own way'

Backing down from his order to declare the ambassadors "persona non grata," the president has said Turkey does not want foreign countries to interfere with its internal affairs.

27 October 2021

Erdoğan backs down: Our intention is never to cause a crisis

‘PERSONA NON GRATA’ CRISIS

Erdoğan backs down: Our intention is never to cause a crisis

President Erdoğan has said that “with the statement released by the embassies, the mistakes have been rectified.” The Court of Cassation and the Board of Judges and Prosecutors have also made statements emphasizing the judicial independence in Turkey.

26 October 2021

8 embassies: We maintain compliance with the Vienna Convention

'OSMAN KAVALA' STATEMENT

8 embassies: We maintain compliance with the Vienna Convention

Following Erdoğan’s order to declare 10 ambassadors “personae non gratae” over their statement on Osman Kavala, eight embassies have made statements expressing their compliance with the Vienna Convention, a move “welcomed by Erdoğan.”

25 October 2021

Ayşe Buğra: This situation can be explained with neither logic nor law

KAVALA BEHIND BARS FOR 1,455 DAYS

Ayşe Buğra: This situation can be explained with neither logic nor law

“After 4 years, it is impossible for me to be very hopeful about the functioning of judiciary,” says Prof. Buğra, commenting on her jailed spouse Kavala’s decision to not appear before the judge and Erdoğan’s ‘persona non grata’ order for 10 envoys.

25 October 2021

European politicians slam Erdoğan over ‘persona non grata’ order: ‘Freedom for Kavala’

European politicians slam Erdoğan over ‘persona non grata’ order: ‘Freedom for Kavala’

After Erdoğan announced that he ordered 10 ambassadors who called for Kavala’s release to be declared “personae non gratae”, politicians from the EP and Germany have slammed the move. The Open Society Foundations have also released a statement.

25 October 2021

Kavala: My participation in hearings, presenting a defense would be meaningless

Kavala: My participation in hearings, presenting a defense would be meaningless

Noting that Erdoğan’s remarks have left "no possibility for a fair trial," jailed businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala has said, “I believe my participation in the hearings and presenting a defense would be meaningless.”

22 October 2021

Erdoğan: Turkey shouldn't host ambassadors who called for Kavala's release

Erdoğan: Turkey shouldn't host ambassadors who called for Kavala's release

The president has lashed out at the 10 ambassadors that demanded the release of Kavala while stressing that Turkey is determined to get back the 1.4 billion dollars it paid for the F-35 fighter jets that haven't been delivered.

21 October 2021

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the conviction of Vedat Şorli for “insulting the President” violated his right to freedom of expression.

19 October 2021

Opposition worried Erdoğan may resort to violence; Erdoğan's supporters fear vengeance

WEEKLY ROUNDUP #12

Opposition worried Erdoğan may resort to violence; Erdoğan's supporters fear vengeance

The political violence debate • TÜGVA papers reveal “systematic favoritism” • Journalists discuss trust in the media • The government's apetite for armament • Turkey becomes a leading country in organized crime

19 October 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

‘Erdoğan’s name goes down in history as an authoritarian leader and it is done’

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Erdoğan’s name goes down in history as an authoritarian leader and it is done’

Behind bars for almost five years, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş says, “I think the elections will definitely be held before June 2023. Everyone must be ready for the election anytime. Because there is no sustainable governance."

18 October 2021

Survey: 49.8 percent say ‘Erdoğan cannot win the election’

Survey: 49.8 percent say ‘Erdoğan cannot win the election’

A recent survey conducted by MetroPoll Research company has shown that 49.8 percent of the respondents do not believe that President and AKP Chair Erdoğan can win the Presidential election.

18 October 2021

Merkel's farewell visit to Erdoğan: 'EU should support Turkey against human trafficking'

Merkel's farewell visit to Erdoğan: 'EU should support Turkey against human trafficking'

As part of her "farewell trips," Germany's outgoing chancellor met President Erdoğan in İstanbul.

16 October 2021

Erdoğan still wants Turkey to run Kabul airport

Erdoğan still wants Turkey to run Kabul airport

Following a Taliban delegation's meeting with Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu, the president said that Ankara may run the airport if it agrees with Qatar and Afghanistan.

15 October 2021

Lira hits record low as Erdoğan sacks two Central Bank deputy governors

Lira hits record low as Erdoğan sacks two Central Bank deputy governors

The dismissals came after the president's meeting with the Central Bank governor. The US dollar hit an all-time high against the Turkish lira.

14 October 2021

‘Climate change’ added to the name of Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

‘Climate change’ added to the name of Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

Speaking after the Presidential cabinet meeting, AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has announced that the status of the Directorate General of Migration Management will be increased to the Presidency of Migration Management.

12 October 2021

Addressing youth, Erdoğan insists students have no housing problem

Addressing youth, Erdoğan insists students have no housing problem

Amid widespread student protests for affordable housing, the president met with young people.

11 October 2021

US, Europe 'bankrupt' in energy while Turkey strives to protect citizens, says Erdoğan

US, Europe 'bankrupt' in energy while Turkey strives to protect citizens, says Erdoğan

Workers and civil servants are pleased with the increase in their wages, the president has said.

Erdoğan targets students, again: ‘Terrorist types’

Erdoğan targets students, again: ‘Terrorist types’

President Erdoğan has once again denied the problems about dormitories and housing in Turkey, saying that "they cannot leave the universities to “terror-like” students.

Detained at Boğaziçi University, 7 students referred to courthouse

Detained at Boğaziçi University, 7 students referred to courthouse

After they were targeted by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, 11 students who participated in the protests demanding in-class education at Boğaziçi University were taken into custody inside and outside their campuses in İstanbul.

Erdoğan says students protesting housing prices are 'terrorists like those in Gezi Park'

Erdoğan says students protesting housing prices are 'terrorists like those in Gezi Park'

As universities resumed in-person education, students have been protesting high rent prices and dormitory fees since mid-September.