Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

No matter who rules the country, Turkey should stand with Afghanistan as a "requirement of brotherhood," the president has said.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

The president has described the philosophy of Turkey's defense industry as "If you want peace, prepare for war."

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

A few days ago, the president said reports on Afghan refugees crossing into the country were "exaggerated."

Floods and fires in Turkey: Erdoğan launches fundraising campaign

Floods and fires in Turkey: Erdoğan launches fundraising campaign

In the wake of forest fires raging across southern Turkey and amid the floods in the Black Sea, Erdoğan has issued a Presidential decision foreseeing an aid campaign. Several social media users have criticized the move under the hashtag #iban.

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

The president has denied that there has been a flow of refugees from Afghanistan to Turkey.

Artists to Erdoğan: I vote, I have the right to talk about politics

Artists to Erdoğan: I vote, I have the right to talk about politics

Addressing artists in a live broadcast, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, "Snap election, the presidential system is not right and all... Leave it be, it is our job. You wouldn't understand it." Several artists have denounced these remarks on social media.

Erdoğan uses teleprompter to answer journalists' questions during live broadcast

Erdoğan uses teleprompter to answer journalists' questions during live broadcast

The president was mocked on Twitter after it was seen that he was reading answers from a teleprompter and his aides were whispering suggestions at him.

Fires will be Erdoğan’s ‘Gölcük Earthquake’

IRVIN CEMİL SCHICK WRITES

Fires will be Erdoğan’s ‘Gölcük Earthquake’

In addition to losses of life and property, the earthquake in 1999 had a political consequence as well: It showed the incapability of the government and state, serving as a harbinger of the regime change 3 years later. I think fires will have a similar effect.

6 August 2021 İrvin Cemil Schick

Turkey’s Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk resigns

Turkey’s Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk resigns

After Ziya Selçuk resigned from office, Prof. Mahmut Özer has been appointed as Turkey’s new Minister of National Education. President and ruling AKP Chair has also appointed three deputy ministers.

Erdoğan speaks about fires: Cattle, sheep, white meat… We will pay for them all

Erdoğan speaks about fires: Cattle, sheep, white meat… We will pay for them all

Erdoğan talks about the forest fires raging across Turkey: “Cattle, sheep or white meat… We will make the payments for them all.” Like the Minister of Forestry, he says that metropolitan municipalities are responsible for the fires in residential areas.

‘Country is on fire, ravaged by floods, but the President throws tea at people’

ERDOĞAN IN DISASTER AREA

‘Country is on fire, ravaged by floods, but the President throws tea at people’

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan visited fire-struck Marmaris, which has been declared a disaster area. It has caused an outrage on social media as Erdoğan entered the district with a huge convoy amid security measures and distributed tea to citizens.

Erdoğan dismisses criticism over firefighting planes as wildfires blaze Turkey

Erdoğan dismisses criticism over firefighting planes as wildfires blaze Turkey

Having suffered more than 70 wildfires in two days, Turkey was able to deploy only three firefighting planes, two of which were leased from Russia.

Flood-hit region to be declared ‘disaster area’

FLOODS & LANDSLIDES IN BLACK SEA

Flood-hit region to be declared ‘disaster area’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the residential areas hit by floods in Rize, Artvin and Düzce will be declared a “Disaster Area with an Effect on General Life” by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).

Erdoğan in the Black Sea amid floods: 'Balance is disturbed'

Erdoğan in the Black Sea amid floods: 'Balance is disturbed'

Visiting the Black Sea province of Rize amid heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Allah’s balance has been disturbed,” adding that “neither the summers nor the winters are like they used to be.”

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “the only demand of Turkish Cypriots is the recognition of their sovereign state status,” reiterating his support for a two-state solution in the island.

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Mustafa Akıncı, the former president of Northern Cyprus, said the reputation of a state is not measured by the "splendor of its buildings" but by rights and freedoms.

'Insulting Erdoğan': Nearly 10,000 people stood trial in a year, including 290 children

'Insulting Erdoğan': Nearly 10,000 people stood trial in a year, including 290 children

More than 7,000 people were either sentences or given a deferred sentence, CHP deputy Tanrıkulu has said.

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

The president's remarks come after the Islamist group's threats against Turkey over its plan to run and guard Kabul airport.

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

The president has attended ceremonies marking the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

The president is on a two-day visit to Northern Cyprus to mark the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

Turkey plans to introduce its domestically produced vaccine by the end of the year, Erdoğan has said.

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Both presidents said the relations between Turkey and Israel are of great importance for the security and stability of the Middle East.

'Places with low vaccination rates may come under threat'

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

'Places with low vaccination rates may come under threat'

Announcing that the official holiday of the Sacrifice Feast will be 9 days, Erdoğan has argued that “there has remained no difference between the east and west, the north and south of the country in terms of freedoms, rights and basic services."

‘Erdoğan ended the resolution process for the Kurdish question'

HATİP DİCLE

‘Erdoğan ended the resolution process for the Kurdish question'

Hatip Dicle, a member of the delegation having talks with imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan during the resolution process, has commented on President Erdoğan’s statement that “the HDP ended the resolution process” for the Kurdish question.

Erdoğan tells his party to start preparing for elections

Erdoğan tells his party to start preparing for elections

"We have about two years before the elections. I want you to seize every day and every moment of this time in the most efficient way," the president said amid calls for a snap election.

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

"I told President Erdoğan that we are very sensitive in this manner," the European Commission President has said.

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Images of the president's summer house have been made public for the first time.

Erdoğan once again on RSF’s list of ‘Press Freedom Predators’

Erdoğan once again on RSF’s list of ‘Press Freedom Predators’

The Reporters Without Borders has once again ranked President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on its list of “Press Freedom Predators”, defining “critical journalists” as his "favorite targets”.

Canal İstanbul: What if the opposition takes over before it's completed?

PAST WEEK IN TURKEY

Canal İstanbul: What if the opposition takes over before it's completed?

Opposition tries to dissuade potential financiers of Canal İstanbul • Turkey is officially out of İstanbul Convention • Erdoğan makes false claims on Covid vaccination • Covid reopening with "silence after midnight"

4 July 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Filing a lawsuit against CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his speech at the CHP group meeting this week, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan demands 500 thousand lira in damages “because his personal rights were violated.”