Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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‘Foreigners view us with envy,’ says Erdoğan

‘Foreigners view us with envy,’ says Erdoğan

"Foreigners now view our roads, bridges, and airports with envy when they come to Turkey," President Erdoğan has said, adding, "For healthcare, thousands come to Turkey, our citizens no longer need to go abroad to seek proper treatment."

Erdoğan backs Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu after argument with Greece's Dendias

Erdoğan backs Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu after argument with Greece's Dendias

"Our foreign minister put Dendias in his place," the president has said.

Erdoğan: Islam forbids violence against women, we can draft a better convention

Erdoğan: Islam forbids violence against women, we can draft a better convention

President Erdoğan has commented on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: “If we absolutely need such a contract, we can draught one that is fairer, better, and stronger, call it the Ankara Convention, and go forward with that."

Erdoğan announces two-week 'partial lockdown' amid sharp increase in Covid cases

Erdoğan announces two-week 'partial lockdown' amid sharp increase in Covid cases

Over the past week, the number of daily new cases in Turkey was over 50,000.

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KÜRKCÜ ON EU LEADERS' VISIT TO ERDOĞAN

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It is a known secret that Brussels is also aching for relations with Ankara getting rid of the limitations of the "Copenhagen Criteria" and moving towards lucrative topics.

9 April 2021 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Italy’s PM calls Erdoğan a ‘Dictator’, Turkey summons ambassador

Italy’s PM calls Erdoğan a ‘Dictator’, Turkey summons ambassador

After Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi called President Erdoğan a “dictator”, the country’s ambassador has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has called Draghi “the appointed prime minister.”

Erdoğan says D-8 Organization should expand, establish 'Islamic megabank'

Erdoğan says D-8 Organization should expand, establish 'Islamic megabank'

Once Turkey produces its coronavirus vaccine, it will offer it to the benefit of all humanity, the president has said.

'Sofagate was a disaster from all angles,' says MEP

'Sofagate was a disaster from all angles,' says MEP

European Commission President von der Leyen had to sit on a sofa after Erdoğan and Michels took the two center-placed seats in yesterday's meeting in Ankara.

Erdoğan says CHP behind retired admirals' 'coup threat'

Erdoğan says CHP behind retired admirals' 'coup threat'

The president has said that the main opposition party "will be held accountable" for the "coup threat" against the government.

Ursula von der Leyen not given an equal seat at Presidency

Ursula von der Leyen not given an equal seat at Presidency

While Erdoğan and European Council President Michel sat on equal seats, European Commission President von der Leyen first remained standing for some time, then sat on the couch across Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu.

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

The EU is ready to strengthen relations between Ankara and Brussels, the top EU officials have said after a meeting with President Erdoğan.

Erdoğan: Turkey committed to Montreux treaty but it won't be binding for Canal İstanbul

Erdoğan: Turkey committed to Montreux treaty but it won't be binding for Canal İstanbul

The president spoke for the first time after a declaration by retired admirals concerning the Montreux Convention caused controversy.

HRW: Geopolitics, migration have pushed human rights off from EU's Turkey agenda

HRW: Geopolitics, migration have pushed human rights off from EU's Turkey agenda

The bolder President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gets, the quieter the EU, says HRW's Philippe Dam.

Erdoğan names new Deputy Central Bank Governor

Erdoğan names new Deputy Central Bank Governor

With a Presidential decision published in the Official Gazette, Murat Çetinkaya has been dismissed as the Deputy Governor of Turkey’s Central Bank and replaced by Mustafa Duman, an executive director at Morgan Stanley in Turkey.

Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide

Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide

President Erdoğan announced new measures as the Health Ministry published the new risk map.

Top EU officials to visit Turkey in early April

Top EU officials to visit Turkey in early April

Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the presidents of the European Commission and the European Council, will visit Turkey on April 6.

Turkey breaks records in agricultural production, says Erdoğan

Turkey breaks records in agricultural production, says Erdoğan

Defining Turkey as a “water stressed country”, AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has argued that “Turkey has broken records in agricultural production” in the country’s Republican history since 1923.

Erdoğan insists it's at his discretion to pull Turkey out of İstanbul Convention

Erdoğan insists it's at his discretion to pull Turkey out of İstanbul Convention

The president has said that Turkey's withdrawal from the Council of Europe treaty to combat violence against women is a "done deal."

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Addressing thousands of party members from all around the country, the president has made remarks on several issues.

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

İYİ PARTY CHAIR AKŞENER

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has denounced Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention with a Presidential decision. “The state has become putty in Erdoğan’s hands,” the opposition party leader has said.

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

The imprisoned politician has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison because of his 2015 remarks against Erdoğan.

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

The Turkish lira recorded an 11-percent depreciation against the US dollar after Erdoğan replaced the Central Bank governor with a pro-government columnist.

22 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

With a Presidential decree issued by ruling AKP Chair and President Eroğan and published in the Official Gazette, Turkey has withdrawn its signature from the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.

‘Turkey will continue implementing current pandemic measures’

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

‘Turkey will continue implementing current pandemic measures’

Addressing the public after the cabinet meeting, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the coronavirus measures announced on March 1 on a provincial basis will remain in effect.

Turkey is one of the leading countries in vaccination, says Erdoğan

COVID-19

Turkey is one of the leading countries in vaccination, says Erdoğan

Speaking on March 14 Medicine Day, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan said, “We are one of the leading countries in vaccination, which we have launched starting with the riskiest groups.”

Erdoğan unveils Economic Reform Package

Erdoğan unveils Economic Reform Package

Unveiling the new “Economic Reform Package” in a publicity meeting in İstanbul, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that the new reform package “aims to boost investment, production, jobs, and exports.”

Erdoğan says critics of Albayrak 'ungrateful'

Erdoğan says critics of Albayrak 'ungrateful'

The opposition holds Albayrak responsible for causing the Central Bank to run out of foreign exchange reserves in a bid to keep the US dollar's exchange rate low.

Erdoğan: Parliament to set up committee on violence against women

Erdoğan: Parliament to set up committee on violence against women

"Woman is primarily the mother and the child's first homeland," the president has said, marking the Women's Day at his party's women's branch congress.

White House spokesperson explains why Biden hasn't had a phone call with Erdoğan yet

White House spokesperson explains why Biden hasn't had a phone call with Erdoğan yet

The US president has "many counterparts he needs to call and he will venture to do that in the coming weeks and months," Psaki has said.

Erdoğan's human rights action plan 'a propaganda text to legitimize a new constitution'

Erdoğan's human rights action plan 'a propaganda text to legitimize a new constitution'

The content of the plan can't be respected as it is a text aimed at legitimizing the government's attempts for a new constitution and other political and legal moves, according to Dr. Ozansü.

4 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and Group Deputy Chair Altay have commented on the recently unveiled “Human Rights Action Plan.” Altay has reminded President Erdoğan that “900 children are currently being prosecuted for insulting him.”

‘It would be more meaningful if Erdoğan told judges not to obey his instructions’

ON ‘HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLAN’

‘It would be more meaningful if Erdoğan told judges not to obey his instructions’

İstanbul Bar Association Chair Durakoğlu has commented on the “Human Rights Action Plan” unveiled by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan. He has stressed that “the problem is not with the written documents, but with their enforcement.”

3 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez