Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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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Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention

Turkey has withdrawn from İstanbul Convention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

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

The president has had a video conference with his counterpart from France.

Erdoğan unveils 'human rights action plan'

Erdoğan unveils 'human rights action plan'

The ultimate aim of the action plan is a new constitution, the president has said.

Head of Turkey's statistical authority replaced for the fourth time in two years

Head of Turkey's statistical authority replaced for the fourth time in two years

Prof. Sait Erdal Dinçer has been named the new head of the TurkStat.

Erdoğan outlines new coronavirus rules as measures partially eased

Erdoğan outlines new coronavirus rules as measures partially eased

Cafes and restaurants will reopen, in-person classes will partially resume, four risk groups have been defined for provinces.

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

Speaking about the coronavirus restrictions ahead of the “gradual normalization” as of March 1, President Erdoğan has said that the related decisions will be taken at the Presidential cabinet meeting.

26 February 2021

‘Canal İstanbul not on the agenda, people queue for bread’

İSTANBUL MAYOR İMAMOĞLU

‘Canal İstanbul not on the agenda, people queue for bread’

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of opposition-led İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, has responded to the remarks of President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, who said, “We will build Canal İstanbul just to spite them.”

25 February 2021

5 questions to Erdoğan about losses of life in Gare

BY MAIN OPPOSITION LEADER

5 questions to Erdoğan about losses of life in Gare

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated his five questions to President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan regarding the death of 13 people in Gare in Iraq’s north: “What did you do to rescue them for 5.5 years?”

24 February 2021

Erdoğan defends his son-in-law against criticism over 'disappeared' Central Bank reserves

Erdoğan defends his son-in-law against criticism over 'disappeared' Central Bank reserves

Albayrak is accused of causing the Central Bank to run out of foreign exchange reserves.

22 February 2021

Gare operation: The 'responsibility' debate continues as Erdoğan sues CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Gare operation: The 'responsibility' debate continues as Erdoğan sues CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Thirteen security officers held hostage by the PKK in Iraq's north were killed last week during a military operation to rescue them.

19 February 2021

Erdoğan: The state is responsible for the Gare operation

Erdoğan: The state is responsible for the Gare operation

Earlier, the president called the main opposition leader an "impudent man" for saying that he was responsible for the killings of the security personnel in Iraq's Gare.

18 February 2021

İYİ Party Chair Akşener to Erdoğan: Keep grinning

İYİ Party Chair Akşener to Erdoğan: Keep grinning

Akşener has criticized President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan for talking to the mother of a deceased security officer during an AKP rally. “Your duty is to keep those mothers’ sons and daughters alive,” the İYİ Party Chair has said.

17 February 2021

Part of Erdoğan's speech yesterday was identical to PM's 2017 speech

Part of Erdoğan's speech yesterday was identical to PM's 2017 speech

The president spoke about the importance of the Turkish language, criticizing internet slang.

17 February 2021

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

The hostages held by the PKK lost their lives during a military operation to rescue them.

16 February 2021

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Korur-Fincancı was put on trial because of a tweet criticizing then-PM Erdoğan during the Gezi Park protests.

16 February 2021