Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Putin says Erdoğan 'a man of his words' although he doesn't always agree with him

Putin says Erdoğan 'a man of his words' although he doesn't always agree with him

"The factor of predictability is very important as it helps you understand who you are dealing with," says Putin.

17 December 2020

Erdoğan on US sanctions: What kind of alliance is this?

Erdoğan on US sanctions: What kind of alliance is this?

"For the first time, sanctions have been imposed on our country, a NATO member. What kind of alliance is this? This decision is a blatant attack on our country's sovereignty rights,” says Erdoğan in response to US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of S-400s.

17 December 2020

Turkey to impose 4-day curfew over New Year’s

COVID-19

Turkey to impose 4-day curfew over New Year’s

The holiday lockdown will last from 9 in the evening on December 31 to 5 in the morning on January 4, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has told reporters after a Cabinet meeting in the capital of Ankara.

15 December 2020

‘Demirtaş is held behind bars upon Erdoğan’s instruction’

HDP SPOKESPERSON GÜNAY

‘Demirtaş is held behind bars upon Erdoğan’s instruction’

HDP Spokesperson Günay says that President and AKP Chair Erdoğan “once again gave an instruction to the judiciary” to hold former HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ and other arrested HDP politicians behind bars.

11 December 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey could open its borders with Armenia

JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH ALIYEV

Erdoğan: Turkey could open its borders with Armenia

Signing a number of agreements in the fields of transportation, communication and visa exemption, Turkey’s President Erdoğan and Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev held a joint press conference in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.

11 December 2020

Erdoğan says new US arms sales bill 'not nice,' he will discuss it with Biden

Erdoğan says new US arms sales bill 'not nice,' he will discuss it with Biden

The president has recalled that he and Biden know each other very well and they can solve issues through diplomacy.

10 December 2020

AKP Chair Erdoğan commits a crime in his capacity as President, says HDP

AKP Chair Erdoğan commits a crime in his capacity as President, says HDP

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has responded to Erdoğan, who has recently stated that “he does not think Turkey’s judiciary will allow for [the release of] a terrorist like Demirtaş.” Oluç has said, “He is openly commiting a Constitutional crime.”

10 December 2020

Erdoğan says he will have Covid-19 vaccination

Erdoğan says he will have Covid-19 vaccination

In addition to China, the government is also considering buying vaccines from Russia, the president has said.

4 December 2020

Erdoğan marks anniversary of women's suffrage

Erdoğan marks anniversary of women's suffrage

"We continue to support women as individuals, and as mothers, wives, and children," the president has said.

4 December 2020

Journalist faces prison sentence for comments on chief prosecutor's relations with Erdoğan

Journalist faces prison sentence for comments on chief prosecutor's relations with Erdoğan

Alican Uludağ is charged with "marking people who took part in the fight against terrorism as a target."

3 December 2020

Opposition blames Erdoğan as Turkey turns out to be one of the hardest-hit countries by Covid-19

Opposition blames Erdoğan as Turkey turns out to be one of the hardest-hit countries by Covid-19

The leaders of the CHP and the İYİ Party have criticized the president in their parliamentary group meetings.

1 December 2020

Turkey imposes night curfews on weekdays, full lockdown on weekends

Turkey imposes night curfews on weekdays, full lockdown on weekends

President Erdoğan has announced new measures to slow down the spread of coronavirus as the country reports record high numbers day after day.

30 November 2020

Ministry announces record-high daily fatalities, İstanbul municipality's count even higher

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Ministry announces record-high daily fatalities, İstanbul municipality's count even higher

While the Health Ministry reported 177 new Covid-19 deaths for the country, the opposition-led İstanbul municipality announced 179 deaths of an "infectious disease" in the city.

28 November 2020

Qatar buys 10 percent shares of Turkey's stock exchange

Qatar buys 10 percent shares of Turkey's stock exchange

With 10 agreements signed with Qatar, Turkey expects a capital flow of 300 million dollars from the country. The sale of 10 percent shares of Turkey's stock exchange Borsa İstanbul is among list of agreements.

27 November 2020

Erdoğan says opposition interferes with judicial independence, urges judges to take action

Erdoğan says opposition interferes with judicial independence, urges judges to take action

The opposition's criticism of "politically motivated" trials was an interference with the judiciary, according to the president.

26 November 2020

Turkey may take 'painful measures' amid record-high Covid-19 cases and deaths

Turkey may take 'painful measures' amid record-high Covid-19 cases and deaths

The outbreak has worsened despite the new measures announced last week.

25 November 2020

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Criticized by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan for saying that Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala should be released, Presidential High Advisory Board member Arınç, also a former Parliamentary Speaker from the AKP, has resigned from office.

25 November 2020

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

France's foreign minister has responded to Erdoğan's call for stronger cooperation and dialogue with European countries.

23 November 2020

Erdoğan's U-turn on EU because of failing economy, says Babacan

Erdoğan's U-turn on EU because of failing economy, says Babacan

The president has recently changed his stance toward Europe and promised legal and economic reforms.

23 November 2020

‘No one’s personal opinion can be associated with President or AKP’

FROM ERDOĞAN TO ARINÇ

‘No one’s personal opinion can be associated with President or AKP’

While Erdoğan has responded to Presidential High Advisory Board member Bülent Arınç’s criticisms about the continued arrest of Kavala and Demirtaş, he has also reiterated that “Turkey is an inseparable part of Europe.”

23 November 2020

Interest rate hike 'a bitter recipe' to reduce inflation, says Erdoğan

Interest rate hike 'a bitter recipe' to reduce inflation, says Erdoğan

"It is essential for us to get Turkey out of the spiral of interest rates, inflation, exchange rates," the President has said.

20 November 2020

Erdoğan: We will grow our economy by strengthening the law

Erdoğan: We will grow our economy by strengthening the law

“By strengthening democracy, rights and freedoms, and the law, we will uplift investments, grow our economy and increase employment,” said President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan in a speech addressing the Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TİM).

20 November 2020

Erdoğan appoints new Vice Minister of Health

Erdoğan appoints new Vice Minister of Health

With a Presidential decree published in the Official Gazette today, Muhammet Güven has been removed from office and Sabahattin Aydın, the President of İstanbul Medipol University, has been appointed as the new Vice Minister of Health.

18 November 2020

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus restrictions

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus restrictions

Making a statement following the cabinet meeting, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced a series of new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

17 November 2020

Citizen arrested after criticizing Erdoğan in a street interview

'IS IT A CRIME TO CRITICIZE AKP?'

Citizen arrested after criticizing Erdoğan in a street interview

HDP Şırnak MP Kaçmaz has addressed a Parliamentary question to Vice President Oktay regarding a citizen who has been arrested after criticizing the ruling AKP and its Chair and President Erdoğan in a street interview in Antalya province.

12 November 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey, Russia to jointly monitor Nagorno-Karabakh deal

Erdoğan: Turkey, Russia to jointly monitor Nagorno-Karabakh deal

The President has made remarks on the trilateral deal on the Karabakh crisis and the resignation of Berat Balbayrak as the minister of treasury and finance.

11 November 2020

Erdoğan: We work without caring about fake environmentalists

Erdoğan: We work without caring about fake environmentalists

“Those who set the streets on fire and plundered the goods of storekeepers during Gezi incidents now rush to discredit our sapling planting,” says President Erdoğan.

11 November 2020

Opposition parties on Albayrak's departure: 'You can't save the king by sacrificing the queen'

Opposition parties on Albayrak's departure: 'You can't save the king by sacrificing the queen'

CHP and HDP leaders have pointed out that President Erdoğan is who is really responsible for the economic problems of Turkey.

11 November 2020

Erdoğan congratulates Biden, thanks Trump

Erdoğan congratulates Biden, thanks Trump

The President has thanked his outgoing counterpart for his "sincere and decisive" vision and wished success to President-elect Biden.

10 November 2020

Erdoğan: Making Turkey one of the top 10 economies will be the greatest gift to Atatürk

Erdoğan: Making Turkey one of the top 10 economies will be the greatest gift to Atatürk

The President has commemorated Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic, on the 82nd anniversary of his death.

10 November 2020

Erdoğan names former cabinet member Lütfi Elvan as new finance minister

Erdoğan names former cabinet member Lütfi Elvan as new finance minister

Elvan served as the minister of transportation, maritime and infrastructure between and the minister of development between 2013 and 2018.

10 November 2020

President Erdoğan accepts Albayrak's resignation as finance minister

President Erdoğan accepts Albayrak's resignation as finance minister

After a day of uncertainty, the Presidency's Communications Directorate has announced that Albayrak has been relieved of duty.

9 November 2020