Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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'Erdoğan has surrendered Turkey to the interest rate lobby'

'Erdoğan has surrendered Turkey to the interest rate lobby'

After claiming to fight the "interest rate lobby" for years, the president has made Turkey the country with the ninth highest interest rate in the world, the HDP's Paylan has pointed out.

14 January 2021

Turkey’s media is more democratic than it was in coup periods, says Erdoğan

Turkey’s media is more democratic than it was in coup periods, says Erdoğan

Referring to Turkey’s mediascape in coup periods, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Even though those who have lost their privileges are disturbed, we have a more colorful, more democratic and more pluralistic media structure.”

14 January 2021

Erdoğan again promises 'new chapter' with Europe

Erdoğan again promises 'new chapter' with Europe

"Just as our country's nearly 60-year membership process is a strategic choice for us, the EU's acceptance of our country to full membership will also be an ontological choice for the future of the union," the president has told EU ambassadors.

12 January 2021

'Turkey will begin COVID-19 vaccination by this weekend'

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

'Turkey will begin COVID-19 vaccination by this weekend'

Addressing the public after the cabinet meeting, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has talked about a series of current issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, drought and main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s remarks about him.

12 January 2021

Lawsuit against CHP Chair: Erdoğan demands 1 million lira in damages

Lawsuit against CHP Chair: Erdoğan demands 1 million lira in damages

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has filed a suit for damages against main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu for calling him “the so-called President.” Erdoğan demands 1 million Turkish Lira in damages.

12 January 2021

Boğaziçi University students answer: ‘I am declared a terrorist because…’

Boğaziçi University students answer: ‘I am declared a terrorist because…’

Having claimed that “terrorists were involved” in the protests against the appointment of Prof. Bulu as the university president of Boğaziçi, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has once again targeted the protests: “We have seen this film so many times in 18 years.”

11 January 2021

‘We will never give up freedom of press,’ says Erdoğan

WORKING JOURNALISTS DAY

‘We will never give up freedom of press,’ says Erdoğan

On January 10 Working Journalists Day in Turkey, President Erdoğan released a statement expressing Turkey’s determination to “not give up press freedom.” But Turkey ranks 154th among 180 countries in the RSF World Press Freedom Index.

11 January 2021

Erdoğan says Bulu suitable for rectorship, calls Boğaziçi University protesters 'terrorists'

Erdoğan says Bulu suitable for rectorship, calls Boğaziçi University protesters 'terrorists'

The president's appointment of a rector who is a member of his party has sparked protests among students and academics.

CHP Chair slams Erdoğan over appointment of university president

CHP Chair slams Erdoğan over appointment of university president

“Erdoğan can appoint whomever he wants as a university president. His only condition is that he or she is from his party,” says main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu amid criticisms about the appointment of Prof. Bulu as the Boğaziçi president.

‘Anatolia is a large folder in terms of artistic creation,' says Erdoğan

‘Anatolia is a large folder in terms of artistic creation,' says Erdoğan

Speaking at the award-giving ceremony of the “2020 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards”, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has likened Anatolia to a “large folder of artistic creation” and talked about his expectations from artists.

31 December 2020

‘Farmers’ debt has increased by 72 times in AKP rule’

CHP MP AYHAN BARUT

‘Farmers’ debt has increased by 72 times in AKP rule’

Main opposition CHP MP Barut has slammed President and AKP Chair Erdoğan over his statement, “We, as Turkey, have started to rent land in different places.” Barut has raised concerns about the current state of agriculture and farmers in Turkey.

29 December 2020

‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan

‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the reporters following the cabinet meeting yesterday. He has announced that distance education amid the COVID-19 pandemic will continue until February 15, 2021.

29 December 2020

Ecologists to Erdoğan: We are not vandals, we are life defenders

Ecologists to Erdoğan: We are not vandals, we are life defenders

“Struggle for ecology is righteous and legitimate,” says the Ecology Union in response to President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan, who has recently called environmental activists “vandals in the disguise of environmentalists.”

28 December 2020

Erdoğan: 2021 will be the year of democratic reforms for Turkey

Erdoğan: 2021 will be the year of democratic reforms for Turkey

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We do not have any particular issue or insoluble problem with Europe, the US, Russia, China or any other country in our region. We are ready to meet, talk, come to an agreement and cooperate.”

28 December 2020

Erdoğan on New Year’s celebrations: Parties won’t be tolerated

Erdoğan on New Year’s celebrations: Parties won’t be tolerated

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that holding New Year’s parties in hotels or villas will not be tolerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that “operations might be carried out against the parties in hotels or villas, if necessary.”

25 December 2020

The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment

ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ PENNED

The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment

With its political implications, the Grand Chamber decision gains historical-political importance beyond Demirtaş's freedom.

25 December 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: Who are you?

ECTHR JUDGEMENT ON DEMİRTAŞ

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: Who are you?

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has slammed President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan over his statements disregarding the ECtHR Grand Chamber judgement of “immediate release” for arrested politician Selahattin Demirtaş.

25 December 2020

Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts

Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts

The European top court ruled for the immediate release of the HDP's former co-chair yesterday.

23 December 2020

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