Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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AKP Spokesperson: Erdoğan to decide whether finance minister will leave post or not

AKP Spokesperson: Erdoğan to decide whether finance minister will leave post or not

The first official statement has been made 24 hours after Berat Albayrak announced his resignation on Instagram.

9 November 2020

Main opposition CHP is ‘buried under rubble in İzmir earthquake,’ says Erdoğan

Main opposition CHP is ‘buried under rubble in İzmir earthquake,’ says Erdoğan

Speaking in Kocaeli province yesterday, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan held main opposition CHP accountable for the İzmir earthquake that claimed the lives of 115 people: “You are the responsible party, you are responsible for these disasters.”

9 November 2020

Nearly seven million housing units in Turkey awaiting renewal for earthquake, says Erdoğan

Nearly seven million housing units in Turkey awaiting renewal for earthquake, says Erdoğan

The country currently has 1,000 container units in stock and is using those in İzmir to temporarily house victims of last week's quake, the president has said.

5 November 2020

Turkey reintroduces some Covid-19 measures amid increase in cases

Turkey reintroduces some Covid-19 measures amid increase in cases

Hairdressers, wedding halls, swimming pools, astroturfs, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, and similar places will close at 10 p.m., the President has announced.

4 November 2020

Turkey calls on France to ‘take action’ against Charlie Hebdo cartoon

Turkey calls on France to ‘take action’ against Charlie Hebdo cartoon

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Charge D’affaires of France over the satirical magazine’s cartoon of Erdoğan, expressing Turkey’s expectation from the country “to take action against drawings exceeding limits of freedom of expression.”

29 October 2020

Ankara prosecutors investigate Charlie Hebdo magazine for 'insulting Erdoğan'

Ankara prosecutors investigate Charlie Hebdo magazine for 'insulting Erdoğan'

The President has said that he "wouldn't even look at" the cartoon of him published by the magazine.

28 October 2020

Turkey condemns Charlie Hebdo over cartoon of President Erdoğan

Turkey condemns Charlie Hebdo over cartoon of President Erdoğan

Vice President Oktay and Communications Director Altun have slammed Charlie Hebdo magazine over a recent cartoon about President Erdoğan. Vice Minister of Culture Çam has also responded on Twitter with French swearwords.

28 October 2020

ECtHR: Freedom of expression of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu is violated

ECtHR: Freedom of expression of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu is violated

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has unanimously concluded that the damages paid by main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan have violated his freedom of expression.

27 October 2020

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

The President has recently traded barbs with Macron and Wilders.

27 October 2020

Economic relations between Turkey and France amid Erdoğan’s call for boycott

Economic relations between Turkey and France amid Erdoğan’s call for boycott

President Erdoğan said, “I hereby call on my nation; just like France says, ‘Don't buy products with Turkish brands,’ I call on my people to not buy French products.” But what are the current economic and commercial relations between the two countries?

27 October 2020

Citizen says, ‘We cannot bring bread home,’ Erdoğan answers, ‘Drink some tea’

Citizen says, ‘We cannot bring bread home,’ Erdoğan answers, ‘Drink some tea’

Opposition parties have slammed President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan for saying, “It sounds like an exaggeration to me; here, drink some tea” after a shopkeeper told him, “We cannot bring bread home.”

26 October 2020

Erdoğan to US: Whatever your sanctions are, don’t be late to impose them

Erdoğan to US: Whatever your sanctions are, don’t be late to impose them

Addressing Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom, President Erdoğan has said, “There is a so-called parliamentarian in the Netherlands; you shall know your place. Fascism is not in our book, it is in your book.”

26 October 2020

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

The President has made remarks about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Libya ceasefire while Putin has called him a "flexible reliable partner."

23 October 2020

Public backlash against AKP’s ‘Who are you?’ video

Public backlash against AKP’s ‘Who are you?’ video

In a video prepared by the ruling AKP’s Youth Organization, citizens are asked, “Who are you?” While the video starts with Musʽab ibn ʽUmair, a companion of Prophet Muhammad, it ends with President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

21 October 2020

‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan

‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that fifth and ninth-grade students will start going back to school for face-to-face classes as of November 2, while others will continue with online lessons as part of pandemic measures.

21 October 2020

RSF: Turkey should repeal 'lèse-majesté' legislation

RSF: Turkey should repeal 'lèse-majesté' legislation

More than 100 media employees have stood trial for "insulting the president" since Erdoğan's election in 2014, according to the RSF.

20 October 2020

Erdoğan says his party is yet to establish 'intellectual power' over country

Erdoğan says his party is yet to establish 'intellectual power' over country

"We need to make a total education and training reform," the President has remarked.

19 October 2020

Erdoğan: If you are discriminated against, it is my duty to make them pay for it

PRESIDENT AND AKP CHAIR IN ŞIRNAK

Erdoğan: If you are discriminated against, it is my duty to make them pay for it

Speaking in Kurdish-majority Şırnak province, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We have been offering services for the past 18 years without making any discrimination on the basis of political preferences, ethnicities, languages or religions.”

19 October 2020

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey responds to Erdoğan's remarks about Prof. Korur-Fincancı

Human Rights Foundation of Turkey responds to Erdoğan's remarks about Prof. Korur-Fincancı

The President called Prof. Korur-Fincancı "a terrorist" after she was elected the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair.

16 October 2020

Erdoğan rejects snap election calls: 'We are not a tribal state'

Erdoğan rejects snap election calls: 'We are not a tribal state'

Main opposition CHP's chair called for a snap election last week.

16 October 2020

Turkish Medical Association Chair responds to Erdoğan's 'terrorism' accusation

Turkish Medical Association Chair responds to Erdoğan's 'terrorism' accusation

The President's words "are not on our agenda," Prof. Korur-Fincancı has said: "We are losing our colleagues. We have lost seven health workers in a week."

15 October 2020

Erdoğan calls Turkish Medical Association Chair 'a terrorist', hints at new law

Erdoğan calls Turkish Medical Association Chair 'a terrorist', hints at new law

Speaking at his party’s parliamentary group, the President has said the “crooked structure” of professional organizations became unsustainable.

14 October 2020

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

President Erdoğan and Northern Cyprus PM Tatar announced the opening of the "ghost town" at a ceremony in Ankara.

President Erdoğan: Macron's statement is a blatant provocation

President Erdoğan: Macron's statement is a blatant provocation

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has responded to the remarks of President of France Emmanuel Macron, who has recently said, “Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today.”

‘It is every honorable state’s duty to support Azerbaijan,’ says Erdoğan

CLASHES WITH ARMENIA

‘It is every honorable state’s duty to support Azerbaijan,’ says Erdoğan

Addressing the public following the Presidential cabinet meeting, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that Turkey is poised to start face-to-face education in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 12th grades amid COVID-19 outbreak.

‘Why wait for gender equality? Let’s take action today’

UN 75TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT BOZKIR

‘Why wait for gender equality? Let’s take action today’

Speaking at the UN meeting on the 25th anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women, President of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkır has called on all related parties to not waste any more time to reach full gender equality.

Erdoğan: Turkey to support Azerbaijan by all means

Erdoğan: Turkey to support Azerbaijan by all means

The President has made remarks on the clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Eastern Mediterranean crisis and possible changes in the structure of the Constitutional Court.

European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’

EU LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS

European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’

The European Union (EU) leaders’ summit, initially planned for September 24 and 25, starts today in Brussels. The leaders will discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

In his video message to the UN Summit on Biodiversity, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Although we have an almost negligible historical responsibility, we are at the forefront in the fight against climate change.”

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks

Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks

Ahead of the EU leaders summit in early October, President Erdoğan, Germany’s Chancellor Merkel and President of the European Council Michel met in a video conference. It has been emphasized that Turkey and Greece are ready to start talks.

23 September 2020

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

‘UN system can neither prevent nor end conflicts,’ says Erdoğan

President Erdoğan has sent a video message to the meeting that marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN): “The transformation of İstanbul into a UN Centre will also support global peace and stability efforts.”

22 September 2020