Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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‘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

Investigation against İstanbul Bar over picture of death fasting lawyer

Investigation against İstanbul Bar over picture of death fasting lawyer

An investigation has been launched against the İstanbul Bar Association due to the picture of Ebru Timtik hung on its building after the lawyer died on a death fast. The bar was previously targeted by Erdoğan and Ministers Soylu and Gül over this picture.

21 September 2020

Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP

Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan

Defense Minister Akar gave an interview to the UK's Channel 4 News, Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for exploration activities near Cyprus.

18 September 2020

Erdoğan says Turkey to tighten Covid measures, he is open to meetings with Greece, Egypt

Erdoğan says Turkey to tighten Covid measures, he is open to meetings with Greece, Egypt

Following the Friday prayer, the President has made remarks on the increase in coronavirus cases and the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

18 September 2020

Erdoğan and Merkel discuss Eastern Mediterranean

Erdoğan and Merkel discuss Eastern Mediterranean

President Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany Merkel have discussed the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean in a video conference. Head of National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and Defense Minister were also present in meeting.

17 September 2020

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu, a former Foreign Minister and Prime Minister from the ruling AKP, has called on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan to “get on TV together and discuss whatever issue he wants to discuss.”

14 September 2020

36 thousand people investigated for ‘insulting the president’ in a year

36 thousand people investigated for ‘insulting the president’ in a year

According to the justice statistics of the Justice Ministry, 12 thousand 298 people stood trial and 3 thousand 831 people were penalized in 2019 on the grounds that they insulted President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

14 September 2020

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

"We must be tough with the Turkish government and not with the Turkish people, who deserve more than the Erdoğan government," Macron has reportedly said ahead of a meeting on the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

10 September 2020

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP CHAIR

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

Addressing the reporters before CHP’s closed-door Party Assembly meeting, party chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala are arrested because President Erdoğan wants it.

9 September 2020

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus measures amid recent surge

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus measures amid recent surge

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that pre-school and first grade primary school students will attend school based on their families' choice.

8 September 2020

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

After his meeting with France's Macron and Iraqi leaders, Barzani arrived in Ankara.

4 September 2020

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

LAWYER EBRU TİMTİK'S DEATH

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

The President has joined the ministers of interior and justice in targeting the İstanbul Bar Association over the poster of lawyer Ebru Timtik, who lost her life on a death fast.

1 September 2020

‘If you want to confront us, go ahead,’ says Erdoğan amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

‘If you want to confront us, go ahead,’ says Erdoğan amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has commented on the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: “If we say that we will do it, we do it and pay its price. If there are those who want to confront us at the risk of paying a price, go ahead.”

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

The President on Saturday hosted Hamas' political bureau chief Haniyeh for the third time in the past year.

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Joe Biden's remarks in January about "defeating Erdoğan not by a coup but by supporting the opposition" recently went viral in Turkey.