Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Erdoğan: Hagia Sophia converted to a mosque not from a church but from a museum

Erdoğan: Hagia Sophia converted to a mosque not from a church but from a museum

“It was us that turned, even if by a wrong decision, Hagia Sophia into a museum and it is us yet again that is now converting it back to a mosque,” President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said in his address to the public following a cabinet meeting.

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to pay damages to Erdoğan over his remarks on ‘Isle of Man’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to pay damages to Erdoğan over his remarks on ‘Isle of Man’

Put on trial again over his remarks on Isle of Man, also known as an offshore tax haven, main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been sentenced to pay 197 thousand lira to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and his relatives in damages.

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.

İstanbul Mayor backs Hagia Sophia conversion: 'For me, it's been a mosque since 1453'

İstanbul Mayor backs Hagia Sophia conversion: 'For me, it's been a mosque since 1453'

What needed to be questioned was not whether the decision was good or bad, but Erdoğan's remarks a year ago against the conversion of the monument, İmamoğlu has said.

‘Erdoğan’s perspective on women is symbolic’

‘Erdoğan’s perspective on women is symbolic’

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a hospital, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan invited women MPs to the stage, laughingly saying, “Let’s take our female MPs, albeit symbolically.” His remarks have caused an outrage, especially on social media.

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

President Erdoğan said they would submit a bill to control social media.

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

After the President's remarks on entirely banning social media, opposition leaders expressed their frustration about missing their favorite Netflix series.

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

The President has lashed out at messages insulting his-son-in-law and his newborn grandchild.

Erdoğan urges ‘the nation to come out against any type of perversion forbidden by god’

Erdoğan urges ‘the nation to come out against any type of perversion forbidden by god’

“The ones supporting marginal movements against our belief and culture are partners in the same perversion,” Erdoğan said and added: “I invite all members of my nation to come out against the ones displaying any type of perversion forbidden by our god.”

AKP's social media woes continue as Erdoğan's YouTube live stream with the youth backfires

AKP's social media woes continue as Erdoğan's YouTube live stream with the youth backfires

After having thousands of "troll" accounts suspended by Twitter and being forced to cancel the "ethics" campaign following sexual harassment tweets, a new social media move by Erdoğan's party has ignited a "No vote" campaign against him.

29 June 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Why is Turkey working to set up an 'autonomous agency' against Armenian Genocide recognition?

Why is Turkey working to set up an 'autonomous agency' against Armenian Genocide recognition?

We have spoken with MP Garo Paylan and Prof. Taner Akçam about the government's reported preparations to set up an "autonomous agency" to work against the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

29 June 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Erdoğan's communications director slams Bolton's book, praises Trump

Erdoğan's communications director slams Bolton's book, praises Trump

Criticizing the former US National Security Advisor's book for being "one-sided," Altun has said Trump and Erdoğan put great effort into repairing the relationship between Turkey and the US.

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

The Minister of Interior met with the protesters demanding to enjoy veterans' rights.

Erdoğan: We aim to make İstanbul the center of Islamic finance and economics

Erdoğan: We aim to make İstanbul the center of Islamic finance and economics

Speaking at the 12th International Conference on Islamic Economics and Finance, President Erdoğan has said, “We aim to make İstanbul, located at the intersection of continents and cultures, the center of Islamic finance and economics as well.”

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

"We will stand with our Libyan brothers, not the putschists, not the imperialists," President Erdoğan said after a call for European countries for "withdrawal of foreign forces."

Turkey Further Eases Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Normalization

Turkey Further Eases Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Normalization

President Erdoğan has announced that people aged 65 and over will now be allowed to go out between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. every day, with restrictions for those under 18 completely lifted on condition that they are accompanied by their parents.

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that “Turkey and the US are approaching a new era in their ties over the handling of the situation in Libya.”

Erdoğan Cancels Weekend Curfew Declared by Ministry

Erdoğan Cancels Weekend Curfew Declared by Ministry

After the increasing number of new cases, the Ministry of Interior had declared a curfew for 15 larger cities.

Survey: If İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Becomes Joint Candidate, Erdoğan Loses Elections

Survey: If İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Becomes Joint Candidate, Erdoğan Loses Elections

Speaking to bianet about the results of a recent survey, Özkiraz, the Chair of Avrasya Research Center, says, “People are not content with presidential system as they could not find what they were promised. They also prefer a non-partisan president.”

1 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

While weekend curfews and curfews for the youth and the elderly will continue, many businesses will reopen and intercity travels will be resumed, the President has stated.

Detained for 'Insulting Erdoğan', CHP’s Dila Koyurga Sentenced to House Arrest

Detained for 'Insulting Erdoğan', CHP’s Dila Koyurga Sentenced to House Arrest

Taken into custody for allegedly insulting the then PM Erdoğan with her social media messages, main opposition CHP member Dila Koyurga has been sentenced to house arrest. Koyurga was 17 years old when she posted the related messages.

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Facing a criminal complaint by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan along with four other CHP members, Dila Koyurga has been taken into custody over social media posts from 7 years ago, when she was 17 years old.

Erdoğan: Turkey Nears End of Coronavirus Outbreak

Erdoğan: Turkey Nears End of Coronavirus Outbreak

According to the Health Ministry figures, the country records nearly 1,000 new cases a day.

Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast

Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast

Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting yesterday, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that a four-day country-wide curfew will be imposed on Ramadan Feast and the gradual easing of restrictions will continue after that.

Erdoğan Announces Four-Day Curfew

Erdoğan Announces Four-Day Curfew

The weekend curfew will be extended to May 19, the President has announced.

Turkey is Determined to Reach Full Membership to the EU, Says President Erdoğan

Turkey is Determined to Reach Full Membership to the EU, Says President Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan shared a message on May 9 Europe Day. “We should seize the opportunity these difficult days offer us in a good way, in order to revitalize the relations between Turkey and the EU,” said Erdoğan.

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had filed a criminal complaint for Zarakolu over an article.

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

Erdoğan Hints at 'Changes' in Bar Associations After LGBTI+ Row with Religion Authority

The President has said the bar associations "attacked Islam," which indicates that a new regulation regarding the election processes in occupational organizations.

May Day Message from Erdoğan: We will Keep on Protecting Our Workers’ Rights

May Day Message from Erdoğan: We will Keep on Protecting Our Workers’ Rights

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has released a message to mark the May Day: “In our struggle against Covid-19, we have attached great importance to measures and supports that will protect our employees in all fields.”

Children’s Day Celebrated at Balconies in Turkey Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

Children’s Day Celebrated at Balconies in Turkey Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

To celebrate April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day and mark the centenary of the Parliament’s foundation, people took to their windows and balconies at 9 p.m. yesterday and sang the national anthem across the country.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Top 90 Thousand, Erdoğan Declares Four-Day Curfew

The weekend curfew for 31 cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, has been extended as the country's death toll from Covid-19 has reached 2,140.

President Erdoğan: Curfew to be Imposed This Weekend as Well

President Erdoğan: Curfew to be Imposed This Weekend as Well

Following his cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan has said that some media outlets “started a war” against their own country with their news and columnists: “Our country will hopefully get rid of not only coronavirus, but also these media and politics viruses.”