Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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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.”

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

The Presidency released a statement shortly after Soylu's resignation, saying he will continue to serve.

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) have filed a criminal complaint against FOX TV anchor Fatih Portakal at the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Turkey Restricts Entrance, Exit to 31 Cities, Mandates Face Masks over Covid-19

Turkey Restricts Entrance, Exit to 31 Cities, Mandates Face Masks over Covid-19

Wearing face masks in crowded areas has been mandated and a curfew has been imposed on people under the age of 20, President Erdoğan has announced.

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Eight politicians and intellectuals, namely Ahmet Türk, Celal Doğan, Kezban Hatemi, Nesrin Nas, Oya Baydar, Rıza Türmen, Tarhan Erdem and Zülfü Livaneli, have called on the Parliament and political parties to take action to eliminate inequality.

Erdoğan: We Launch a National Solidarity Campaign

COVID-19

Erdoğan: We Launch a National Solidarity Campaign

Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan has announced that they have launched a “National Solidarity Campaign” to support the ones in need amid COVID-19 pandemic and he has donated his seven monthly salaries.

Amid Calls for Curfew, Erdoğan Advises 'Voluntary Quarantine'

Amid Calls for Curfew, Erdoğan Advises 'Voluntary Quarantine'

The President's statement came after Turkey recorded the highest increase in coronavirus cases and the Health Minister advised the government that "time spent on the streets should be restricted."

Erdoğan Warns Against Protectionism at Virtual G20 Summit on Covid-19

Erdoğan Warns Against Protectionism at Virtual G20 Summit on Covid-19

"No country has the luxury of implementing protectionist, unilateral policies amid the pandemic," the president has said.

Erdoğan: Nothing will be the Same, We Enter New Era with Advantages

Erdoğan: Nothing will be the Same, We Enter New Era with Advantages

In a statement on coronavirus measures, President Erdoğan has said, “World is headed towards an era where nothing will be the same in the aftermath of this pandemic. We are entering this new era with great advantages and a strong infrastructure.”

Erdoğan Briefed by Ministers via Videoconference

Erdoğan Briefed by Ministers via Videoconference

The President sat apart from his aides to socially distance at the meeting where he was briefed by ministers on the efforts against the pandemic.

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

DR. MURAT KUBİLAY

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

Economist Kubilay has spoken to bianet about the economic measures announced by President Erdoğan: “It was the public institutions that should have shouldered the responsibility. Companies were taken into consideration, not citizens.”

19 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

Addressing the public following the “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has announced a series of economic measures which he has called “economic stability shield against coronavirus.”

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

Addressing the reporters ahead of “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has underlined that the process needs to be managed well: “If we can manage it well for one or two weeks, we will have a good picture.”

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has indicated that the first coronavirus case in Turkey was detected in a person who has come to the country from Europe.

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

In response to President Erdoğan’s remarks that “the US seems to be softening its stance on the S-400s”, Assistant to the US Secretary of Defense Hoffman has said, “Turkey is not going to receive a Patriot battery unless it returns the S-400.”