Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Erdoğan Answers Question on Arrested Journalists: These are Imaginary Figures

Erdoğan Answers Question on Arrested Journalists: These are Imaginary Figures

Currently in New York to attend the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan has given an interview to FOX News. Answering a question on arrested journalists in Turkey, he said, “The figures you give are very imaginary figures”.

26 September 2019

From PM of Israel Netanyahu to Erdoğan: He Shouldn’t Preach to Israel

From PM of Israel Netanyahu to Erdoğan: He Shouldn’t Preach to Israel

Responding to President Erdoğan’s statements, Prime Minister of Israel Netanyahu has said, “He who doesn't stop lying about Israel, slaughters the Kurds and denies the terrible slaughter of the Armenian people shouldn't preach to Israel”.

25 September 2019

Erdoğan Speaks at UN General Assembly: None of us is Safe

Erdoğan Speaks at UN General Assembly: None of us is Safe

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, “If each one of us is not safe, then none of us is safe”. He also argued that the scope of the planned safe zone in Syria should be extended.

25 September 2019

Erdoğan Speaks at UN Climate Summit, Children Complain About 5 Countries, Including Turkey

Erdoğan Speaks at UN Climate Summit, Children Complain About 5 Countries, Including Turkey

While President Erdoğan has underlined that the use of plastic bags has decreased by three quarters in Turkey, 16 children including Greta Thunberg have filed a complaint against five countries, one of which is Turkey.

24 September 2019

Weber: We Cannot Accept Blackmail

Weber: We Cannot Accept Blackmail

European People’s Party (EPP) Group Chair Manfred Weber from Germany has underlined that the refugee agreement between Turkey and the EU should remain in effect and told President Erdoğan, “We cannot accept blackmail”.

23 September 2019

Turkey to Initiate Own Plan If No Results Come from Safe Zone Deal with US, Says Erdoğan

Turkey to Initiate Own Plan If No Results Come from Safe Zone Deal with US, Says Erdoğan

Up to three million Syrian refugees can be settled in a "safe zone" in northern Syria, the President has suggested.

18 September 2019

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

Members of European Parliament from various parties and political groups have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan: “We urge you to end repression against members of the HDP and CHP and accept the results of local elections”.

13 September 2019

İstanbul Mayor Responds to Erdoğan’s Invitation: Of Course, I will Attend it

İstanbul Mayor Responds to Erdoğan’s Invitation: Of Course, I will Attend it

Distributing stationery to students of a secondary school in İstanbul, Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu has responded to President Erdoğan’s invitation to 30 metropolitan mayors: “I will, of course, go to Ankara”.

10 September 2019

What does Erdoğan Mean by Alternative Finance?

What does Erdoğan Mean by Alternative Finance?

What is “Alternative Finance” that President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said to be swiftly expanding in the world? Speaking to bianet, economist Ali Rıza Güngen has commented on Erdoğan’s statement.

9 September 2019 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan: We will Take Bold Steps in Alternative Finance

Erdoğan: We will Take Bold Steps in Alternative Finance

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that “alternative financial transactions are becoming more widespread in the world” and added, “We will take bold and determined steps in terms of alternative finance in the forthcoming period.”

9 September 2019

Survey: Erdoğan's Approval Drops 10 Percent from Last Year

Survey: Erdoğan's Approval Drops 10 Percent from Last Year

While the President's approval rate has fallen to 44 percent, the proportion of those who do not approve him have risen from 38 to 48 percent.

4 September 2019

Judicial Years Opens at Presidential Complex Amid Protests by Bar Associations

Judicial Years Opens at Presidential Complex Amid Protests by Bar Associations

Forty-three bar associations did not attend the ceremony that took place at the Presidential Complex, Erdoğan accused them of "being provocative."

2 September 2019

Erdoğan: We Desire a More Pluralistic Turkey with a Freer Press

Erdoğan: We Desire a More Pluralistic Turkey with a Freer Press

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan: “We do not only want a Turkey with a strong economy, defense, trade, infrastructure and diplomacy. We also want a country with a stronger democracy. We desire a more pluralistic Turkey with a freer press.”

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Answering the questions of journalists on his way back from Russia, Erdoğan has addressed a series of issues including the feminicide of Emine Bulut, the appointment of trustees to three metropolitan municipalities and Syria’s Idlib.

Erdoğan: The Step in East of Euphrates Taken with the US

Erdoğan: The Step in East of Euphrates Taken with the US

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that Turkey and the US have agreed to establish a joint operation center in Syria.

Erdoğan: We will Enter East of Euphrates

Erdoğan: We will Enter East of Euphrates

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated, “We entered Afrin, Jarablus and Al-Bab and now we are going to enter east of the Euphrates. We shared it with the US and Russia.”

Kılıçdaroğlu: A President Doesn’t Step on the Soil of His Country With Shoe Covers

Kılıçdaroğlu: A President Doesn’t Step on the Soil of His Country With Shoe Covers

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has commented on President Erdoğan’s pictures, showing him wearing shoe covers in a field: “To top it all, he had his photo taken with shoe covers. May Allah protect people from hubris.”

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

In a declaration released after the National Security Council (MGK) meeting, the works on establishing a “peace corridor” on Turkey-Syria border have been emphasized while no mention has been made of a “safe zone”.

Erdoğan: Interest Rate Cut of Central Bank Not Enough

Erdoğan: Interest Rate Cut of Central Bank Not Enough

Speaking about the purchase of S-400s from Russia, President Erdoğan has stated, “I hope that the US will act with common sense.” Addressing the interest rate cut of Central Bank, he has said that “it needs to continue gradually till the end of the year.”

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

When asked about if he is resentful towards former allies Abdullah Gül, Ali Babacan and Ahmet Davutoğlu, the President replied, "For God's sake, how can you even ask this question?"

Erdoğan: It Will Be Called Seizure If U.S. Doesn’t Deliver F-35s to Turkey

Erdoğan: It Will Be Called Seizure If U.S. Doesn’t Deliver F-35s to Turkey

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that if the U.S. does not deliver the F-35 fighter jets to Turkey although the country has made the necessary payments, it will be called “seizure.”

President Erdoğan: We Heard No Such Thing as Sanctions from Trump

IN THE WAKE OF G20 SUMMIT IN JAPAN

President Erdoğan: We Heard No Such Thing as Sanctions from Trump

Making a statement in the wake of G20 Summit in Japan, President Erdoğan has stated that U.S. President Trump supports Turkey both for S-400s and F-35s and added, “We have heard no such thing as sanctions up until now.”

Mukogawa Women’s University of Japan Awards Honorary Doctorate to Erdoğan

Mukogawa Women’s University of Japan Awards Honorary Doctorate to Erdoğan

Speaking at the honorary doctorate award ceremony of Mukogawa Women’s University, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We will continue protecting the oppressed and suffered regardless of their ethnic identities, beliefs, skin colors.”

Assaulted Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ to be Imprisoned for Insulting Erdoğan

Assaulted Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ to be Imprisoned for Insulting Erdoğan

Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ, who was assaulted in front of his house on May 10, will be imprisoned today to serve his 11-month prison term for allegedly insulting the then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in 2010.

Southern Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant Against Turkey’s Drill Ship Fatih

Southern Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant Against Turkey’s Drill Ship Fatih

The administration of Southern Cyprus has issued an arrest warrant against the ones working in Fatih Drill Ship sent to Mediterranean by Turkey and officials of the companies working in cooperation with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation.

Erdoğan: I Think There is a Misunderstanding

YSK RULING ON ELECTION COUNCIL CHAIRS IN İSTANBUL

Erdoğan: I Think There is a Misunderstanding

President Erdoğan has commented on Supreme Election Council’s ruling that the investigated district election council chairs and directors shall be on duty in İstanbul repeat elections: “I think there is a misunderstanding. We appealed to the YSK as a precaution.”

NASA Worker Released from Prison: Only Thing I Want is to Go Back to the US

NASA Worker Released from Prison: Only Thing I Want is to Go Back to the US

NASA worker Serkan Gölge has spoken to Reuters after being released from prison in Turkey: “Unfortunately, I cannot leave the country and go back to the United States. At least, I can say that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

President Erdoğan Announces Judicial Reform Strategy

President Erdoğan Announces Judicial Reform Strategy

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has introduced the Judicial Reform Strategy in a statement for the press. The strategy consist of two basic perspectives, nine aims, 63 objectives and 256 activities.

‘What Do You Mean by “Island in Mourning", You Have Ruined it’

FROM NTV ANCHOR HAKSEVER TO ERDOĞAN

‘What Do You Mean by “Island in Mourning", You Have Ruined it’

Visiting the Island of Yassıada, Erdoğan said, “I don’t call it Yassıada, but ‘Yaslı Ada’,” meaning an island in mourning. Not realizing that his microphone was on, Anchor Haksever responded, “What do you mean by island in mourning? You have ruined it.”

Erdoğan - TÜSİAD Debate and Media

OMBUDSPERSON FARUK BİLDİRİCİ COMMENTS

Erdoğan - TÜSİAD Debate and Media

Media ombudsperson Bildirici has penned an article entitled “How has the debate between the President and TÜSİAD been faded out?” and drawn attention to the shortcomings in the news of not only pro-government media but also of the opposition media.

From Erdoğan to Business Association TÜSİAD: I Know How to Call You to Account

From Erdoğan to Business Association TÜSİAD: I Know How to Call You to Account

President Erdoğan has addressed the Turkish Business and Industry Association (TÜSİAD) as follows: “I also know how was your situation 17 years ago. I know your current situation as well. If necessary, I will also reveal them.”

Ekrem İmamoğlu Visits Göknur Damat Who Was Stabbed for Supporting Him

Ekrem İmamoğlu Visits Göknur Damat Who Was Stabbed for Supporting Him

After Göknur Damat, whom President Erdoğan calls “my foster daughter”, announced that she donated 20 Turkish Liras to Ekrem İmamoğlu’s election campaign, she was stabbed by a man on the street. İmamoğlu has paid a visit to Damat today.