Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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President and AKP Chair Erdoğan: Artists Don’t Flatter People of That Kind

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan: Artists Don’t Flatter People of That Kind

Attending the fast-breaking meal at Taksim Square in İstanbul, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the artists who supported İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor candidate İmamoğlu: “Artists speak with their art, they do not flatter people of that kind.”

From Erdoğan to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Do You Hide Behind Your Immunity?

From Erdoğan to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Do You Hide Behind Your Immunity?

Addressing main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “his life is based on lies and smears” and added: “Do you hide behind your immunity? Then, request the abolition of your immunity.”

Erdoğan on Attack Against CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: CHP Harassed Citizens in Çubuk

Erdoğan on Attack Against CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: CHP Harassed Citizens in Çubuk

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has stated that they did not legitimize the attack against main opposition CHP Chair in Çubuk, Ankara, but condemned it and added: “My citizens in Çubuk are already hurt and you will harass them there…”

Erdoğan on Foreign Media: 'They Make Our Economy Look Like Collapsed'

Erdoğan on Foreign Media: 'They Make Our Economy Look Like Collapsed'

President Erdoğan has commented on the local elections the economic situation, saying that the seven elections in five years "imposed a heavy burden on the economy."

Erdoğan: If Elected Mayors Have No Municipal Councils to Lean on, They Cannot Get Budget

Erdoğan: If Elected Mayors Have No Municipal Councils to Lean on, They Cannot Get Budget

Making a statement on local elections, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We have the majority in municipal councils in İstanbul and Ankara. If the elected mayor does not have a municipal council to lean on, he or she cannot get budget.”

PM of Australia: Erdoğan’s Remarks Highly Offensive, All Options on the Table

PM of Australia: Erdoğan’s Remarks Highly Offensive, All Options on the Table

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison has responded to the remarks of President Erdoğan, who said, “Your grandparents came, some of them returned in coffins. We will send you back like your grandparents if you come with the same intentions.”

From Erdoğan to Hakkari: We Expect You Say ‘Enough’ to Those Whistling Call to Prayer

From Erdoğan to Hakkari: We Expect You Say ‘Enough’ to Those Whistling Call to Prayer

Speaking in an election rally in Hakkari, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has stated that there were CHP and HDP behind the women, whom he accused of whistling during the call to prayer in the 17th Feminist Night March in Taksim on March 8.

Erdoğan Said ‘They Whistled Call to Prayer’, Marches of Call to Prayer Held in Taksim

Erdoğan Said ‘They Whistled Call to Prayer’, Marches of Call to Prayer Held in Taksim

After President Erdoğan claimed that “women whistled the call to prayer on March 8”, Grey Wolves gathered in Tepebaşı while another group attempted to march to HDP İstanbul Office, shouting, “May the hands reaching out for call to prayer be broken.”

From Women to Erdoğan: Don’t Distort It, Our Revolt is Against Police Barricade

From Women to Erdoğan: Don’t Distort It, Our Revolt is Against Police Barricade

Women have responded to President Erdoğan, who claimed that women attending the 17th Feminist Night March “whistled to the call to prayer”: “Don’t distort it: Our revolt is against police barricades, against the ones who want to prevent women’s march.”

Erdoğan: This Country Became Green With Us

Erdoğan: This Country Became Green With Us

The President has said, "They raised hell through the lie that we cut trees. If this country is becoming green, it happened with us."

Trump: I Spoke With Erdoğan, Economic Relations Will Be Advanced

Trump: I Spoke With Erdoğan, Economic Relations Will Be Advanced

Trump talked with Erdoğan on the phone after saying “We will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds” in a tweet. Statements from both sides after the talk show that tensions have dropped.

15 January 2019

‘There are Some Making an Effort to Turn Forests into Concrete,' Says Erdoğan

‘There are Some Making an Effort to Turn Forests into Concrete,' Says Erdoğan

AKP Chair and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has spoken at a symposium on local administrations: “That capitalism… It doesn’t care what happens to nature.”

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

President Erdoğan has not met with US National Security Adviser John Bolton, who previously stated that “the US would not withdraw its troops from Syria without protecting the Kurds.” Erdoğan has said, "The counterpart of Bolton is İbrahim Kalın."

From Özel to Erdoğan: We Said Before 'Separation of Powers Will Disappear'

From Özel to Erdoğan: We Said Before 'Separation of Powers Will Disappear'

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özel has responded to Erdoğan, who said “We have to give them the necessary lesson at the judiciary." Özel has said, “When this regime change was happening, we said that separation of powers will disappear.”

25 December 2018

From Erdoğan to CHP: We Have to Give Them Necessary Lesson at Judiciary

From Erdoğan to CHP: We Have to Give Them Necessary Lesson at Judiciary

AKP Chair and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has addressed the main opposition party CHP in following words: “We have to give them the necessary lesson at the judiciary; in fact, we will do it. First, compensation; then, sentence...”

25 December 2018

Erdoğan Said, ‘They Will Pay Price’; Investigation Launched Against Akpınar, Gezen

Erdoğan Said, ‘They Will Pay Price’; Investigation Launched Against Akpınar, Gezen

In the wake of Erdoğan's statement addressing Akpınar and Gezen without referring to them by their names, “You mentioned hanging the president on the rope? Now, you go and pay the price for it”, an investigation has been launched against the actors.

24 December 2018

Journalism Organizations Comment on Erdoğan’s Threat to TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

Journalism Organizations Comment on Erdoğan’s Threat to TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

Representatives from journalism organizations have commented on the threatening statements of President Erdoğan, who addressed TV anchor Fatih Portakal by saying, “If you don’t know your place, this nation will hit you in the back of your head.”

18 December 2018 Hikmet Adal,Tansu Pişkin,Pınar Tarcan

Erdoğan to TV Anchor Portakal: This Nation Will Hit You in the Back of Your Neck

Erdoğan to TV Anchor Portakal: This Nation Will Hit You in the Back of Your Neck

Erdoğan has threatened Fatih Portakal, whom he accuses of calling people to streets, saying “If you do not know your place, this nation will hit you in the back of your neck”. He has also repeated the claims that Gezi protesters entered a mosque with beer bottles.

17 December 2018

From CHP to Erdoğan: Street is a Right, Street is Liberty

From CHP to Erdoğan: Street is a Right, Street is Liberty

Responding to the statements of President Erdoğan, who accused CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu of inciting the public to take to the streets and said, “You cannot find a chance to escape”, CHP Group Deputy Chairperson has stated, “Dictators are afraid of the street.”

17 December 2018

Erdoğan: Operation into East of Euphrates to Begin in Few Days

Erdoğan: Operation into East of Euphrates to Begin in Few Days

Speaking at the Defense Industry Summit, President Erdoğan has said, “Our operation to save east of Euphrates from separatist terrorist organization will begin in a few days.”

12 December 2018

Erdoğan: No One Can Lecture Us on Human Rights Anymore

Erdoğan: No One Can Lecture Us on Human Rights Anymore

President Erdoğan has made a statement on the occasion of of Human Rights Day and claimed that the West is hypocritical when it comes to human rights and freedoms. He has also added, “The US and Europe have their make up of civilization running.”

10 December 2018

Erdoğan: Assume That We are Equal, Let Men and Ladies Run 100 Meters at the Same Time

Erdoğan: Assume That We are Equal, Let Men and Ladies Run 100 Meters at the Same Time

President Erdoğan has spoken at the 3rd International Women and Justice Summit: “Some say that were are equal. Assume that we are equal, then, let men and ladies run 100 meters at the same time. It cannot be justice.”

23 November 2018

Stating ‘It is Not Binding for Us’, Erdoğan Appealed to ECtHR 3 Times Before

Stating ‘It is Not Binding for Us’, Erdoğan Appealed to ECtHR 3 Times Before

President Erdoğan, who has said that the judgement of the ECtHR regarding arrested politician Demirtaş is not binding for Turkey, appealed to the court three times before, demanding that the obstacles preventing him from engaging in politics be removed.

21 November 2018

ECtHR: Turkey Obliged to Abide by Judgement; Erdoğan: It is No Concern of Ours

ECtHR: Turkey Obliged to Abide by Judgement; Erdoğan: It is No Concern of Ours

Speaking about the ECtHR’s judgement on Demirtaş, President Erdoğan has said, “Judgements of ECtHR are no concern of ours.” The court has ruled that if Turkey does not abide by its judgement, it will breach the Convention.

20 November 2018

From Erdoğan to Bahçeli: In That Case, We Say ‘Everyone Goes Their Own Way’

From Erdoğan to Bahçeli: In That Case, We Say ‘Everyone Goes Their Own Way’

President Erdoğan has stated that they should not let that a shadow is cast on the Alliance for the Public and defended his previous statements regarding the the bill of amnesty and national oath, over which the AKP and MHP have had disagreements.

23 October 2018

Signing Discharge of 6,817 Academics, Erdoğan Complains About University Education

Signing Discharge of 6,817 Academics, Erdoğan Complains About University Education

President Erdoğan has spoken at the academic year opening of Dokuz Eylül University and said, “How come are the universities in Turkey not among the best 500 universities of the world? It means that we have lost something, there is a problem somewhere.”

19 October 2018

Erdoğan Accuses Can Dündar at Press Conference in Germany

Erdoğan Accuses Can Dündar at Press Conference in Germany

President Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel have answered the questions of journalists at their joint press conference. Police officers have forced Adil Yiğit, who wears a shirt “Freedom to journalists” written on it, out of the hall.

28 September 2018

Erdoğan Slams Central Bank: There You Have Your Independence

Erdoğan Slams Central Bank: There You Have Your Independence

In his speech on economic crisis, President Erdoğan has referred to the increasing exchange rates as “an economic assassination.” Addressing the Central Bank, he has also said, “There you have your independence. We will now see its consequence.”

14 September 2018

Wealth Fund to Be Operated Under Presidency

Wealth Fund to Be Operated Under Presidency

President Erdoğan has become the Chairperson of the Turkey Wealth Fund as per two Presidential Decrees issued today. Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak has also been appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the fund.

12 September 2018

Erdoğan: Attack on Our Economy is No Different from Attack on Call to Prayer, Flag

Erdoğan: Attack on Our Economy is No Different from Attack on Call to Prayer, Flag

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has shared a message in celebration of the Sacrifice Feast. Erdoğan has said, “An attack on our economy is no different than a direct attack on our call to prayer and our flag.”

Erdoğan: There are Economic Terror Figures on Social Media

Erdoğan: There are Economic Terror Figures on Social Media

Calling out to US President Donald Trump by saying, “You can be a President all you want,” President Erdoğan has stated that the movements in the foreign exchange do not have an economic basis. Erdoğan has also added, “There are several economic terror figures on social media.”

Erdoğan: Do Not Resort to Buying Foreign Currency, I Would Implement Plans B-C

Erdoğan: Do Not Resort to Buying Foreign Currency, I Would Implement Plans B-C

Addressing the industrialists, President Erdoğan has said, “Do not rush to the banks to buy foreign currency. Otherwise, I would have to implement the plans B and C.”